First, you have the dog show aficionados-those who can recite breed standards chapter and verse and have developed advanced metrics (value over replacement handler?) to predict in-ring success. While most viewers will tune into USA and CNBC to either root for their favorite breeds or make light of the eccentric grooming regimens of the puli or Bedlington terrier, a small group of observers have a bit more skin in the game. Coming on the heels of a dramatic Super Sunday Puppy Bowl (I found the Bissell Kitty Halftime Show a bit scattered), the prestigious Westminster Dog Show cements February as the favorite month of dog lovers everywhere. 13-14, the oldest purebred dog organization in the United States, the Westminster Kennel Club, hosts the 136 th iteration of its annual dog show in New York City.
Also see our Magnum Photos gallery on dog shows.
