Westminster Dog Show Photos: Setting the Stage

This was purported to be the 12 months during which the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show made its triumphant return to Madison Square Garden. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic received in the approach — once more.

But whereas the setting and the timing stay atypical, a brand new best-in-show winner shall be topped on Wednesday, ending the run as reigning champion of Wasabi the Pekingese, who appears to be having fun with his retirement — even when he refuses to play fetch.

Originally scheduled for late January in New York City, the annual competitors was shifted to June due to a surge in coronavirus instances. And for a second straight 12 months, will probably be held at Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival mansion in Tarrytown, N.Y., quite than the Garden.

The canine, to date, don’t appear to thoughts.

Freddie, an Old English sheepdog, received his wiggles out by exhibiting some love for his handler, Mandy Maxwell.

A bunch of Afghan hounds basked in the out of doors setting, with Lyndhurst offering pure gentle to make their coats shine.

Storm didn’t appear as comfy as the Afghan hounds, however greyhounds do the worrying so different canine don’t must.

The dog-related equipment have been in full drive in Tarrytown. While an understated earring is usually a good contact, the good complement to dog-embroidered denims is clearly dog-covered clogs.

Family is household as Ferdinand and Venus Fly Trap, a pair of Ibizan hounds, took in the scene with Lucia, a Pharaoh hound. The three have been accompanied by their proprietor, Sarah Murphy.

This is a photograph of a canine. Specifically, it’s a picture of Buddy, a Briard, being groomed on Monday.

This canine necklace works with a glittery outfit, however wouldn’t it additionally work with dog-embroidered pants?

If there isn’t a catchy identify for a bunch of easy collies, there ought to be. Tito, Vava, Damnit and Cindy Lou deserve one.

It is tough to be extra regal than a bunch of borzois in formation.

And it’s laborious to be extra lovable than an American foxhound.

Looking nearly as good as Iris, nevertheless, will not be straightforward. It requires fairly a little bit of consideration, which Olivia Betancourt was completely satisfied to supply.