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135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowSparkle the Standard Poodle backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA Skye Terrier gets groomed during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowAn Old English Sheepdog is prepped for competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2011 in New York City. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowJessica Anderson reads with her dacshund during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowBess Cleveland and Sugar the Chinese Crested pose during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA Basenji named Abby gets a treat before competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2011 in New York City. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowReno the Standard Poodle getting groomed backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowSherry Harmon and Major, a Komondorak, wait to go in the ring during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowKen Rodeman and Sebastian the Great Dane during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA West Highland White Terrier backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA German Wire Haired Pointer backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowLindsey Kuhn and Logan her English Setter backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA English Cocker Spaniel backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA Cocker Spaniel rests backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowGreat Danes line up in the ring during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowJanoo the Tibetan Mastiff waits to go in the ring during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA handler and his Great Dane waits to go in the ring during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowPeople gather around a Bullmastiff as he waits to go in the ring during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowOld English Sheepdogs line up for judging during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowRhodesian Ridgebacks prepare to go into the ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2011 in New York City. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA Shih Tzu is groomed backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowHiram Stewart and Travis the Chihuahua getting groomed backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowKathy Kalavoda and Penny the Lhasa Apsos backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA handler and her dog backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowLeo the Afghan Hound backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA Boston Terrier waits to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2011 in New York City. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowJordan the Old English Sheepdog is groomed backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowKindle the Shih Tzu getting groomed backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA Bassett Hound sits backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York on February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowDon Quixote the Chow Chow backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. America’s best behaved, most carefully coiffed dogs hit the catwalk Monday at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. A total of 2,626 four-legged beauties, representing 179 breeds, were chasing the elusive Best in Show title to be decided late Tuesday. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowThe front legs of a Standard Poodle backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. America’s best behaved, most carefully coiffed dogs hit the catwalk Monday at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. A total of 2,626 four-legged beauties, representing 179 breeds, were chasing the elusive Best in Show title to be decided late Tuesday. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowMia the Shih Tzu is groomed backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. America’s best behaved, most carefully coiffed dogs hit the catwalk Monday at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. A total of 2,626 four-legged beauties, representing 179 breeds, were chasing the elusive Best in Show title to be decided late Tuesday. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowDonna Smith sits with her Irish Wolfound named Willow at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2011 in New York City. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA Havanese named Starlet is blow-dried before competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2011 in New York City. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowDogs compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 14, 2011 in New York City. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowBreeds in the judging ring during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. America’s best behaved, most carefully coiffed dogs hit the catwalk Monday at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. A total of 2,626 four-legged beauties, representing 179 breeds, were chasing the elusive Best in Show title to be decided late Tuesday. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA Bulldog waiting to get groomed backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. America’s best behaved, most carefully coiffed dogs hit the catwalk Monday at the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. A total of 2,626 four-legged beauties, representing 179 breeds, were chasing the elusive Best in Show title to be decided late Tuesday. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowA Bichon Frise waits to get groomed backstage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2011. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowVera Hueg looks at her Bullmastiff Tessa from inside a dog cage during the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 15, 2011. The show, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, is being held on February 14-15. Over 2,000 dogs will be competing in this year’s show which will also include six new breeds to the competition. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)