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October 19, 2009
Meet the Breeds
Over the weekend, animal enthusiasts held a "Meet the Breeds" event at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. A collection of 160 dog breeds and 41 cat breeds were on display in areas decorated to reflect each animal's heritage, characteristics and attributes as a pet, according to the American Kennel Club. Attendees were able to pet the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and learn about them directly from breed experts. (20 images)

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Mojito, a Chihuahua, smells spectator Maria-Liisa Lydon during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz


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Sandy Adler of Westchester, N.Y. pets her 13-year-old Sphynx Hale Bop during the "Meet the Breeds" event at the Jacob Javits convention center, Saturday, Oct. 17, in New York. The event, billed as the world's largest showcase of cats and dogs, continued through Sunday, Oct. 18th. AP / Mary Altaffer



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A Javanese cat rests inside its cage during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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Hundreds of spectators view the different breeds of dogs and cats during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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Courtney Luikert walks her Collie outside the Jacob Javits Convention Center during the "Meet The Breeds" show Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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Diane Bove plays with her Selkirk Rex cat, "Curleone," during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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Hahl Perry, left, and Anthony Demarzo walk their Afghan Hounds outside the Jacob Javits Convention Center during the "Meet The Breeds" show Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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Barbara Lynch watches as her Briard, named Querida, reaches for food during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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An American Wire Hair cat rests in her owner's arms during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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Two Borzoi dogs, owned by Debra West, are shown on the floor during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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An Exotic breed cat is shown during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. An Exotic, is a mix between an American Shorthair and Persian. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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"Garth", a bloodhound, receives attention from his owner Karen Dewey, left, and a spectator during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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A Beagle and its owner Nanette Prideaux, pose during the "Meet The Breeds" show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Oct. 17, in New York City. Getty Images / Afton Almaraz



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John Gardiner, of Hackensack, N.J. plays with his 2-year old Sphynx cat, Scarlet O'Hairless during media preview of "Meet the Breeds", Wednesday, Oct. 14, in New York. AP / Mary Altaffer



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Rescued kittens Esme, left, and Ringo look out from their enclosure during media preview of "Meet the Breeds", Wednesday, Oct. 14, in New York. AP / Mary Altaffer



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Fresco, an 8-month-old Seal Point Siamese from Elizabethtown, Penna., sits on a Persian rug during the "Meet the Breeds" event at the Jacob Javits convention center, Saturday, Oct. 17, in New York. AP / Mary Altaffer



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Ada Nieves holds Vanilla, a five-year-old short hair Chihuahua, during the "Meet the Breeds" event at the Jacob Javits convention center, Saturday, Oct. 17, in New York. AP / Mary Altaffer



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Wishbone, a 12-week-old spayed female rescued kitten who is up for adoption from the "All About Spay Neuter Foster Network" in Howard Beach, Queens, plays in it's cage during the "Meet the Breeds" event at the Jacob Javits convention center, Saturday, Oct. 17, in New York. AP / Mary Altaffer



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Sharon Walls of the Garden State Saluki Club talks to visitors of the "Meet the Breeds" event at the Jacob Javits convention center about her Saluki's Rinah, left, and Navarre, Saturday, Oct. 17, in New York. AP / Mary Altaffer



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Winston, an 11-month-old Bulldog is petted during the "Meet the Breeds" event at the Jacob Javits convention center, Saturday, Oct. 17, in New York. AP / Mary Altaffer



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