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PICTURES: Pooches put their best paw forward at Wesminster Dog Show

From long haired to short, from prim and proper to goofy, more than 2 500 dogs in 201 breeds and varieties took part in the 149th Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

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Here we look at some of this year’s most prized pooches.

A Chinese Crested dog runs during the agility competition at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
A handler grooms a Poodle. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Detail of the tail of a Basenji as it prepares to compete. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Bedlington Terrier dogs look on after a competition. Picture: Andres Kudacki/Getty Images/AFP
Dogs get ready to run. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
Owner and handler Katie Bernardin poses with her Giant Schnauzer, Monty, Best in Show winner. Picture: Andres Kudacki/Getty Images/AFP
A Bichon Frise is seen being in the judging area. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
A dog runs during the agility competition. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)
A Dogue de Bordeaux looks on during a contest. Picture: Andres Kudacki/Getty Images/AFP
A handler grooms a Samoyed dog. Picture: Andres Kudacki/Getty Images/AFP
Dogs rest in their kennels. (Photo by Andres Kudacki/Getty Images)

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