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Best And Worst-Looking Dogs At The Westminster Dog Show

By CM Chaney · May 17, 2024

The 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, one of the most prestigious canine events in the world, took place at the iconic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.

This annual all-breed conformation show, known for its unique benched format, attracted thousands of dog enthusiasts, breeders, and spectators from around the globe. The event showcased the finest purebred dogs, each meticulously groomed and trained to perfection.

From the majestic Great Danes to the tiny Chihuahuas, the show featured a diverse array of breeds, all vying for the coveted Best in Show title. The following gallery captures the essence of this remarkable event, highlighting the beauty, grace, and incredible variety of the canine world.

Join us as we celebrate the winners, the contenders, and the unforgettable moments that made the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show an event to remember.   Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Black Russian Terriers

Black Russian terriers compete in a qualifying round during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Sussex Spaniel Chip

Handler Brendan Coleman blow drys Sussex spaniel Chip during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

English Setter Mystery

Arionna Walker blow drys English setter Mystery during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

The Junior Showcase

The Junior Showcase during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

The Junior Showcase Winner

The Junior Showcase winner during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

The Junior Showcase

The Junior Showcase during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

GCHG CH Trio Hopes Legendary Lawman RE TKN

GCHG CH Trio Hopes Legendary Lawman RE TKN, owned by Louise & Jim & Sam Griffin & Karen & Clint Livingston during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Here Comes The Sun

GCHS CH Boardwalk Here Comes The Sun FDC BCAT DS DJ CGCA TKA ATT VSWB, owned by Andrew Ross & Amy Killeen during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Rejoices To The Point

Winner of the Sporting Dog category, the black cocker spaniel, GCHG CH Rejoices To The Point, owned by Joy E Stevens, during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Cressida Noteworthy

GCHB CH Cressida Noteworthy CD, owned by Heather Donnelly during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Horacio Piazza

Horacio Piazza, owned by Richard Lee during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Bordeaux's Montgomery Scott

GCHS CH Boston Bordeaux's Montgomery Scott CGC TKN, owned by Miguel Cruz & Christina Cruz & Caroline & Tom Labelle during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Rivergroves Wonder Dog At Pyrcreek

GCHG CH Rivergroves Wonder Dog At Pyrcreek CGC TKN, owned by Christine Palmer-Persen & Steven Axelrod during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Hubbert's Zsaru

CH Hubbert's Zsaru, owned by Denise & Scott Wilczewski during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.   Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain

Winner of the working dog category, the giant schnauzer, GCHS CH Hearthmore's Wintergreen Mountain RI CGC TKN FITB, owned by Sandra Nordstrom & Katherine Bernardin & Cherlann Ambrose during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Kris's Kountry Three Card Monte

GCHG CH Kris's Kountry Three Card Monte V Northstar, owned by Robert Carter & Susan Carter & Kristi Libsack & Martin Glover & Norri Hennagin during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Snowater's Shining Dawn

GCHB CH Snowater's Shining Dawn, owned by Tony Haas & Carol Haas & Kathy Granacki during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Surrey Sage

Winner of best in show, the miniature poodle, GCHG CH Surrey Sage, owned by Cathy Gauche and shown by Kaz Hosaka during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World

Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World, owned by Bonnie J Miller DVM & Luke & Diane Ehricht, during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

Grabo Frankie Goes To Magor

Grabo Frankie Goes To Magor, owned by Sarah Byzewski & Joe Byzewski, competes in the best of show contest during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports