The first Westminster show was held on 8 May 1877, making it the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the US behind only the Kentucky Derby, which was first held in 1875. The annual competition features hundreds of dogs from around the world
ulldogs compete in breed judging during the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Bichon frises gather in the judging ring during the daytime session in the breed judging across the hound, toy, non-sporting and herding groups
Alicia Jones plays with her Chinese crested, Jean Luc
Handlers and their beagles in the judging ring
