The two new breeds eligible to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the Treeing Walker Coonhound, left, and the Russell Terrier, make each other's acquaintance during a news conference in New York, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. The 137th show is scheduled to run for two days starting on Feb. 11. / AP PHOTO/SETH WENIG
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NEW YORK - America's top dog show is ready to welcome two new breeds this year.
Two weeks before the start of the Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden, a pair of treeing Walker coonhounds and several Russell terriers were introduced Monday at a hotel across from the arena.
There will be 187 different breeds and varieties represented at the 137th Westminster event.
The treeing Walker coonhound looks like a large beagle. It gets its name for the way it chases raccoons up trees.
The Russell terrier is often referred to as a Jack Russell terrier.
More than 2,700 dogs will compete starting Feb. 11 for the title of best in show.
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