Westminster dog show brings 2,700 pooches to New York City

The Westminister dog show is the second oldest sporting competition in America after the Kentucky Derby.

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Bearded collies compete in the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 11, 2013 in New York City. A total of 2,721 dogs from 187 breeds and varieties are to compete in the event, hailed by organizers as the second oldest sporting competition in America, after the Kentucky Derby.

John Moore

The Westminister dog show is the second oldest sporting competition in America after the Kentucky Derby.