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Malachy, a Pekingese, competes for best in show at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Malachy went on to win the award. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Malachy , a Pekingese , competes for best in show at the

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show begins Monday night with coverage on two stations: USA and CNBC. Martha Stewart's chow chow, Genghis Khan won best in breed on the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's first day.

At least four of the country's top dogs missed the cut and the chance to compete for Best in Show at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. By Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty Images A Komondorok competes in the judging ring during the 136th

Enlarge image Genghis Khan Genghis Khan Justin Lane/EPA/Landov Genghis Khan at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. The Chow belongs to Martha Stewart. Enlarge image Ian Ian Jack Grassa/Westminster Kennel Club via Bloomberg Ian the

2 of 12 Link to this photo | Comments about this photo essay (0) A Pekingese named Malachy walks across the floor during the judging of the toy group at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York,

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