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Westminster: Parade of Purebreds

Sky, a Wire Fox Terrier, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club 138th Annual Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York. Here's a look at the tail-wagging competition.

Andy Jacobsohn

Published Feb. 12 2014 5:45AM EST

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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-25_y9unto — It ain't a ruff life for Sky, a Wire Fox Terrier, who won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club 138th Annual Dog Show Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Sky beat out breeds of all types, from a Miniature Pinscher to a Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Here's a look at the tail-wagging competition.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-01_asboqs — A Boykin Spaniel is pet before the start of the show.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-02_wqrwfd — A Neapolitan Mastiff sits on its change during benching before the start of show.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-03_kihhpo — The Dandie Dinmont Terrier (left) stands with others in the terrier group before being judged.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-04_v7dnhx — A group of selectees prepare to be judged before finding out which dog will be name Best in Group in the non-sporting group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-05_nz89ri — A Standard Poodle (left) prepares to be judged during the non-sporting group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-06_frurk7 — A Welsh Springer Spaniel is groomed during benching.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-07_c9xcjy — A Pekingese is prepared for a photograph after placing fourth in the toy group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-08_luzpcf — A Scottish Terrier sits with its owner during benching.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-09_iohydy — A Komondor is pet during benching.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-10_y1wokv — A Bloodhound's handler is congratulated after winning the hound group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-11_kk48vv — A Xoloitzcuintli scratches himself during judging of the non-sporting group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-12_se75sw — A Miniature Pinscher is held by its handler before winning the toy group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-13_tucxoa — A Standard Poodle stands with its handler during judging in the non-sporting group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-14_v7byxr — A Portuguese Water Dog stands for a photograph after winning the working group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-15_kkkobn — A handler prepares to enter the ring.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-16_roy0pa — A Yorkshire Terrier is carried to stand during judging for the toy group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-18_turjy8 — An Affenpinscher is feed before entering the ring for judging.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-19_wcmz6p — An Italian Greyhound is carried out of the ring after judging in the toy group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-20_hisyzp — Participants watch judging from a laptop in the benching area.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-21_z0acqk — A Basset Hound is placed on a podium by its handler to be photographed after placing third in the hound group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-22_lwaz02 — A Komondor standing during judging for the working group.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-23_ynwdv5 — A Cardigan Welsh Corgi stands ready to enter the ring for best in show judging.
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galleries/2014/02/12/westminster-parade-of-purebreds-photos/westminster-gal-24_igsozz — A Miniature Pinscher stands ready to enter the ring for best in show judging.
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