The 137th Annual Westminster Dog Show Winners Circle

THE 2013 BEST IN SHOW WINNER IS …

Banana Joe the Affenpinscher! Banana Joe was born on July 30, 2003. According to the Westminster Kennel Club, this is the first time an Affenpinscher has won Best in Show at Westminster since the breed's recognition in 1936. 

SEE BANANA JOE GO ON HIS V.I.P. WINNER'S TOUR OF NEW YORK CITY!

THE TOY GROUP WINNER IS ...

Needless to say, Banana Joe won Best in Breed and Best of Toy Group before he took the big prize. What a champ!

PROUD PARENTS 

Banana Joe belongs to proud owners Zoila Truesdale and Mieke Cooymans. 

THE HOUND GROUP WINNER IS ...

Jewel, an American Foxhound! Looks like someone's going to get a nice dinner tonight.

THE NON-SPORTING GROUP WINNER IS ...

Honor the Bichon Frise! Best hair day ever.

THE HERDING GROUP WINNER IS ...

Swagger the Old English Sheep Dog! So much swag. 

THE SPORTING GROUP WINNER IS ...

Oakley the German Wirehaired Pointer! Put a smile on your face, little guy. 

THE WORKING GROUP WINNER IS …

Matisse the Portuguese Water Dog! Here he is on his victory lap. 

THE TERRIER GROUP WINNER IS …

Adam the Smooth Fox Terrier! Way to go, little dude! 

THE WAITING GAME

A woman, her French Bulldog and the Frenchie next to them sit in the benching area as they wait to compete. 

PUT A BOW ON IT 

A Yorkshire Terrier smiles for the camera, feeling confident about her presentation with her big, red bow. 

KEEP YOUR CHIN UP 

A smooth-coat Chihuahua looks up at its handler while being displayed in the ring during competition. 

PRECIOUS POM 

Tigger, a 3-year-old Pomeranian, smiles as he gets pretty backstage.

RED ROVER 

A long-haired Dachshund prances across the floor, showing off its beautiful red locks. 

SEQUIN SWEETIE

Show dogs stay stylish both on and off the stage. If you're going to protect your coat from dust and dirt in the benching area, you might as well look stylish while doing it.

GET GROOMED 

Eva, a 3-year-old Old English Sheepdog, is groomed before her big moment on the floor. 

HANDSOME HOUND

A handler assesses his beautiful Otterhound on the show floor. Look at that proud pose!

PUG PROBLEMS

This pug would definitely rather be in his comfy bed at home. 

GOOD LUCK KISSES 

Gustavo Jimenez gives his 3-year-old Clumber Spaniel named Seymor a good luck smooch backstage. 

LITTLE LION 

Sasha, a Tibetian Mastiff, looks super fierce moments before she heads out to the floor. 

CORGI CALCULATIONS

A Pembroke Welsh Corgi snacks on a treat while being looked over by a judge. 

DARLING DACHSHUND 

Cyndy Geiser primps Campell, a standard long-haired Dachshund, as best as she possibly can. You look good, Campell! 

JUDGMENT DAY 

A Shih Tzu is inspected by a judge during competition. 

ADORABLE ASSEMBLY 

Pomeranians line up as they are shown in the ring during the 137th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. 

WHAT'S THAT?

Don't try chatting it up with this dog backstage. He can't hear you while he makes sure his hair stays tangle-free.  

WRINKLY WINNER HOPEFUL 

Fiona, a 2-year-old Red Dilute Brush Coat, waits in the benching area before competing. 

POODLE PRANCE 

A Standard Poodle ever so gracefully runs across the floor with her handler. Look at her go! 

NAP TIME 

A young handler makes sure her show dog gets the proper amount of rest backstage. 

SUAVE SHEEP DOG 

A handler shows off a Bearded Collie with the herding group during the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. Looks like he's enjoying his run! 

BEAUTY SLEEP 

A Bichon Frise catches a bit of beauty sleep before heading out onto the floor.  

FUNNY BONE

A handler finds the ticklish spot on her American Eskimo. Look at that laugh! 

PBGV PRIDE

A Petit Bassets Griffons Vendeen keeps its head up while a judge determines whether he's a winner or not. Good luck, PBGV! 

HAIR, HAIR EVERYWHERE 

Phil Schafmayer prepares Rider, his Afghan Hound, before the big show. 

SMILE, YOU'RE ON CAMERA

An Irish Wolfhound wears a big grin on his face as he trots alongside his handler during his moment of fame.

IT TAKES TWO 

Karen Spinazzola and David Bowen groom Vinny, a Chinese Crested, during the 137th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. 

SLEEPY SWEETIE 

A tired canine contestant takes a nap in the benching area before he has to go out again. 

BORZOI BEAUTY

Here comes the elusive and eye-catching Borzoi in all of its Westminster glory. 

ARISTOCRAT ANNOUNCEMENT 

Aristocrat, a St. Bernard, is shown during a press conference to announce the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. 

PRIM AND PROPER 

Angel, a 2-year-old Toy Poodle from Houston, is groomed before heading out to compete. 

HOUNDS UNITE 

An Ibizan Hound stands tall during the Hound Group competition. A Beagle looks on in the background. Sadly, neither of them won, but look how far they made it. Great job, guys! 

DOGGY BLOW-OUT

Pari, an English Toy Spaniel, lifts her head as she gets a full blow-out before her big moment on the floor. 

PRETTY IN PINK 

Pink, a 2-year-old Bulldog, is trimmed by its groomer before heading out to the floor. Good luck, Pink! 

BRIARD BEAUTIFUL 

A big, gray-haired Briard gets special treatment from its groomer backstage at Westminster. 

LONG AND LEAN

A Rhodesian Ridgeback has perfect posture while a judge inspects him. 

WILD AND CRAZY

A Standard Poodle has its hair styled before being judged. 

CORGI CUTIES 

Two Corgis wait to be groomed backstage. They don't seem to mind the wait! 

DAINTY DAWDLE 

A Chinese Crested trots daintily across the show floor next to her handler. 

SAY CHEESE

An Australian Shepherd can't help but smile while being petted by her handler. So sweet! 

BAD HAIR DAY

Don't worry, big guy. The groomers will get to you shortly and turn your frizzy fuzz into luscious locks. 

PETITE PUPS 

A Papillon stares off into the crowd while she is being judged. Look at that adorable mug!

BEAMING BEAUTY 

Judge Joan P. Scott takes a look at Rein, a smiley American Eskimo Dog. We hope she gets points just for that adorable grin! 

EYE ON THE PRIZE 

A Boston Terrier keeps his focus on why he came to Westminster. 

GRUMPY GROOMING 

Teddy, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is brushed and dried backstage. We don't think he enjoys grooming very much. 

PRINCESS POLLYANNA 

Pollyanna, a Maltese, has her curlers in before she steps out for her judging session. 

SHORT AND STOUT 

A beautiful white English Bulldog stomps its way around the show ring. 

BEARDED COLLIE LINEUP 

Bearded Collies line up to compete at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. 

PURPLE TONGUE PRANCE 

A charming Chow Chow takes a walk around the ring with its adorable purple tongue hanging out. 

REGAL WOOFS 

A Brussels Griffon assesses his competition backstage at the Westminster Dog Show. 

FLOPPY FACE

A Basset Hound tries to compose itself while walking across the show floor. It can't help that its skin is all floppy. Don't worry, though. We think the judges find it adorable. 

IS IT MY TURN? 

A Corgi's ears perk up. He must be wondering if it's his turn to go out on the floor.