Did you know that the Westminster dog show is the second oldest continuously held sporting event in America? (The first one is the Kentucky Derby)
Here are some photos of the 141st event where trainers and dog owners got to show off with their beauties.

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A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is waiting to compete.

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Marie, a Standard poodle, is ready to show her wild look on the green carpet.

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Several seemingly-heavenly Maltese dogs are waiting in line to enter the judging field.

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A beautiful Yorkshire Terrier is feeling exhausted after such a long day.

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A Berggamasco Sheepdog is running on the green carpet.

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For the past couple of years, the event has attarcted many negative opinions from animal rights groups including Peta. They say that the grooming practices, as well as keeping the dogs on display for a long time are cruel.

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At the Westminster dog show, every detail matters.

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A Toy Poodle is getting a few final touches to its iconic hairstyle.

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An Afghan hound is waiting backstage for its turn on the green carpet.
Do you think that an experience like this could affect dogs in a negative way? Let us know in the comments!

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