Westminster Dog Show

Flynn, a bichon frise and winner of Best In Show, poses at after winning the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, February 14, 2018. Flynn was crowned "best in show", wagging his tail to triumph over nearly 3,000 dogs entered in the...more

Flynn and handler Bill McFadden pose together after winning. The diminutive, fluffy white winner edged out six other finalists, including the No. 2 "reserve best in show," a giant schnauzer named Ty, at the end of the annual two-day event at Madison...more

Flynn runs during the judging. "Every time I looked at him, he went, 'Hey, lady.' A little waggly tail looking up at me, and he sold himself," judge Betty-Anne Stenmark said after announcing the winner. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Handler Bill McFadden and Flynn pose after winning. Recognized for its fluffy white coat and baby-doll face, with charcoal-colored eyes and nose, the bichon frise is known for its perky, good-natured disposition. The breed name is derived from the...more

Flynn, a bichon frise, is judged in the ring. �These dogs were bred to entertain people. They�re circus dogs, so they�re very smart. They have beguiling eyes that all they have to do is a slight raise of an eyebrow and they can make you laugh or...more

Ty, a giant schnauzer, winner of the Working Group and No. 2 "reserve best in show", runs in the judging ring during competition. The remaining five finalists selected over two days as top dogs in their respective canine categories were a borzoi, a...more

Winston, a Norfolk terrier and winner of the Terrier Group, runs in the judging ring during competition. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Lucy, a Borzoi walks with her handler after winning best in Hound group. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Bean, a Sussex Spaniel winner of the Sporting Group, is seen in the judging ring. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Esteban Farias hugs Biggie the pug after winning best in Toy Group. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Slick, a border collie, walks during judging of the herding group. Slick won the group. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

An Otterhound named Willie Nelson licks a guest backstage before judging. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Biggie, a pug, walks during judging for best in Toy Group. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

A Scottish Deerhound sleeps backstage prior to judging. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Henry, a Pomeranian, is groomed in the benching area on Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Handler Addison Lancaster has her miniature American shepherd Pyro judged during Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Hendrix, a bloodhound, waits to enter the competition ring. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

A woman reads a book in the benching area on Day One. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

Audience members watch dogs compete in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

Audience members watch dogs compete in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

Jambo, a Briard, is groomed in the benching area on Day One. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

AJ, a beagle, is groomed in the benching area on Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Tuco, a Basenji, is held by its handler during Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Rembrandt, an old English sheepdog, is groomed in the benching area on Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Dogs look for a place to go to the bathroom in a dog spa at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

JuJu, a French bulldog, arrives at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Dogs wait to cross the street outside the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Her Majesty Briee Bride Elizabeth, an imperial shih tzu, stands in the lobby after arriving at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Marbles, a Bedlington terrier, jogs at a dog spa at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Sapphire, a long-haired Chihuahua, has her portrait taken at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton