Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2007

Faces of Westminster

Take a look at some of our favorite faces from this year's show.

Let the Festivities Begin

Italian greyhound Whisper may be dressed for clowning around, but she's all business when it comes time to compete.

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Little Lamb

Co-owner Carol Rappaport and Omar offer a tour of the unusual physical characteristics of Bedlington terriers.

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Happy Ball of Fluff

Ch. Glen Iris Evian d'Castille, a Pomeranian, puts on a confident smile before stepping into the breed judging ring.

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Concentration

Australian cattle dog Grinny (aka Ch. Maximilian's Blue Grinch) hangs on her handler's every word.

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Nose in the Air

Could it be that beautiful blonde saluki Ch. Hajji's Porsche JC smells a treat?

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Strong Arms

Eva Gordon relaxes with Ch. His Majesty Mighty Joe Young Bearhill ("Joe"), one of her 14 mastiffs. Joe weighs about 225 pounds.

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Excuse Me, Please

The American Kennel Club standard says a pug's eyes should be "soft and solicitous in expression." Looks like Ch. Silverton Dyn-O-Mite has that nailed.

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Always Looking Up

Higgins is a Cardigan Welsh corgi, a low-to-the-ground breed that shares ancestors with the dachshund.

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Watching the World Go By

Bloodhound Ch. Jo-Li's Evolutionary Darwin ("Charlie") tries to stay out of foot traffic while awaiting his turn in the ring.

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All in the Ears

Norfolk terriers like Ch. Conaire's Sunny of Happy Hart are distinguished by their drop ears; their cousins the Norwich terriers have ears that stand up.

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It's a Big Job

A bright red scrunchy keeps at least a little bit of the hair out of Old English sheepdog Camilla's eyes.

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Fit and Furry

DJ, a Parson Russell terrier, usually puts in 3 miles a day on the treadmill, in addition to the exercise he gets just playing like any other dog.

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