A soapy bath, blow dry, hair straightening session, macadamia oil rub, nail trim, and a glittery red bow to complete the look: the Yorkshire terrier's grooming routine is not for the faint of heart. But at a confirmation show, there is little room for error.
From teacup pooches to long-legged Great Danes, every dog had a chance to shine in the limelight in hopes of winning the Best in Show title.
Here's a look.
![Grooming tables line the floors of Dallas Market Hall during the bi-annual Lone Star State Classic Dog Show on July 9.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2cc3ab1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5670x3780+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc3%2F38%2Ff0e26be244e0a951215c5a471b01%2F7o2a1459.jpeg)
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![A Yorkshire Terrier stands atop a grooming table in front of ring 10. The red bows are a staple of their iconic dog show presentation.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0da9ec4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5760x3840+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F32%2F7c%2F1650fde94b849f54d6a8b6240a3a%2Fyorkshire.jpg)
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![A contestant grooms her Norfolk Terrier before competing for Best of Breed at the Lone Star State Classic Dog Show in Dallas, Texas. Dogs are judged against the breed standard, rather than the other competing dogs.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c6e6354/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5760x3840+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F12%2F49%2F199b9c554eb9926d7cc2a83d8299%2F7o2a1551.jpeg)
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![Two Pomeranians, Angel (left) and Sunny, peer over their kennel at the Lone Star State Classic Dog Show in Dallas, Texas. Attendees have the opportunity to purchase anything from dried chicken necks to epididymal sperm harvest kits.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/415537e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5760x3840+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fdf%2F9f%2Fdc8dde9b4537ad76a61fc97c4598%2F7o2a1061.jpeg)
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![A standard poodle's coat is trimmed and shaped atop a grooming table during the Lone Star State Classic Dog Show in Dallas, Texas. Show poodles are groomed into one of four acceptable style standards set by the American Kennel Club, each specific to the dog's age.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1e5af92/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5760x3840+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fdf%2F1c%2F309b3a52485ab9a2ee484c5d77b9%2F7o2a1032.jpeg)
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![A pomeranian is evaluated before competition during the Lone Star State Classic Dog Show in Dallas, Texas. Pomeranians have a distinct double coat and plumed tail, making pre-show grooming a challenge.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/997aa10/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5040x3360+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fee%2Fe4%2F11175ab54aeaa98dd3a3c6a2988d%2F7o2a1469.jpeg)
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![Linda Ogilvie of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of North Texas admires her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel "Dashy" during the Lone Star tar State Classic Dog Show in Dallas, Texas. The spaniels were shown as part of the "meet the breed" event, in which attendees could learn about the histories and characteristics of each breed.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fe661cb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5352x3568+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2b%2F68%2F86d6cc6d4d799df1a483bef36321%2F7o2a1530.jpeg)
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![A handler brushes out their Old English Sheepdog before competition at the Lone Star State Classic Dog Show in Dallas, Texas. During dog shows, it's common to see handlers tucking away combs in their hair and brushes in their waistbands.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e34a8ba/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5461x3641+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F5e%2F22%2F1c526dda43399c285c8e841ea8cf%2F7o2a1495.jpeg)
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![An English Bulldog waits outside of the arena during the Lone Star State Classic Dog Show in Dallas, Texas.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bd91c57/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5626x3751+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F34%2Fcc%2F38fc82da498e8268e0e846989e16%2F7o2a1087.jpeg)
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![Australian Shepherds are loaded into a van following the end of the Lone Star State Classic Dog Show in Dallas, Texas.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ba1cfd3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5096x3397+0+0/resize/880x587!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F1c%2F38%2F8f4a20cf4982a3c7a2ecc36d6f49%2F7o2a1733.jpeg)
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