Isle of Dogs: Westminster Kennel Club show opens in New York

A dog competes in the Masters Agility Championship during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, U.S., February 8, 2020. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of dogs from 20 countries will compete in this year's annual Westminster Kennel Club show in New York, which opens Sunday and culminates with the crowning of "Best-in-Show," the most coveted prize for pedigree dogs in the United States.

This year's 3-day competition will showcase the skills and good looks of more than 2,600 dogs from 49 U.S. states and 19 other countries, including Japan, Australia and Thailand.