George, an Australian terrier, competes in the terrier group competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
While Penny the Doberman to the headline at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, which concluded late Tuesday, there were many tail-wagging moments through the multiple days of competition.
And the best tales, er tails, are told through photos.
About 2,500 canine stars from more than 200 breeds competed for the “Best in Show” title.
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Here are some of the best scripted and unscripted moments from the competition at Madison Square Garden and the Javits Convention Center.
Penny, a doberman pinscher, poses for photos after winning Best in Show of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Christian Stoinev performs with his chihuahua, Scooby, during the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Storm, a Newfoundland, hugs his handler during the working group competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Zaida, an Afghan hound, competes in the Best in Show competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
A Lagotto Romagnolo named "Boardwalk Here Comes the Sun" competes in the sporting group of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Wager, a smooth fox terrier, competes in the terrier group competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Faith, a sealyham terrier, competes in the terrier group competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Bugga, a Dogue de Bordeaux competes in the working group competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Mae, a rat terrier, competes in the terrier group competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
A Weimaraner, named Sophia, competes in the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Graham, an old English sheepdog, walks around the ring for the Best in Show competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Rip, a Black Russian terrier, competes in the terrier group competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
Joe, a miniature schnauzer, competes in the terrier group competition of the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in New York. | Yuki Iwamura, Associated Press
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