VIDEO: the parade of dogs that conquered New York

Although most participating dogs come from 50 states that make up the United States, as well as its northern neighbor, Canada, also ventured to participate, copies of countries such as Russia, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Spain, Japan, South Korea and Thailand.

Dogs considered to be of sport breed pointers, the the setters where the the spaniels; hunting like the English hunting dog or the ibicenco podenco; working as the boxerDane, Samoyed or St. Bernard must show their talent on the podium to win.

Beside them, there is also room for miniature dogs, such as chihuahua and pekinese; "non-sporting" breeds such as Dalmatians or French Bulldog, and sheepdogs, such as the German Shepherd, the Collie or the Spanish Water Dog. In addition, the burrow, with 310 specimens, has its own category in the competition.

A static laid under the watchful eye of the judge, who touches the backs and legs of the dogs to check their distinctive features, in addition to several jogging in the ring, they are needed for specialists to determine which candidate best fits the canine beauty canons in their category.

However, the competition that receives the most public applause is the agility, where competitors go up and down bridges, They cross tunnels, jump barriers, run avoiding pivots and must remain completely static after following the orders of their owners.

The speed and the smallest number of errors are decisive in deciding which dog will win the medal.

The kennels of Westminster, created in 1877, is considered the oldest American organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs.

With its shows and extraordinary growth in subsequent years, the Kennel Club reflects the growth and success of New York City.

With EFE information.