The 145th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is underway, taking place in the Hudson Valley.

More than 8,000 people are heading to Tarrytown to take part.

The event usually takes place at Madison Square Garden. This year it'll be held at the Lyndhurst Mansion. The venue has previously hosted dog shows.

An event this big is important to local businesses hoping the guests will spend money in town

The manager of Hudson Farmer and the Fish says the restaurant is booked all weekend.

The show is only open to competitors.

This year's show features 2,500 champions from 206 breeds.