Trumpet, a bloodhound, kisses his handler Heather Helmer after winning Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, on Wednesday, June 22.
In photos: The 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Trumpet, a bloodhound, kisses his handler Heather Helmer after winning Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, on Wednesday, June 22.
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Updated 0441 GMT (1241 HKT) June 23, 2022

The 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show kicked off Saturday at Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York.

The annual dog show is the second-oldest continuous sporting event in the United States. The dogs first compete for Best in Breed, then move up to Best in Group, then compete for the grand prize of Best in Show.

This year's show featured 209 breeds and 3,500 dogs, according to the Westminster Kennel Club.

Handlers hold Boston terriers during breed judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, on Tuesday, June 21.
Handlers hold Boston terriers during breed judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York, on Tuesday, June 21.
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A Pekingese dog runs the ring Tuesday.
A Pekingese dog runs the ring Tuesday.
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A curly-coated retriever competes in the Sporting Group judging event.
A curly-coated retriever competes in the Sporting Group judging event.
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Skye Marvin and her cairn terrier in the benching area during the Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting Breed judging.
Skye Marvin and her cairn terrier in the benching area during the Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting Breed judging.
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Olivia Hodgkinson prepares her poodle during the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Olivia Hodgkinson prepares her poodle during the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
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Handlers walk Dalmatians around the ring.
Handlers walk Dalmatians around the ring.
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A handler attaches a hot dog to her arm as a snack for her dog.
A handler attaches a hot dog to her arm as a snack for her dog.
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Bulldogs wait to be judged.
Bulldogs wait to be judged.
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Natasha Cooper kisses her pug.
Natasha Cooper kisses her pug.
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Handlers pose Belgian sheepdogs during breed judging.
Handlers pose Belgian sheepdogs during breed judging.
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A judge examines a pumi on Monday, June 20.
A judge examines a pumi on Monday, June 20.
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A handler brushes his beagle's tail before competing during the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show Monday.
A handler brushes his beagle's tail before competing during the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show Monday.
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Handler Claudio Cruz embraces Ethan, a basset hound, after winning the "Best of Breed" competition.
Handler Claudio Cruz embraces Ethan, a basset hound, after winning the "Best of Breed" competition.
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Gyula, a 9-year-old puli, peeks through his handler Stacy Czekaj's legs as they wait to compete.
Gyula, a 9-year-old puli, peeks through his handler Stacy Czekaj's legs as they wait to compete.
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Bichon frises sit in the benching area during the agility competition on Saturday, June 19.
Bichon frises sit in the benching area during the agility competition on Saturday, June 19.
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A poodle competes in the agility championship.
A poodle competes in the agility championship.
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News media members with cameras take photos of dogs at a Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show preview event Thursday.
News media members with cameras take photos of dogs at a Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show preview event Thursday.
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