133rd Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Stump, a Sussex spaniel, was named best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York Photograph: Rex Features

Stump stands on his back feet while being judged at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Stump was the first Sussex spaniel to win best in show. The breed originated in England Photograph: Rex Features

A komondorak takes the stage at the show Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP

10-year-old Stump became the oldest competitor to win the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club show Photograph: Rex Features

Toy group winner Lincoln, a Brussels griffon, takes a walk in the ring Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

A handler holds the head of a German shorthaired pointer Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters

A bullmastiff rests during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP

A maltese runs around the ring during the toy group portion of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP

English toy spaniels Skyler, left, and Fiona get pampered before competing Photograph: Mike Segar/Reuters

NBC’'s Ann Curry plays around with a neapolitan mastiff during a segment for the Today Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

West highland white terriers greet each other at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP

A handler and her poodle run in the ring on the first day of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

A child plays with a dog mask backstage Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

A puli named Field Of Dreams runs around the ring at the dog show. Field of Dreams won the herding group and will compete for best in show Photograph: Seth Wenig/AP

Deuce, an English springer spaniel, is primped before it heads out to the show Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

A group of bichon frisé dogs wait before competing on the first day of the show Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters

A miniature poodle stands in the judging ring with its handler Photograph: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty

Dolly, a miniature poodle, yawns while being groomed Photograph: Mary Altaffer/AP

Alex Davison and her long haired dachshund Harley play backstage Photograph: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty

Lyn Fherman attempts to give Yeager the bloodhound a bath in the basement of Hotel Pennsylvania Photograph: Chris McGrath/Getty

A beagle looks for an escape route backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP

An English bulldog gets a pedicure before the show Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP

A chow chow gets its game face on before taking the stage Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP

French bulldogs stare at treats while being judged Photograph: AFP

An English sheepdog gets groomed backstage Photograph: Timothy A Clary/Getty

A handler holds her dog as they wait for their moment in the spotlight Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP

A bichon frisé is ready for competition at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP

Sammy the standard long-haired dachshund relaxes with a warm bath at Hotel Pennsylvania Photograph: Chris McGrath/Getty

A dog and its handler take a coffee break backstage Photograph: Timothy A Clary/Getty

A bloodhound drools while waiting for its turn at the show Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP