Westminster dog show

Participants in the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, start arriving in New York. The dog show runs Feb. 14-15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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Sat., Feb. 12, 2011

Chopper, a Cane Corso is shown during a news conference to introduce the new dog breeds ahead of the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 in New York. The dog show runs Feb. 14-15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Kaffi, an Icelandic Sheepdog, enjoys a belly rub during a news conference to introduce the new dog breeds ahead of the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 in New York. The dog show runs Feb. 14-15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Caleb, a Bulldog is shown during a news conference ahead of the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 in New York. The dog show runs Feb. 14-15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Kaffi, an Icelandic Sheepdog, is shown during a news conference to introduce the new dog breeds, ahead of the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, in New York. The dog show runs Feb. 14-15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Boykin Spaniels Jesse, left, and Jake, are shown during a news conference to introduce the new dog breeds ahead of the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, in New York. The dog show runs Feb. 14-15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Rufus, a Redbone Coonhound, is shonw during a news conference to introduce the new dog breeds ahead of the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 in New York. The dog show runs Feb. 14-15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Standard Poodles Mikimoto, left, and Gem, are shown during a news conference ahead of the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 in New York. The dog show runs Feb. 14-15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Gigi, a Leonberger, is shown during a news conference to introduce the new dog breeds ahead of the 135th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011 in New York. The dog show runs Feb. 14-15 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
A Dalmatian named Mia heads to Madison Square Garden the day before the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011.

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A chow chow named Cody is groomed before the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011.

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A miniature pinscher named Paxton stands outside the Hotel Pennsylvania the day before the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011.

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A Pembroke Welsh corgi named Panda looks to Marilyn Cellucci, of Philadelphia, Pa., for a treat in the lobby of the Pennsylvania Hotel the day before the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011.

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Pink, a Yorkshire Terrier from New York, poses for a photograph in her owner's booth at the Doggy S'paw in the Hotel Pennsylvania, Saturday Feb. 12, 2011 in New York. The Doggy S'paw was set up at the hotel to accommodate dogs and their people who are guests of the hotel in town for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show which takes place Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 at New York's Madison Square Garden.

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Harley, an Old English Sheepdog from Midland, Michigan, is brushed by her owner Shari Skory after checking into their room at the Hotel Pennsylvania Saturday Feb. 12, 2011 in New York. Harley is scheduled to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show which takes place Feb. 14-15 at New York's Madison Square Garden.

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Nicole, a Basset Hound from Chehalis, Washington, poses for a photograph as she waits with her owner, Sarah Broom, unseen, in the lobby of the Hotel Pennsylvania Saturday Feb. 12, 2011 in New York. Broom and Nicole are in scheduled to take part in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show which takes place Feb. 14-15 at New York's Madison Square Garden..

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A sign indicating where owners should takes dogs to go, is seen as dogs make use of the spot at the Hotel Pennsylvania Saturday Feb. 12, 2011 in New York. The room was set up at the hotel for dogs staying in town for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show which takes place Feb. 14-15 at New York's Madison Square Garden.

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