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Best in Show: Meet the Breeds and Breeders of Westminster (PHOTOS)

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Every year thousands of breeders, show dogs, and dog-loving spectators flock to the Westminster Dog Show in New York City. This year, The Daily Beast attended AKC's Meet The Breeds, a pre-competition event, where we met the faces behind the furry champions (and aspiring champions).


Here, Susan Fagan poses with Cooper, her West Highland White Terrier.

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Patti Clark and Harper, her Greyhound.

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Ashley Hammock, with Raven, her Hamiltonstovare.

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Gus Faga and Ellie, a West Highland Terrier.

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Sheryl Gaines and Mona, her Spanish Water Dog.

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Julie Gritten and China, her Cesky Terrier.

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Ron Andrichik and Marcia Smith with Ms. Scarlett O'Aire, an Airedale Terrier.

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Jan Parola and Cherokee, her Leonberger.

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Vicki All and Paisley, her Lowchen.

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Patricia Zupan and Nate, her Australian Terrier.

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Kristen Riddley and Thomas Schmidt with Flashy and Sindy, their Chinese Cresteds.

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Barbara McFee and Bella Rose, her Chow Chow.

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Tyler Tannhauser and Meshu, her Italian Bergamasco.

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Karen Ucci and Orchid, her Australian Terrier.

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Zacharay Azerad and Lily, his Xoloitzcuintli.

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Emily Pike and Harley, her Irish Water Spaniel.

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Madia Connor and Mellie, her Skye Terrier.

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Dennis Loy and Ishy, his Cesky Terrier.

 

Additional reporting by Sara Sayed.

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