The 12 best Westminster Dog Show 2025 photos of very good dogs from Day 1
Charles Curtis
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: Pug dogs rest during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX *** ORG XMIT: 776277380 ORIG FILE ID: 2198228926
It’s that time again, dog-loving friends: time to see all the adorable dogs compete for the Best in Show in New York City.
But first, it’s time to take a look at photos of dogs, because who doesn’t like that?
So here’s a sampling of some of the best dog photos we saw from Westminster during Day 1 of the best of breeds competitions:
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A Shih Tzu and his owner compete in the judging area in the judging area during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 10, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776277380 ORIG FILE ID: 2198261407
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A Poodle and its owner are pictured in the judging area during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 10, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776277380 ORIG FILE ID: 2198266436
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A Old English sheepdog and its owner are pictured in the judging area during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 10, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776277380 ORIG FILE ID: 2198277478
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An Entlebucher Mountain Dog and its owner are pictured in the judging area during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on February 10, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776277380 ORIG FILE ID: 2198277613
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: A handler grooms an Old English Sheepdog during a competition at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776277380 ORIG FILE ID: 2198241563
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: A Pug is groomed during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) ORG XMIT: 776253962 ORIG FILE ID: 2198835058
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: A Chow Chow is groomed backstage during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) ORG XMIT: 776253962 ORIG FILE ID: 2198835191
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: Dogs prepare backstage during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) ORG XMIT: 776253962 ORIG FILE ID: 2198835318
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: A Yorkshire Terrier prepares backstage during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) ORG XMIT: 776253962 ORIG FILE ID: 2198835319
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: Dogs prepare backstage during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) ORG XMIT: 776253962 ORIG FILE ID: 2198835512
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: A Rough Collie is groomed backstage during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) ORG XMIT: 776253962 ORIG FILE ID: 2198835655
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 10: A Pomeranian is groomed backstage during the Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) at 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club) ORG XMIT: 776253962 ORIG FILE ID: 2198838980
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