136th Annual Westminster Kennel club dog show

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136th Annual Westminster Kennel club dog show

The 136th Annual Westminster Kennel club dog show kicked off Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, with around 2,000 dogs competing for prizes.

Malachy, a Pekingese, sits in the trophy after being named best in show during the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York.

Owners David Fitzpatrick, center, and Iris Love, right, hold Malachy, a Pekingese, after Malachy was named best in show during the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York.

David Fitzpatrick combs Malachy, a Pekingese, during the competition for best in show at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Malachy went on to win best in show.

Dogs in the sporting group compete during the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York.

Chelsey, a Kerry blue terrier, jkumps after being named winner the terrier group during the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York.

A Kerry blue terrier named Chelsey is declared the winner of the terrier group at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.

Protocol's Veni Vidi Vici, a Doberman pinscher, who won its group, runs during the judging of the Working Group at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.

Shadagee Caught Red Handed, an Irish setter, competes in the sporting group finals, which she later won, during the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York.

Ania Gabrielle Kelly smiles with her dog Winfree's Do You Believe in Magic after winning Best Junior at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012.

Handler Cheri Koppenhaver, right, reacts after judge Patricia Laurans, left, declared Cinders, a wirehaired dachshund, the winner of the hound group at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012.

Owner and handler Anna Carlsson, of Sweden, kisses her Chinese Crested dog named Prefix.

A toy Manchester terrier named Cottage Lake's Bela Horizonte is positioned during the judging of the toy group.

Dogs of several breeds compete at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

A Pekingese named Malachy walks across the floor during the judging of the toy group.

Champy, a French bulldog, looks up to handler Heather Bremmer of Blandon, Pa. as they get ready to enter the ring.

A whippet is examined during the judging of the hound group.

Martha Stewart, bottom left, uses her phone to capture dogs competing at Westminster. Stewart's own Genghis Khan won the chow chow division of the competition.

Dottie, a maltese owned by Beverly Quilliam and Wayne Baker of West Chester, Pa., is groomed by Luke Ehricht of Toledo, Ohio.

A German shepard named Cappy awaits his big moment.

Manchester, a bulldog owned by Eduardo Hernendez of Mexico City, gets comforting treatment after winning an award of merit in breed.

A harrier named Downhome Hitech Innovator runs during the hound judging.

Ibizan Hounds are shown the ring at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in New York.

Keith Paladino of Lodi, N.J., second from left, works with a 15 inch Beagle as they line up in the ring for competition.

Phil, a Bichons Frises, waits for his moment in the spotlight.

Ibizan Hounds line up for competition.

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Malachy, a Pekingese, sits in the trophy after being named best in show during the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in New York.

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