Purebreds compete at Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York

Feb. 14: Malachy, a Pekingese, sits in the trophy after being named best in show at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. (AP)

Feb. 11: Jenna, a 4-year-old Great Dane from Japan takes advantage of the facilities at the Spot Suite at the Affinia Manhattan hotel in New York. (AP)

Feb. 13: Phil, a Bichons Frises, waits for competition at the136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. (AP)

Feb. 13: Sophie, a Standard Poodle, is groomed before her showing at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. (AP)

Feb. 13: A whippet is examined during the judging of the hound group. (AP)

Feb. 13: A Dalmatian named Ian, with his handler Michael Scott, competes in the non-sporting group, which he won. (AP)

Feb. 13: A shetland sheepdog named Mystic Ava Gardner is examined during the judging of the herding group. (AP)

Feb. 13: Hounds line up to enter the arena at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. (AP)

Feb. 14: A golden retriever named Chloe, from Green Bay, Wis., awaits her breed competition. (AP)

Feb. 14: Bob Zeiss of new City, N.Y. pets Maxwell Smart, a great pyrenees from LeRoy, N.Y.  (AP)

Feb. 14: Dozier, from Columbus, Ga., a 4-year-old dogue de Bordeaux, also known as a French mastiff, rests in the benching area. (AP)

Feb. 14: Winnie, a Siberian husky, second from left, competes at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. (AP)

Feb. 14: Veni Vidi Vici, a Doberman pinscher, competes in the working group, which she later won, during the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. (AP)

Feb. 14: Perrisblu Kennislain's Chelsey, a Kerry Blue terrier, competes in the Terrier Group. (AP)

Feb. 14: Cinders, a wirehaired dachshund, competes for best in show. (AP)