For dog obsessives, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the unmissable sporting event of the entire year. Photographer Hatnim Lee went backstage — officially known as the benching area — to immortalize these elite show canines as they squared off in the ring and scrambled to prep for their big moment in the spotlight. Feast your eyes on these Best in Show hopefuls battling for Best in Breed and Best in Group — and yes, occasionally collapsing into a much-needed nap mid-crisis!
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