
Salukis and their owners compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Shih Tzu at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Boxers at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Saint Bernards at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Attendees react to the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A toy poodle gets ready for the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Pointers compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog watches the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Chihuahua at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Bedlington terriers get ready to compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A bloodhound at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Coton de Tulear at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Attendees at the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Shetland sheepdogs compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Maltese gets ready at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Handlers with their dogs at the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Cocker spaniels compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Attendees and a dog watch the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Dachshund dogs and their owners at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Pekingese dog cools off at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Handlers with their dogs at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

People interact with a Coton de Tulear at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

The agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Russell terrier at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

An Old English sheepdog gets ready to compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Dachshund and its owner compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Pomeranian at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Coton de Tulears at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Salukis and their owners compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A papillon dog at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A girl competes with her Chihuahua at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Dogs compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A papillon dog at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

People pack after the second day of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A bichon frise gets ready for the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Tibetan terrier is judged at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Dachshund at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Salukis and their owners compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Coton de Tulear at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Dogs at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Siberian huskies compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A dog competes in the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Dachshund at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Vanish, a border collie, with handler Emily Klarman, wins the Masters Agility Championship at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A komondor hugs a woman at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Papillon dogs at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Tibetan terrier at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Yorkshire terriers get ready to compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A Shih Tzu at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A girl with her dog at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Shih Tzus get ready to compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Pugs at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Poodles at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

An American Akita competes at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

A handler with her dog at the agility competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 8, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Pointers compete at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Pekingese dogs at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

People depart with their dogs at the end of the second day of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on Feb. 10, 2025. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Owner and handler Katie Bernardin poses with her giant schnauzer, Monty, Best in Show winner, during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Feb. 11, 2025. Andres Kudacki/Getty Images