2005 Dog Show

Handler Michelle Ostermiller rewards Carlee, a German Shorthaired Pointer, after winning Best in Show at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Feb. 15, 2005 in New York.

A group of Brittanys is judged by Ann F. Yuhasz, center, during competition at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 15, 2005 in New York. The 2005 show brought out 2,581 entries among 165 breeds and varieties of man's best friend, each hoping to be named best in show.

Furgie, left, and Phantom, Standard Shorthair Dachsunds from Livingston, N.J., wait backstage at New York's Madison Square Garden for their turn to compete at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 15, 2005.

Juliet a Borzoi, from Zebulon, N.C., waits backstage at Madison Square Garden for her turn to compete at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 15, 2005 in New York.

Otterhound Scentasia's Hostile Takeover, whose call name is Morgan, is groomed by one of her handlers, Kathy Gertle, for competition at the dog show, Feb. 15, 2005 in New York.

Coleman, a 4-year-old Toy Poodle, is presented by his handler, Timothy Brazier, during competition at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 14, 2005, in New York.

Serious Riot, a Lakeland Terrier, poses for a picture with handler Gabriel Rangel, right, and Judge Mr. William F. Potter after winning Best of Breed at the 129th Westminster Dog Show, Feb. 14, 2005, in New York.

A Smooth Coat Chihuahua is displayed by its handler during competition at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 14, 2005, in New York.

I Believe I Can Fly, a Long Coat Chihuahua, is presented by his handler during competition at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday Feb. 14, 2005 in New York.

Wicked Mean-N-Nasty, a Pomeranian, is presented by handler Bill McFadden during competition at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 14, 2005, in New York.

A group of Mastiffs are lined up for presentation during competition at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 14, 2005, in New York.

Chaucer, a 3-year-old Mastiff from Columbus, Ind., sits in his cage while waiting to compete at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 14, 2005, in New York.

Pierce, a 2-year-old Toy Poodle, is groomed by handler Kim Russell for competition at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 14, 2005, in New York.

Frappuccino, a 2-year-old Lhasa Apso, is groomed for competition at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 14, 2005, in New York.

Uno, left, an Australian Shepherd, with Wendy Cowell, and Spot, a Greater Swiss Mountain dog, with Debbie Echols, check into the Pennsylvania Hotel, Feb. 13, 2005, in New York. Uno and Spot, both from Knoxville, Tenn., will be competing in the dog show.

Anton, a 2-year-old Italian Greyhound, gets his exercise on a "Jog a Dog" treadmill set up in the Doggie Day Spa at the Pennsylvania Hotel, Feb. 13, 2005, in New York. Anton was competing in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Klondike, a 2-year-old Samoyed from San Francisco, is bathed by Michael Provence in the Doggie Day Spa at the Pennsylvania Hotel, Feb. 13, 2005, in New York. Klondike was competing in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Moonswift Royal Buzz, a Chinese Crested from San Francisco, is groomed by his handler in the Doggie Day Spa at the Pennsylvania Hotel, Feb. 13, 2005, in New York. Buzz was competing in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Merlin, a Cavelier King Charles, is prepared by his handler for competition at the 129th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 14, 2005, in New York.