'Top Dogs' at Westminster Dog Show

Mac, an Australian Terrier from Sarasota, Fla., works out on a treadmill in a doggie spa at the Hotel Pennsylvania. The hotel is located across the street from Madison Square Garden, home of the Westminster Dog Show.

Phil Schafmayer prepares Rider, an Afghan Hound, before competing.

A groomer cuts hair around the paws of a Pomeranian in the staging area.

Runner, a beagle, has his paws washed in the benching area prior to the first night of Group judging.

Dogs and handlers wait backstage before the Hound Group judging during competition.

An Afghan Hound names Speice prepares to compete.

Banana Joe, an Affenpinscher and winner of the toy group, is shown by Ernesto Lara.

Jewel, an American Foxhound, is shown with the hound group.