The 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place in New York City over the past several days, hosting about 4,000 dogs of more than 200 different breeds and varieties. This year’s Best in Show was awarded to Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen. Below are images from this year’s competition, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Photos From the 2023 Westminster Dog Show
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![A dalmatian leaps over a barrier in a stadium.]()
Read moreKepper, a dalmatian, competes in the Masters Agility Championship during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in New York City, on May 6, 2023. #
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![A dog herds seven ducks.]()
Read moreA dog herds ducks during Canine Celebration Day at Arthur Ashe Stadium, on May 6, 2023, in New York City. #
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![A jumping dog in midair]()
Read moreA dog leaps during the Dock Diving event on May 6, 2023. #
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![A dog weaves through upright poles in an agility course.]()
Read moreA dog runs through an agility course on Canine Celebration Day, on May 6, 2023. #
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![A large dog plays with its handler, who is kneeling on the ground.]()
Read moreSebastian, a Great Pyrenees, plays with its handler as they compete in the Working group during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on May 9, 2023. #
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![A close view of a dog with very fluffy ears.]()
Read moreA cavalier King Charles spaniel, seen during the judging of Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds and Junior Showmanship, on May 8, 2023. #
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![A person uses a hairdryer to blow on the fur of a poodle's leg.]()
Read moreA standard poodle is attended to in the benching area on May 8, 2023. #
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![A small dog looks toward the photographer while it is being groomed.]()
Read moreA dog is prepared for the show on May 8, 2023. #
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![A person uses scissors to trim the long hair of a dog.]()
Read moreKelly Fitch trims Pansy, an Afghan hound, while getting ready for its presentation on May 8, 2023. #
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![A dog looks toward the camera while it is being brushed.]()
Read moreA dog is brushed, ahead of its appearance on May 8, 2023. #
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![A dog runs, making the wind blow its long hair back from its face.]()
Read morePaige, a bearded collie, competes in the Herding group on May 8, 2023. #
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![A person holds the head of a small, very fluffy dog.]()
Read moreRummie, a Pekingese, and winner of the Toy group, wins the 2023 Reserve Best in Show on May 9, 2023. #
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![Two dogs stand on tables, covered in small blankets.]()
Read moreBorder collies wait in the benching area during the judging of Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds and Junior Showmanship on May 8, 2023. #
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![A small dog sits on a blanket and cushion.]()
Read moreA Biewer terrier sits in the benching area on May 8, 2023. #
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![Two people look on as a dog standing on a table vocalizes.]()
Read moreOnlookers smile as a dog vocalizes before the show, at Arthur Ashe Stadium, on May 9, 2023. #
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![A dog lies on the ground next to its handler.]()
Read moreA dog rests for a moment during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on May 9, 2023. #
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![A wide view of stadium seating, with a number of people sitting in the stands with their dogs.]()
Read morePeople with their dogs watch the Sporting group at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on May 9, 2023. #
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![A small dog runs beside its handler.]()
Read moreA dog runs with its handler on May 8, 2023. #
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![Judges examine a large shaggy dog.]()
Read moreA komondor is judged in the Working group on May 9, 2023. #
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![A dog stands on a table as it is groomed.]()
Read moreA dog is prepared for the show on May 8, 2023. #
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![A large poodle lies on a comfortable cushion as it is groomed.]()
Read moreA poodle is groomed at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 8, 2023. #
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![A person holds a small dog that has many small wraps in its fur.]()
Read moreA person holds a small dog as it is readied for the show on May 8, 2023. #
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![A dog stands beside its handler.]()
Read moreA dog stands beside its handler at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 9, 2023. #
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![Photographers sit close to take pictures of a small dog and its handler on a short platform, beside a trophy.]()
Read moreHandler Janice Hayes poses with Buddy Holly, a petit basset griffon Vendéen, after being awarded Best in Show during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, on May 9, 2023. #
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![A small dog stands on a short platform beside a trophy.]()
Read moreBuddy Holly, the petit basset griffon Vendéen, winner of the Hound group and Best in Show, poses at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 9, 2023, in New York City. #
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