2007 Westminster Dog Show

An English springer spaniel named Ch Felicity's Diamond Jim, also known as James, poses for pictures with his handler Kelly Fitzgerald at the 131st Westminster dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007. The 6-year-old certified therapy dog won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club event Tuesday, denying Bill Cosby the prize he's always coveted.

An English springer spaniel named Ch Felicity's Diamond Jim, also known as James, poses for pictures with his handler Kelly Fitzgerald after winning best in show at the 131st Westminster dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007. James beat out a pair of white poodles and a petit basset griffon vendeen, plus an Akita and a Bouviers des Flandres that pitted a husband and wife against each other.

Ch. Cheza's Drama Queen at Panamint, a German shorthaired pointer, shows affection towards her handler during the Sporting Group category judging at the 131st Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.

Ch. Windkist Little Rascal plays with his handler during the Hound Group judging at the 131st Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.

Brian Kirk, a dog handler, holds "Bailey," a bearded collie who won Best in Breed, on his shoulders as he walks through the kennel area backstage at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007.

A handler adjusts the stance of pointer Ch. Stelor's High Noon during judging for best of breed at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007. Some 2,628 dogs were entered for competition in the Westminster Kennel Club show. The event will culminate in the "Best of Show" category, the winner to be named Tuesday.

A Dandie Dinmont Terrier named Ch Hobergays Fineus Fogg, also known as Harry, is surrounded by reporters after placing first in his group at the 131st Westminster Dog Show in New York, Monday, Feb. 12, 2007. The terrier is partially owned by comedian Bill Cosby. America's top dog event features over 2,600 entrants from 165 breeds and varieties from all over the country.

An Akita named Ch Redwitch Reason to Believe places first in the working class at the 131st Westminster Dog Show in New York, Monday, Feb. 12, 2007. Some 2,628 dogs were entered for competition in the Westminster Kennel Club show. The event will culminate in the "Best of Show" category, the winner to be named Tuesday.

Toy poodle Ch Smash JP Win a Victory, otherwise known as Vikki, is checked over by her handler, Kaz Hosaka, at the 131st Westminster Dog Show in New York, Monday, Feb. 12, 2007. Vikki went on to place first in the toy group.

Guemart Limited Edition, a Yorkshire Terrier from Mexico City, is groomed by Jesus Guerrero backstage prior to competition in the 131st Westminster dog show Monday Feb. 12, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Over 2,600 dogs are entered for competition in the Westminster Kennel Club show which runs through Tuesday.

A couple of Miniature Pinschers are presented in the ring during competition in the 131st Westminster dog show Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Silky Terriers wait for their turn to compete backstage in the 131st Westminster dog show Monday, Feb. 12, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Crystal Murray of Ontario, Canada, grooms her poodle Pansy backstage prior to competition in the 131st Westminster dog show Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Justine, a Shih Tzu, waits as she is groomed prior to her competition during the 131st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Monday, Feb. 12, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The event draws nearly 4 million television viewers to its live broadcasts.

A handler leads her Komondor in a competition ring during the 131st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Monday, Feb. 12, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. According to research, 43.5 million American households now own dogs, the most popular pet.

Papillon Stanley, left, and Erica Johnson, of Atlanta, Georgia, with her Boston Terrier Sugar wait backstage prior to competition in the 131st Westminster dog show Monday Feb. 12, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

A Standard Poodle is held by her groomer prior to the competition during the 131st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Pugs Dorothy, background, and Albert wait backstage prior to competition in the 131st Westminster dog show Monday, Feb.12, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Paddington, a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, licks the face of Chris Benn as he is groomed for the Westminster Kennel Club dog show Monday, Feb. 12, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

A Chinese Crested gets judged at the 131st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at Madison Square Garden in New York.