Things to know about Westminster Dog Show
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Its old, and it's big.
The 2011 show is the 135th, with 2,500 dogs entered in 179 breeds. The dogs are sorted into seven groups. On Monday the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding groups trot out. Tuesday night the Sporting, Working, and Terrier groups and Best in Show are judged.

