In Photos: 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

People salute the national anthem on day one of the competition
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Chinese cresteds and their handlers gather in a judging ring
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Henry the pomeranian is groomed in the benching area
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The Chinese cresteds await their turn on day one
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Handlers and their Belgian malinois
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