Notes from the Westminster Dog Show

We don't have to tell dog lovers it's a big deal. But did you know how big and elaborate it really is?
Random observations from a USA Today reporter attending the show:
+ Dog-fanciers throw lavish parties every year in toney locations like Tavern on the Green.
+ There's a doggie concierge at the Hotel Pennsylvania, where many of the dogs and their people stay. The hotel also has a dog spa with a his-and-hers bathroom area decorated with red fire hydrants. There are also dog treadmills, a canine masseuse and pet psychic.
+ At a dog fashion show for charity, canine supermodels wear ball gowns and tuxedos.