A dog's day out: Captivating moments from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2024

Sven, an Old English Sheepdog from Colorado, prepares to compete during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dogs and their obedient human entourages overtook the U.S.T.A. Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens this weekend for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Stark, a Rough Collie from Lothian, MD, competes in the Herding Group during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City, New York, U.S.

Rubi, an Afghan Hound from Florida, gets ready to compete during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

The Zit, an Ibizan Hound from Florida, competes in the Hound Group during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

A Dalmatian dog kisses a handler during the Dog Show at the Billy Jean King United States Tennis Center in New York City, New York.

Coco Chanel, a Bergamasco Sheepdog from Upper Saddle River, NJ, competes in the Herding Group.

Ham, a Toy Poodle from Furlong, Pennsylvania, competes in the Toy Group during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Louis, a Yorkshire Terrier from Willis, Texas.

A Dalmatian dog competes in the judging area during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, New York.

Dogs compete during the 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Quan, a Chow Chow from New York, cools down before competing during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Louis, a Yorkshire Terrier from Willis, Texas.