• The 147th Westminster Kennel Membership canine present kicked off on Might 6, 2023.
• Greater than 3,000 canine are competing on the occasion in Queens, New York.
• Listed below are a number of the cutest pups we noticed forward of the massive crowning on Tuesday.

Greater than 3,000 canine headed to the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Membership canine present, which is underway in New York, for an opportunity to be named high canine.

However earlier than a brand new Finest in Present winner is topped on Tuesday, rivals are combed and coiffed backstage — and Insider bought a behind-the-scenes look.

This yr, the distinguished competitors, which kicked off on Saturday, moved from Madison Sq. Backyard to the Billie Jean King Nationwide Tennis Heart — the house of the US Open — in Queens. Insider attended with Playology, a dog-toy model and one of many occasion’s sponsors, and bought to see what the present is basically like for spectators and canine alike.