Watching the end of a group competition in conformation is fun and exciting.

Seeing the dogs the judge selects as they form their short list of top candidates for the win.

The dogs and handlers line up and show their stuff one last time for the judge.

Then the judge selects the best dog in the group.

I love it when the handlers and dogs react to the win with joy and exuberance.

Check out this Toy Fox Terrier bounding with excitement as their handler smiles down at them

Photo details: Nikon D300. Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8. Focal length 125mm. ISO 400. 1/1000 sec. f/13.