Best photos from Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Beating out more than 3,000 dogs from 200 breeds and varieties, a bloodhound named Trumpet claimed the most prestigious award at the 146th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Here are some of the best pictures from the dog show.

Best photos from Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Trumpet, a magnificently be-wrinkled and be-jowled bloodhound from Illinois, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Credit: Reuters Photo

He gave a tough fight to a crowd of competitors that included a fluffy Samoyed, a silky Maltese and an all-business German shepherd. Credit: AFP Photo

Posing before a massive silver cup and a slew of ribbons in the traditional champion’s post-victory glamour shoot, Trumpet had little to say. He is the first bloodhound to win Westminster. Credit: AP Photo

Second place was awarded to a winsome French bulldog named Winston. Credit: Twitter/@elimeixler

The largest cheers of the evening were reserved for Striker, a charismatic and blindingly white Samoyed who was one of the seven group winners. Credit: Twitter/@elimeixler

A Skye Terrier was the cynosure of all eyes in the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show competition. Credit: AFP Photo

A Komondor in the ring during the Working Group judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. Credit: AFP Photo

A Dandie Dinmont Terrier was one of the cutest participants in the competition. Credit: Reuters Photo

Liem, a Standard Poodle dog walked away with the Best of Opposite award during the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. Credit: Reuters Photo

A Standard Poodle dog competes during the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. Credit: Reuters Photo

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