For The Dogs

Stump, a Sussex spaniel, poses for pictures after winning Best in Show during the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009.

Photo Op

Scott Sommer and Stump, a Sussex spaniel, pose for pictures after Stump won Best in Show at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009.

Prize Poodle

Sharbelle, Reason to Believ,e is groomed by it's handlers after winning the Toy Poodle competition during the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Working It

Mickey, a St. Bernard, competes in the working group at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009.

Waiting Game

Taka Boom, a Italian greyhound from Rhode Island, looks out his cage while backstage at the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Cresteds Compete

A couple of Chinese Cresteds compete in the ring during the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Hound Of Applause

Handler Clifford W. Steele and his Scottish deerhound, Ch Gayleward's Tiger Woods, run in the ring during the Hound Group, which he won, during the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.

All Ears

Essie, a 4-year-old Ibizan Hound, waits backstage for competition during the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The nation's recession has taken a bite out of America's No. 1 dog show. The green-carpet event did not fill its usual allotment of 2,500 dogs in a single day, as usual. There were 2,486 (at $75 per entry) when judging began Monday morning.

Lap Dog

Harley, a Long Haired Daschund, takes a rest on owner Alex Davison's lap backstage at Madison Square Garden during the Westminster Dog Show in New York, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. In all, 170 breeds will be judged in seven different groups before the best of show winner is selected Tuesday night.

Open Wide

Dolly, a miniature poodle from Silver Lake, Or., yawns as she is groomed backstage during the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Easy Rider

Handler John Gurdack takes Sneaky Pete, a Beagle, for a ride on his power chair, backstage during the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.

Return To The Ring

The 2008 Best in Show, a beagle named Uno, helps to kick off the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. Last year, the Garden was packed with more than 15,000 roaring fans when the precocious beagle won, but for his victory tour, the Garden was only two-thirds full.

Moonie's Gums

A handler shows off a bloodhound named Moonie's gums in New York, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. The 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be at Madison Square Garden for two days, starting on Monday, Feb. 9.

Ready For His Closeup

A French Mastiff named Brando poses for pictures during a press conference in New York, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009. Brando will be competing for the first time at the 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which will be at Madison Square Garden for two days, starting on Monday, Feb. 9.

Feeling The Love

Walter, a Boston Terrier, give his owner Jeanne Stewart a kiss backstage during the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009.