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Photos: Portraits Of Westminster Dogs And Their Humans

21 photos

Nahmee, a Kaizen, and her owner Bonnie Hammond Brown

Dottie, a Maltese, and owner Wayne Baker

Hazy, the Belgian Tervuren, and his owner Bonnie Kreider

Brix, a Bulldog, with owner Mary Grider

Petrone, an English Bulldog, with his owner Shirley Wilson

Promise, a Keeshond

A mild freakout backstage

Riot, a Yorkshire Terrier, and owner Julie

Eve, a Boston Terrier, with handler/groomer Adrienne Hullender

Glamour Girl, a Borzoi

Angel, a Toy Poodle, with groomer Kathleen Adams

Chase, a Pomeranian, with handler Noble