Often imitated but never replicated, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, in its 149th year, is racing toward its conclusion. A group of New York Times journalists will be providing up-to-the-minute live analysis of the competition, in which seven group winners will face off at Madison Square Garden in hopes of capturing best in show.

The Westminster Dog Show unfolds Tuesday with its Best in Show event. Follow along to catch all the highlights, analysis and more.

Monty the Giant Schnauzer was named Best in Show at the 149th Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday in Manhattan, New York.