This year marks the 149th show for the annual event in which thousands of dogs compete in categories including show, and other competitions including agility, obedience and dock diving.
The show kicked off Saturday and ends today, Feb. 11.
Jim Jim, a Bulldog, wears a head decoration during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, U.S., February 10, 2025.
Behind the the Kentucky Derby, the show is the second-oldest continuously held sporting event in the U.S.
Below are some outstanding photos from the four-day event:
Aslan, a Pomeranian, competes in the Toy Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S., February 10, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show photos
Graham, an Old English Sheepdog, competes in the Herding Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S., February 10, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Zadia, an Afghan Hound, competes in the Hound Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S., February 10, 2025.
An Irish wolfhound waits to compete in the Hound Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S., February 10, 2025.
Comet, a Shih Tzu, competes to win the Toy Group during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, U.S., February 10, 2025.
A visitor rides an escalator during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, U.S., February 10, 2025.
A Bichon Frise is seen being groomed during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Javits Center in New York City on February 10, 2025.
A Maltese gets ready during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on February 10, 2025.
Shelby, a Poodle, competes during the the Masters Agility Championship ahead of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on February 8, 2025
A handler walks her Poodle at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on February 8, 2025 in New York City.
Participants groom their Silky Terrier during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Javits Center in New York City on February 10, 2025.
How to watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be broadcast live by Fox on the FS1 and FS2 channels.
It will also air online on FOXSports.com and on the Fox Sports App.
Breed coverage, masters obedience and demonstration ring coverage will be available to watch on demand on westminsterkennelclub.org, the Westminster Kennel Club said.
A Standard Poodle is being groomed during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Javits Center in New York City on February 10, 2025.
A Bichon Frise is being groomed during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Javits Center in New York City on February 10, 2025.
A Golden Retriever waits for a treat ahead of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, U.S., February 8, 2025.
Severus, a standard Poodle, gets "an interview" ahead of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, U.S., February 8, 2025.
Keeshond breeds get ready during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, U.S., February 10, 2025.
Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
