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Scenes from the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Scenes from the 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

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The 139th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was held at Madison Square Garden on February 16-17, 2015. The event featured 192 dog breeds and drew nearly 3,000 global competitors.

Miss P, a 15-inch beagle, handled by William Alexander, won “Best in Show” on Tuesday night.

Past winners and competitors at The Westminster Dog Show

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Past winners and competitors at The Westminster Dog Show

Past winners and competitors at The Westminster Dog Show

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Every year over 2,500 dogs compete in one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, The Westminster Dog Show. The show was first held in 1877 and is the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the U.S., second only to the Kentucky Derby.

This year’s contest runs February 16-17 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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The week ahead for February 10-16: New York Fashion Week; Westminster Kennel Club show; Valentine’s Day

The week ahead for February 10-16: New York Fashion Week; Westminster Kennel Club show; Valentine’s Day

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A look at what’s coming up on the East Coast and around the world. This week, that includes a Beatles anniversary, an angry organic farmer and a hungry Angela Merkel doppelganger.

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Feb. 11 Photo Brief: Pope Benedict XVI resigns, Pope candidates, prepping for Westminster dog show, European Sauna Marathon

Feb. 11 Photo Brief: Pope Benedict XVI resigns, Pope candidates, prepping for Westminster dog show, European Sauna Marathon

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Pope Benedict XVI resigns top post citing health concerns, a look at potential Pope candidates, prepping for the Westminster dog show, something called the European Sauna Marathon and more in today’s daily brief. | Warning: Photos may depict injury or death.

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