A dog and its handler during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Joy Nachmias remembers well the moment she knew she wanted to work with show dogs.

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a three-day event — but preparing for the weekend is a year-round endeavor. While the annual competition selects the hardest-working pooch as Best In Show — ...

Agility and obedience sports are all about communication. The best dogs with these traits move in sync with their handlers by reading signals, reacting fast, and staying focused under pressure. These ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a dog's life — and Penny the Dobermann pinscher is officially top dog. Penny won best in show on Tuesday at the 150th ...

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