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The annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is underway, and over 3,000 dogs from around the world have gathered in New York City to participate in various competitions.
The coveted best in show award, snagged by Monty the giant schnauzer last February, will cap off the multi-day event at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. In the meantime, check out the action at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, where dogs vied to be champs in masters agility, flyball and more.
Amber McCune with Prove-It the border collie is seen in action during the masters agility competition on Saturday.
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A rival dog competes in the agility competition.
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People watch the agility competition.
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McCune, centre-right, masters agility champion Prove-It, Dr. Donald Sturz, right, chair of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and others during a photo op.
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In other races
Bulldogs stand in the judging area during breed judging on Tuesday.
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A Bergamasco sheepdog is in action in the judging area.
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A dog races during the flyball competition on Saturday.
(Angelina Katsanis/Reuters)
Backstage beauties
Pie, a Shih Tzu from Monclova, Ohio, gets groomed during the dog show.
(Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
A standard poodle named Dylan has his feet trimmed in a grooming area on Tuesday.
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A general view of attendees and dogs in the benching area.
(Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
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