Dogs and handlers compete in the Toy Group during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 9, 2004. The 128th Westminster show brought out 2,624 entries among 162 breeds and varieties of man's best friend.
Champion Ale Kai Mikomoto on Fifth, a standard poodle, is walked by his handler while winning the Non-Sporting Group during the Westminster dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 9, 2004.
Coco, a 5-year-old Norfolk Terrier from England, looks up at her handler after competing at the Westminster dog show at Madison Square Garden, Feb. 9, 2004. Coco, who has already won 54 best in show titles, won best in breed.
Smooth coat Chihuahuas Yoyo Sweet Sensation, of Tampa, Fla., and Mt. View Chocolate Sweetheart, of Binghamton, N.Y., wait for their turn to compete during the Westminster dog show at Madison Square Garden, Feb. 9, 2004, in New York.
Kathleen Hackett, of Brooklyn, N.Y., holds her 7-month-old son, Finn Antonson, while they watch Carmel, a 2-year-old Norfolk terrier, get a bath backstage at the Westminster dog show, Feb. 9, 2004.
Champion Nauset I Believe I Can Fly, a long coat Chihuahua, is held by handler J. Fredrickson, left, and judge Dawn Vick Hansen while competing in the Toy Group during the Westminster dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 9, 2004.
Champion Yakee Leaving Me Breathless At Franshaw, a Pekingese, in front, is walked by handler Hiram Stewart as he wins the Toy Group during the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 9, 2004.
Champion Aimhi Avalon Renaissance, a smooth fox terrier, plays inside the box showing his breed while vying with handler Dan Buckwald for the Terrier Group during the Westminster dog show, Feb. 9, 2004.
Erin O'Malley, right, of Crestwood, Ky., waits with Zermott Von Adelweiss, a Burmese mountain dog, as others pass between events during the Westminster dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 9, 2004.
Michelle Ostermiller runs with Champion Darbydale's All Rise Pouchcove, a Newfoundland, as he wins the Working Group during the Westminster dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 9, 2004.
Josh, a 4-year-old Newfoundland, is photographed by spectators while he is presented by his handler, Michelle Ostermiller, during competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, Feb. 9, 2004. The dog won best in breed.
Tony Soprano, a 1-year-old Maltese, and Scandalicious Thrill, a 2-year-old Maltese, are groomed in preparation for the Westminster dog show at Madison Square Garden, Feb. 9, 2004, in New York.
Jim Shea, from Cape Cod, Mass., sits in his mastiff's cage at the Westminster dog show at Madison Square Garden, Feb. 9, 2004.
Champion Miracles Sheila E, a 5-year-old bulldog, waits for her turn to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden, Feb. 9, 2004.
Spike, a 5-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, and his owner Lloyd Hester, of Atlanta, Ga., wait to check in at the Pennsylvania hotel, Feb. 8, 2004, in New York. Spike was in town to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Shuvee, a 5-year-old Borzoi from Island Park, N.J,. rests in its decorated bench area while waiting to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in New York. More than 2,600 entries representing 162 breeds and varieties compete in the Westminster Dog Show.
Corded black fur flies as Ch Cordmaker Just a Gigolo, a Pulik, jumps for handler Linda Pitts, left, while waiting for the Herding Group during the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004.
Coco, a Norfolk Terrier, stands on his hind legs after winning the Terrier Group with handler Beth Sweigart during the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York Monday, Feb. 9, 2004.
Ch Soyara's Chantilly Lace, a Borzois, waits to compete in the Hounds Group during the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004.
Best In Show
Josh, a Newfoundland, licks handler Michelle Ostermiller after winning Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 10, 2004. Judge Burton Yamada, left, and owners Peggy and David Helming are in background.