Westminster Dog Show 2012: Pugs, Chihuahuas Rock Toy Group (PHOTOS)

New York -- The 136th Westminster Kennel Dog Club Show is well underway on Monday at Madison Square Garden with pugs, bulldogs, dalmatians, and more having already competed.

There are 2,000 dogs at this year's competition, but some of our favorites reside in the Toy Group. The toy group breed hasn't had as much success as some of the bigger dogs in winning Best of Show, but typically win our hearts with their cuteness and cuddlyness. On Monday we tracked pugs and long coat Chihuahuas at they strutted their stuff and competed in the world's most famous dog competition.

We'll have updates throughout the day on show winners and more photographs, but first take a minute and see if you don't smile looking at these handsome dogs.

Purebred show dogs from around the country collect in New York for the 136th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday and Tuesday. The dogs come from across the country to compete for two days in the world's most famous dog show against top entries in their breed, in their group and in the show. Find details on what time the 2012 Westminster Dog Show airs on TV and what channel it will air on. Pictured here is a long-tailed Chihuahua from the Show. IBTimes

Purebred show dogs from around the country collect in New York for the 136th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday and Tuesday. The dogs come from across the country to compete for two days in the world's most famous dog show against top entries in their breed, in their group and in the show. Find details on what time the 2012 Westminster Dog Show airs on TV and what channel it will air on. Pictured here is a long-tailed Chihuahua from the Show. IBTimes

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