That’s right, the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is in full swing this week at Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, New York — where it took place last year — and we’re heading toward finding out who will join the prestigious list of Best in Show winners on Wednesday night.
But before we do that, we have to look back at some of the best photos of the competitors who came to Westminster this week, because of course we need more snaps of dogs in our lives (sorry, I don’t make the rules).
So here’s a sampling of some of the best dog photos from Westminster:
TOPSHOT – Young Choi grooms her Standard Poodle during the (Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting) Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Mansion, New York, on June 21, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
TOPSHOT – A Old English Sheepdog in the Benching Area during the (Hound and Herding) Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Mansion, New York, on June 20, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
Miniature American Shepherds pose for photos during the (Hound and Herding) Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Mansion, New York, on June 20, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images) 
A Russell Terrier during the (Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting) Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Mansion, New York, on June 21, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
A Tibetan Spaniel waits to enter the ring during the (Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting) Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Mansion, New York, on June 21, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
A Bichon Frise during the (Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting) Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Mansion, New York, on June 21, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
A Tibetan Spaniel in the ring during the (Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting) Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Mansion, New York, on June 21, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
A Bulldog waits to go in the ring during the (Toy, Terrier and Non-Sporting) Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at the Lyndhurst Mansion, New York, on June 21, 2022. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
A Skye terrier appears at a Westminster Kennel Club dog show preview news conference at Hudson Yards in New York, Thursday, June 16, 2022. The Skye terrier is among the rare breeds that compete. The dogs get the spotlight, but the upcoming show is also illuminating a human issue: veterinarians’ mental health. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
Hogan, the Weimaraner, competes in the Masters Agility Competition during the146th Westminster Dog Show on Saturday, June 19, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. Hogan came in second overall in the Jump Height Competition for the 24″ Class. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis)
Bentley, a Maltese, waits to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photos/Jennifer Peltz)
Georgia, a Dandie Dinmont terrier, waits to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
Porsche, a Russian toy, and owner Jolanta Terrell, of North Palm Beach, Fla., wait to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. The Russian toy is one of two breeds making their Westminster debut this year. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
Bergamasco shepherds Coco, left, and Saphire wait to compete in the ring during the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, June 20, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Alex, an old English sheep dog, is groomed before competing in the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, June 20, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
A Dalmatian competes at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – JUNE 21: Susan Blum combs the hair of Moxie a Glen of Imaal during the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at the Lyndhurst Estate on June 21, 2022 in Tarrytown, New York. The 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog show will feature over 3,500 dogs with over 200 breeds competing in three different competitions. The Best in Show dog will be announced at the conclusion of the event on Wednesday night. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)