Dog handlers embrace after the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 12, 2013 in New York City. A total of 2,721 dogs from 187 breeds and varieties competed in the event.

Banana Joe, an Affenpinscher, won Best of Show during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 12, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

German Wirehaired Pointer Gch Mt. View's Ripsortersilvercharm poses after winning the Sporting Group competition at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 12, 2013 in New York City.

Adam, a Smooth Fox Terrier, wins the Terrier Group during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 12, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Italian Spinoni, Diogi, is blown dry at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 12, 2013 in New York City.

'The 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show' at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Monday, February 11, 2013. Pictured: Standard Poodle.

Sasha, a Tibetian Mastiff, is groomed by Shea Skinner (R) and Jordan Rothell (L) at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 12, 2013 in New York.
 

Participants in the New York Pet Fashion Show line up backstage at Hotel Pennsylvania ahead of next week's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 08, 2013 in New York City.

Cole, a Komandorok, is groomed by Val McMellis before judging at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 12, 2013 in New York.

Handler Stacy Dohmeier carries Tucker, an A.S.C.O.B Cocker Spaniel, at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 12, 2013 in New York City.

'The 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show' at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Monday, February 11, 2013 -- Pictured: Irish Wolfhound