Photos: 2014 Westminster Kennel Club dog show

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Photos: 2014 Westminster Kennel Club dog show

The 138th Westminster Kennel Club dog show is America's most prominent pooch pageant. Here are images from the show:

Nathan, a bloodhound, competes with other dogs in the Hound group during the 138th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. Nathan won the group.

Coco, a cardigan welsh corgi, competes with other dogs in the Herding group during the 138th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. Coco won the group.

Classie, a miniature pinscher, competes with other dogs in the Toy group during the 138th Westminster Kennel Club dog show Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. Classie, won the toy group.

An All American (mixed breed) dog 'Alfie' attends the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show press conference at Madison Square Garden on January 15, 2014 in New York City.

Chinooks watch their owners during a media event ahead of the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 6, 2014 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Three new breeds, the Chinook, the Portugese Podengo Pequeno and the Rat Terrier, (C), are eligible to compete for the first time in the show, to be held February 10-11 at Madison Square Garden. This is also the first year for the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster, to be held this Saturday at Pier 94 in New York, ahead of the big event - the annual Westminster Dog Show.

Hailey, a Boston Terrier Beagle, kisses her owner Karen Profenna ahead of the 138th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 6, 2014 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Mixed Breed category brings non-purebred dogs to the event for the first time since the earliest days of the show. This is the first year for the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster, which will be held this Saturday at Pier 94 in New York, ahead of the big event - the annual Westminster Dog Show.

A woman interviews a dog during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

A Briard named "Cagney" waits with hairclips in during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York.

An Irish Setter named "Adrian" stands at attention during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York.

A Brussels Griffon competes in the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Whippets compete in the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

A keeshond competes in the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York.

A Standard Poodle takes a nap during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Banana Joe, an Affenpinscher, and last year's winner of Best in Show, competes in the Westminster Dog Show on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Flessner's International S'cess, a bloodhound, wins best of the Hounds division, during the Westminster Dog Show on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York.

A fan watches the Westminster Dog Show on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York.

Kuriann Of First Avenue, an Irish wolfhound, competes during the Westminster Dog Show on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York.

An Old English sheepdog competes with other dogs in the Herding group during the 138th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. Coco, a cardigan welsh corgi, won the group.

Armani, a Mexican hairless dog, waits to compete in the Westminster Dog Show on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York.

Dill Pickle, a Briard, is brushed while being cooled by a fan ringside before a competition during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

In this photograph made with a long exposure, an Australian Shepherd stands in the competition ring during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

A Briard dog and it's handler present during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

An Australian Shepherd eyes a treat before presenting during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

A Beagle is held before being placed on a judging table during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Dewey, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, rests after competing in the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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Nathan, a bloodhound, competes with other dogs in the Hound group during the 138th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in New York. Nathan won the group.

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