Westminster Dog Show

Purebred beauty contest

The Westminster Dog Show is an annual prestigious dog show held in New York City, one of the oldest and most famous kennel club events in the United States.

Dogs compete by breed and group for Best in Show, the top honor.

The event draws serious breeders and handlers: Her golden retriever won Best in Group at Westminster.

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