Behind the fluff: What it's like inside the world's most famous dog show

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A range of people and dog breeds -- including seven new ones -- came together at the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this weekend. The competition was stiff.

The two-day show in New York City featured contests from agility to cosmetic judging. The most prestigious award, Best in Show, will be announced on Tuesday night; last year, a beagle named Miss P defied the odds to win the title.

While the judges see lots of fluff, frills and glamour, a fair amount of preparation (and weirdness) takes place behind the curtain, for both pooches and trainers. Just take a look below.

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