Scenes from the 150th Westminster Dog Show : The Picture Show : NPR

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Scenes from the 150th Westminster Dog Show : The Picture Show : NPR

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Penny, a Doberman pinscher, who is a large black dog with brown spots on her paws, chest and nose, sits on a purple rug next to a large purple and yellow ribbon, two large silver bowls and a yellow box that says "the best in show."

Penny, a Doberman pinscher, poses for photos after winning Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Tuesday.

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This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Hundreds of dogs competed for the top prize at Madison Square Garden on Monday and Tuesday. Penny, the Doberman pinscher, was named best in show Tuesday night. A Chesapeake Bay retriever named Cota was the runner-up.

Penny, a Doberman Pinscher, participates in Best in Show judging at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York.

Here is a selection of images showing the dogs preparing behind the scenes and being judged on the national stage.

Cota, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, which is a large curly brown dog, stands on two legs and bites a large blue ribbon from his owner after winning the sporting group.

Cota, a Chesapeake Bay retriever, receives a ribbon after winning the Sporting Group.

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Christian Stoinev balances his chihuahua, Scooby, with one hand during the dog show.

Christian Stoinev performs with his chihuahua, Scooby, standing on his back at the dog show.

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A German Shorthaired Pointer, which is a large dog with white and brown spots, runs on the green carpet next to its owner, who wears a pink skirt and black sneakers, in the sports group.

A German Shorthaired Pointer participates in the sports group.

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Participating in the terrier group is Faith, a Sealyham terrier, who is a small white dog with a long beard that covers her eyes.

Faith, a Sealyham terrier, participates in the terrier group.

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At least five Bichon Frises, which are small, puffy white dogs, are on tables being groomed by people behind the scenes.

Bichon Frises are groomed Monday at the Westminster Kennel Club’s 150th dog show.

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A large blond dog has its paw in its master's hand while she cuts its fur.

A dog gets his paws trimmed in a grooming area at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

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Two French bulldogs are held in the arms of their owners. They are each on their backs and their noses are touching. One is white and the other black and brown.

French bulldogs are held by their owners in the judging ring.

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Three handlers stand with their borzois, which are tall, slender dogs with long white fur and large black spots, in the demonstration ring.

The trainers stand with their borzois in the demonstration ring.

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A close-up of a Boston Terrier's face as a judge holds its head in his hands.

A Boston Terrier is examined in the judging area.

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A medium-sized gray dog wears an ankle-length pink fluffy sweater on the benches.

A dog wears a sweater on the benches.

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A bulldog waits in the judging area, sitting on a small green fan, looking at his owner who is wearing red pants and sparkly shoes.

A bulldog waits in the judging area.

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An old English sheepdog sits next to a portrait of an old English sheepdog on a pink fabric in the pew area.

An old English sheepdog sits on the benches.

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Fig, a Portuguese Podengo, which is a small white and brown shaggy dog, kisses a woman with blond hair while the dog stands at a table.

Fig, a Portuguese Podengo, kisses a groomer at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

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