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Scenes from the Westminster Dog Show: Day 1

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Published Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 4:26PM EST

Last updated Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 4:31PM EST

Bulldogs, poodles, corgis and more took to the judging ring on Day 1 of the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club competition

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Phil, a bichons frise, waits for competition at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in New York.
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Beagles line up in the ring for competition.
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Ibizan hounds take to the ring.
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Dottie, a maltese, is groomed before showtime.
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Manchester, a bulldog, gets comforting treatment after winning an award of merit in breed.
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Banana Joe, an affenpinscher, waits at the grooming table.
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Caleb, a bulldog from New York, cools off next to a fan as he waits next to the ring.
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Beagles Dutch, left, and Daltry play in the benching and grooming area.
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Tahoe, an Old English Sheepdog, stands in the grooming area before his competition.
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Sugar Baby, a miniature poodle, is groomed before competing.
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A miniature poodle is shown during competition.
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Sugar Baby, a miniature poodle, gets ready for competition.
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A Xoloitzcuintli is displayed during competition. The Xoloitzcuintli was one of six new breeds competing in the Westminster show for the first time.
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Handler Michael Pitts runs with Dalmatian Gabriel's Lost Art.
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Susan Giles from Virginia and her dog James Bond, a Lhasa Apso, sit ringside before their turn to compete.
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A bichons frise is held by a handler after competition.
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Bulldogs stand in the ring during competition.
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Dalmatians compete with their handlers.
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A Dalmatian leaps for a treat in the competition ring.
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Sophie, a standard poodle, is groomed before her showing.

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