3 new breeds set to compete at Westminster dog show

A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel jumps through a hoop during a demonstration of the types of agility tests that will be in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. (Lucas Jackson / REUTERS)

Updated on: Jan 31, 2017 1:17 PM IST

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A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel jumps through a hoop during a demonstration of the types of agility tests that will be in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. (Lucas Jackson / REUTERS)

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Toby, 5, left, and Izzy, 4, both Sloughi breed from Illinois owners, are shown at a press conference in New York. The dogs are among three new breeds competing in the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 13-14. (Bebeto Matthews / AP)

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A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel jumps through a hoop during a demonstration of the types of agility tests that will be in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. (Lucas Jackson / REUTERS)

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A Pumi yawns after being introduced as one of the new breeds allowed to compete in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. (Lucas Jackson / REUTERS)

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Members of the media photograph a Berger Picard during a press conference by the Westminster Kennel Club January 30 in New York to show off the new breeds eligible to compete in the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The three new breeds eligible to compete in the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 13 and 14 are, the American Hairless Terrier, the Pumi, and the Sloughi. (TIMOTHY A CLARY / AFP)

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Toby, a 5-year-old Sloughi breed owned by Illinois' Erika Wyatt, is shown at a press conference in New York. The dog is among three new breeds competing in the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on February 13-14. (Bebeto Matthews) / AP)

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An American Hairless Terrier begs for treats after being introduced as one of the new breeds allowed to compete in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. (Lucas Jackson / REUTERS)

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Morgan, 14, a 12-time agility champion Chinese Crested breed, performs during a press conference in New York. Morgan will compete in the Masters Agility Championship during the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. (Bebeto Matthews / AP)

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Candy, 2, left, Rodney, 7, centre, and Johnny, 2, three American Hairless Terrier breeds owned by Virginia's Sue Medhurst are shown at a news conference in New York. The dogs are among three new breeds competing in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. (Bebeto Matthews / AP)

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A Pumi is photographed after being introduced as one of the new breeds allowed to compete in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. (Lucas Jackson / REUTERS)

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An American Hairless Terrier begs for treats after being introduced as one of the new breeds allowed to compete in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. (Lucas Jackson / REUTERS)

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Two Sloughi dogs stand with their owners after being introduced as one of the new breeds allowed to compete in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. (Lucas Jackson / REUTERS)

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An American Hairless Terrier licks it's nose after being introduced as one of the new breeds allowed to compete in this year's Westminster Kennel Club dog show. (Lucas Jackson / REUTERS)