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.

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