Overview
- Afghan Hound Zaida, Maltese Cookie and Lhasa Apso JJ won the Hound, Toy and Non-Sporting groups on Monday, securing spots in the Best in Show lineup.
- Sporting, Working and Terrier groups will be judged Tuesday before the final is awarded.
- More than 3,000 champion dogs representing all 202 AKC-recognized breeds from every U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico and 17 other countries are competing.
- Two-time Westminster Best in Show winner David Fitzpatrick is serving as the Best in Show judge for the milestone year.
- New York State Police arrested Allan Jackson, 60, at the Javits Center after he allegedly tried to enter with a false identity, and he was arraigned on burglary, grand larceny, petit larceny and false personation charges.