Deuce, an English Springer Spaniel, stands during the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

An Afghan Hound named Gable waits to be groomed before competing during the first day of the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

Handlers of Bichons Frises wait before competing during the first day of the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

Andy, a Puli, is admired after competing during the first day of the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

Desi Lambert holds her Miniature Poodle, Dolly, after competing during the first day of the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

A Lhasa Apso is groomed before competing during the first day of the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

Handlers adjust the faces of their Bulldogs while competing during the first day of the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

A Basset Hound named Buggy has his ears combed before competing during the first day of the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

Colton O'Shea pets a Borzois backstage during the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

Jaime, a Miniature Poodle, sits backstage during the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)

A Springer Spaniel is held by its handler during the 2009 Westminster Dog Show in New York February 9, 2009. (Agencies)