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Flynn the bichon frise fetches the 'Best in Show' prize at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York.
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Flynn, a bichon frise and winner of Best In Show, poses at after winning the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, February 14, 2018.
Flynn and handler Bill McFadden pose together after winning. The diminutive, fluffy white winner edged out six other finalists, including the No.
Handler Bill McFadden and Flynn pose after winning. Recognized for its fluffy white coat and baby-doll face, with charcoal-colored eyes and nose, the bichon frise is known for its perky, good-natured disposition.
Flynn, a bichon frise, is judged in the ring. �These dogs were bred to entertain people. They�re circus dogs, so they�re very smart.
Ty, a giant schnauzer, winner of the Working Group and No. 2 "reserve best in show", runs in the judging ring during competition.
Winston, a Norfolk terrier and winner of the Terrier Group, runs in the judging ring during competition. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Lucy, a Borzoi walks with her handler after winning best in Hound group. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Bean, a Sussex Spaniel winner of the Sporting Group, is seen in the judging ring. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Esteban Farias hugs Biggie the pug after winning best in Toy Group. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Slick, a border collie, walks during judging of the herding group. Slick won the group. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
An Otterhound named Willie Nelson licks a guest backstage before judging. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Biggie, a pug, walks during judging for best in Toy Group. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
A Scottish Deerhound sleeps backstage prior to judging. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Henry, a Pomeranian, is groomed in the benching area on Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Handler Addison Lancaster has her miniature American shepherd Pyro judged during Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Flynn runs during the judging. "Every time I looked at him, he went, 'Hey, lady.' A little waggly tail looking up at me, and he sold himself," judge Betty-Anne Stenmark said after announcing the winner. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Hendrix, a bloodhound, waits to enter the competition ring. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
A woman reads a book in the benching area on Day One. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Audience members watch dogs compete in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Audience members watch dogs compete in the Masters Agility Championship. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Jambo, a Briard, is groomed in the benching area on Day One. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
AJ, a beagle, is groomed in the benching area on Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Tuco, a Basenji, is held by its handler during Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Rembrandt, an old English sheepdog, is groomed in the benching area on Day One of competition. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Dogs look for a place to go to the bathroom in a dog spa at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
JuJu, a French bulldog, arrives at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Dogs wait to cross the street outside the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Her Majesty Briee Bride Elizabeth, an imperial shih tzu, stands in the lobby after arriving at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Marbles, a Bedlington terrier, jogs at a dog spa at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Sapphire, a long-haired Chihuahua, has her portrait taken at the Hotel Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton