'Top Dogs' at Westminster Dog Show

(Reuters)

A woman pulls a cart with an English Bulldog on it towards the judging area of the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. (Reuters)

Mac, an Australian Terrier from Sarasota, Fla., works out on a treadmill in a doggie spa at the Hotel Pennsylvania. The hotel is located across the street from Madison Square Garden, home of the Westminster Dog Show. (AP)

Dui, an Otterhound from Chicago, stands next to his owner Kallie Gonzalez in the benching area prior to the first night of Group judging. (Reuters)

An Afghan Hound names Speice prepares to compete. (AP)

Colton Johnson shows off Swagger, an Old English Sheep Dog with the hearding group. (AP)

Banana Joe, an Affenpinscher and winner of the toy group, is shown by Ernesto Lara. (AP)

A judge and handler feel the musculature of an English Bulldog. (Reuters)

Jewel, an American Foxhound, is shown with the hound group. (AP)

French Bulldog by the name of "Babs" takes a nap. (AP)

Handler Ernesto Lara poses for photographers with Banana Joe, an affenpinscher who won best in show during the 137th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. (AP)

Jasper, a two-year-old Shih Tzu, is groomed ahead of competition. (Reuters)

Phil Schafmayer prepares Rider, an Afghan Hound, before competing. (AP)

Gustavo Jimenez grooms 3-year-old Clumber Spaniel Seymor. (AP)

A groomer cuts hair around the paws of a Pomeranian in the staging area. (Reuters)

Teddy, a four-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, has his ears wrapped. (Reuters)

Runner, a beagle, has his paws washed in the benching area prior to the first night of Group judging. (Reuters)

Jamie Danelson sits in the staging area with her Briard, Cumano of the Coastline, while waiting to show. (Reuters)

Dogs and handlers wait backstage before the Hound Group judging during competition. (Reuters)