Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty Images"Flynn" the Bichon Frise, with handler Bill McFadden, poses after it won "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in Madison Square Garden in New York Feb. 13, 2018.
Stephanie Keith, Getty ImagesA dog looks for a treat before competing in the Masters Agility Championship during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 10, 2018 in New York City.Best in show at the 142nd Westminster dog show will be awarded at the end of the competition on Tuesday, February 13.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressDunkin, a mastiff, is shown during the meet the breeds companion event to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in New York. Colorado's House of Representatives is gearing up for a dog fight Wednesday as it debates a bill to prohibit community associations from banning dogs based on their size or breed.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressIn this Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, photo, Fenric Towell poses for a photo with his lakeland terrier Missy during the meet the breeds companion event to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesA Saluki dog stretches while waiting to compete at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition. *** BESTPIX ***
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressPapillons Willow, right, and Kayla are shown during the meet the breeds companion event to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in New York.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressBreeder Judy Russo, right, talks to And Aronow, left, and Caitlin Montclare, of Brooklyn, about Java, a 23-month old Welsh springer spaniel during the meet the breeds companion event to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in New York.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressIn this Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, photo, Kim Brown, holds Bazinga, a basenji, in the benching area before competing during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, at Madison Square Garden in New York. “He likes it when I do a little fresh garlic and a little bit of Maldon salt flakes” with organic chicken breast, Brown says.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressIedous, a cane corso, gets his ear scratched while being shown during the meet the breeds companion event to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in New York.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressTommee, a golden retriever, competes in the Masters Agility Championship during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in New York.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressChelsea Colema poses for a photo with Bubbles, a parti‐color cocker spaniel during the meet the breeds companion event to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in New York.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressKatherine Smith shows Stormy, a toy American eskimo, during the meet the breeds companion event to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in New York.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesA Dalmatian competes at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesRobin the Maltese gets groomed backstage at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesDivin the Afghan Hound yawns while sitting backstage in the grooming area at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition. *** BESTPIX ***
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesA Basset Hound competes at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressJake Walk shows Gunner, a Staffordshire bull terrier, during the meet the breeds companion event to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in New York.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesA French Bulldog competes at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesHandlers and their Belgium Malinois dogs wait to compete at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesA Chinese Crested dog waits to compete at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesTwo Irish Wolfhounds sleep in the grooming area at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Seth Wenig, The Associated PressA miniature schnauzer wears bits of paper towel to keep his beard clean during grooming at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesWinning Treeing Walker Coonhounds pose for a group picture at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesGreen the Chow Chow sits in the grooming area at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 12, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Seth Wenig, The Associated PressA man takes a dog for walk just outside the benching area during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA Boxer is seen in a kissing booth during the 9th AKC Meet The Breeds on Feb. 10, 2018 in New York at the 142th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesClumber Spaniel dogs are seen during the 9th AKC Meet The Breeds on Feb. 10, 2018 in New York at the 142th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA dog mascot is seen during the 9th AKC Meet The Breeds on Feb. 10, 2018 in New York at the 142th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA dog competes in the agility course during the 5th Annual Masters Agility Championship on Feb. 10, 2018 in New York at the 142th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the Agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesCandace Chien plays with a Chow Chow in the benching area on Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York on Feb. 12, 2018.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA Maltese waits in the benching area on Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York on Feb. 12, 2018.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesHandler Diego Garcia and his Pomeranian wait in the benching area on Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York on Feb. 12, 2018.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesP.J. Parsons and her English Setters wait in the benching area during Day Two of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York on Feb. 13, 2018.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA French Bulldog waits in the benching area on Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York on Feb. 12, 2018.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA Toy Poodle waits in the benching area during Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York on Feb. 12, 2018.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesJeff Creasey and his Saint Bernard wait in the benching area during Day Two of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York on Feb. 13, 2018.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressRobyn, a Maltese, competes in the Toy group during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesBeagles lineup in the judging area during Day One of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in New York on Feb. 12, 2018.
Seth Wenig, The Associated PressA Siberian husky competes during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA dog competes in the agility course during the 5th Annual Masters Agility Championship on Feb. 10, 2018 in New York at the 142th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the Agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate.
Mary Altaffer, The Associated PressHandler Esteban Farias hugs Biggie, a pug, after he won the Toy group competition during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Biggie won best in group.
Stephanie Keith, Getty ImagesA dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 10, 2018 in New York City. TBest in show at the 142nd Westminster dog show will be awarded at the end of the competition on Tuesday, February 13.
Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty ImagesA dog competes in the agility course during the 5th Annual Masters Agility Championship on Feb. 10, 2018 in New York at the 142th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs entered in the Agility trial will be on hand to demonstrate skills required to negotiate some of the challenging obstacles that they will need to negotiate.
Stephanie Keith, Getty ImagesA dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 10, 2018 in New York City. TBest in show at the 142nd Westminster dog show will be awarded at the end of the competition on Tuesday, February 13.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesBest in Show winner Flynn, a Bichon Frise, poses for photos with handler Bill McFadden (R) and judge Betty-Anne Stenmark at the conclusion of the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 13, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesBest in Show winner Flynn, a Bichon Frise, poses for photos at the conclusion of the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on Feb. 13, 2018 in New York City. The show is scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year's competition.
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"Flynn" the Bichon Frise, with handler Bill McFadden, poses after it won "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club 142nd Annual Dog Show in Madison Square Garden in New York Feb. 13, 2018.
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Flynn, a Bichon Frise, was named “Best in Show” at the conclusion of the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at The Piers on February 13, 2018 in New York City. The show was scheduled to see 2,882 dogs from all 50 states take part in this year’s competition.