Wendy Lu of San Jose hugs her Pomeranian Daisy while competing in the Westminster Kennel Club Masters Agility Championship in New York. Daisy made it to the 50-dog final round. (Mary Altaffer / Associated Press)
Agility competitors spanned 74 breeds and varieties and included 15 mixed-breed hopefuls. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP/Getty Images)
A golden retriever competes in the agility ring. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP/Getty Images)
In the agility contest’s second year, the number of competitors grew more than 45%, though the club raised the bar for qualifying. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP/Getty Images)
The agility ring is a fast-growing element of the nation’s premiere canine show. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP/Getty Images)
Sadie, a cocker spaniel, competes in the agility ring. (Mary Altaffer / Associated Press)
A dog competes in the agility ring. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP/Getty Images)
