Some of the U.S.'s most pampered pooches, about 2,500 of them, were the
center of attention in New York City's Madison Square Garden on February
12 and 13, 2007. They were competing in this year's Westminster Kennel
Club Dog Show, the second-longest continuously held sporting event in
the United States.To compete, each dog has to be a registered breed and a champion. Breeds are judged on appearance, movement, temperament, and specific physical traits such as height, weight, fur coat, and eye color.
This year, 165 breeds and varieties, including boxers, Scottish terriers, pugs, and chow chows, were separated into groups and judged. First-place dogs in each group competed for Best in Show.
