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Westminster Dog Show kicks off at Garden

Originally published: February 13, 2012 9:04 PM
Updated: February 13, 2012 10:11 PM
By IGOR KOSSOV. Special to Newsday

Lafford Fly Me Too Farleysbane, a papillon, looks

Photo credit: AP | Lafford Fly Me Too Farleysbane, a papillon, looks up at it's handler and the judge during the toy group judging. (Feb. 13, 2012)

Midtown Manhattan became Dogtown Central Monday.

More than 2,000 dogs, representing 185 breeds, some barking, others preening, made the annual pilgrimage to Madison Square Garden, owners in tow of course, for the 136th annual Westminster Dog Show.

Mix one part competition with one part unofficial international canine convention and the result is a blend of dogs and owners hoping to land...

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