Doggy drama
Behind-the-scenes photos reveal the triumphs and the torment of competing in the Westminster Dog Show


Madison Square Garden, the venue for the dog show.
(Vincent Tullo)Its very first show, a three-day event in 1877, attracted more than 1,000 canine competitors and was hailed "a magnificent triumph" by industry press at the time. Over the deca

Participants exiting the floor of Madison Square Garden.
(Vincent Tullo)

A girl crying after finding out her dog didn't win the competition.
(Vincent Tullo)

A dog shakes its hair after being bathed backstage.
(Vincent Tullo)

Two men talking about the odds of the dog winning and if they should bet on it.
(Vincent Tullo)

An owner makes a lap around the floor of Madison Square Garden with her dog.
(Vincent Tullo)

The crowd.
(Vincent Tullo)

An owner inspects her dog.
(Victor Tullo)

An owner has a quick bite to eat while rushing to prep his dog for its round.
(Vincent Tullo)

A dog and its owner making their lap around the floor as the finalists are announced.
(Vincent Tullo)

A dog backstage waiting for its turn in the show.
(Vincent Tullo)

A dog and its handler walking in sync.
(Vincent Tullo)**To see more from this story and others by Vincent Tullo, check out his website and Instagram.**