Hall of Famer Mike Mussina had an Irish setter that competed

Trumpet the bloodhound

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Hollywood the Maltese

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Winston the French bulldog

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River the German shepherd

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River took the ring in stride, but handler Lenny Brown said they’re taking the competition “one step at a time.”

Hall of Famer Mike Mussina had an Irish setter that competed

Hall of Famer Mike Mussina had an Irish setter that competed

Trumpet the bloodhound

Trumpet the bloodhound

Hollywood the Maltese

Hollywood the Maltese

“Small dog, but big personality,”

“Small dog, but big personality,”

Winston the French bulldog

Winston the French bulldog

owners is defensive lineman Morgan Fox

owners is defensive lineman Morgan Fox

River the German shepherd

River the German shepherd

River took the ring in stride, but handler Lenny Brown said they’re taking the competition “one step at a time.”

River took the ring in stride, but handler Lenny Brown said they’re taking the competition “one step at a time.”

New York Yankees great Lou Gehrig brought his German shepherd to the competition

New York Yankees great Lou Gehrig brought his German shepherd to the competition

Three more finalists will be selected Wednesday night, when all seven will face off for the coveted best in show prize.

Three more finalists will be selected Wednesday night, when all seven will face off for the coveted best in show prize.