Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2018

AJ, a beagle, is groomed in the benching area at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, February 12, 2018.

Handler Addison Lancaster has her miniature American shepherd Pyro judged during the first day of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, February 12, 2018.

Henry, a Pomeranian, is groomed in the benching area at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, February 12, 2018.

Leo, an Afghan hound, is groomed in the benching area on the first day of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, February 12, 2018.

Hendrix, a bloodhound, waits to enter the competition ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, February 12, 2018. More than 2,880 dogs from all 50 states are taking part in this year’s competition.

Tuco, a Basenji breed, is held by its handler at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York, February 12, 2018.

Jambo, a briard breed, is groomed in the benching area at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York, February 12, 2018.

An Afghan hound competes at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers in New York City on February 12, 2018. More than 2,880 dogs from all 50 states are taking part in this year’s competition.

A basset hound waits in the benching area at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on February 12, 2018.

A chow chow waits at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on February 12, 2018. More than 2,880 dogs from all 50 states are taking part in this year’s competition.

A French bulldog competes at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 12, 2018 in New York City. 

A cavalier King Charles spaniel is groomed in the benching area at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on February 12, 2018.

Beagles lineup in the judging area during Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on February 12, 2018.  More than 2,880 dogs from all 50 states are taking part in the 142nd annual competition.

A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, February 10, 2018.

Divin, an Afghan hound, yawns while sitting backstage in the grooming area at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 12, 2018 in New York City. 

Winston, a Norfolk terrier, is groomed backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on February 12, 2018 in New York City. 

Rembrandt, an Old English sheepdog, is groomed in the benching area on the first day of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York, February 12, 2018.

A Chinese crested dog competes at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers in New York City on February 12, 2018 in New York City. 

Dalmatians compete at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers in New York City on February 12, 2018.

Handlers wait to enter the competition ring during Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York, February 12, 2018.