Westminster Dog Show 2012: Pugs, Chihuahuas Rock Toy Group (PHOTOS)

By John Talty | February 13 2012 1:39 PM

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Chihuahua

One of the long coat Chihuahuas at the Westminster Dog Show.

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Chihuahua

A long coat Chihuahua patiently waits as other dogs were judged.

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Chihuahua

A Chihuahua cheeses for the camera at the Westminster Dog show on Monday.

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Chihuahua

One Chihuahua is all business during the Westminster show.

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Pug

One pug is all business during the competition and it paid off for him.

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Pug

This pug looks pretty zeroed in on getting a treat from his handler.

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Pug

One playful pug got extra friendly with a photographer.

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Pug

Oh hello there.

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Pug

Walter emerged as the Best of Breed for pugs.

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Pug

A good look at a pug's well-known qualities.

New York -- The 136th Westminster Kennel Dog Club Show is well underway on Monday at Madison Square Garden with pugs, bulldogs, dalmatians, and more having already competed.

There are 2,000 dogs at this year's competition, but some of our favorites reside in the Toy Group. The toy group breed hasn't had as much success as some of the bigger dogs in winning Best of Show, but typically win our hearts with their cuteness and cuddlyness. On Monday we tracked pugs and long coat Chihuahuas at they strutted their stuff and competed in the world's most famous dog competition.

We'll have updates throughout the day on show winners and more photographs, but first take a minute and see if you don't smile looking at these handsome dogs.