— -- Over 3,000 dogs at the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show are competing for a variety of awards, including the prestigious top title of Best in Show .
The pooches are judged based on how closely they meet the traditional standard created by the parent club for their breed, according to the Westminster Kennel Club's official website.
The created standard takes into consideration factors like movement, temperament and physical traits like height and weight, coat and ear shape and placement, the WKC wrote on its site.
But for the average viewer, only one factor matters: cuteness!
Here, we've rounded up the most adorable pups at the show. Who's the cutest? You be the judge!
This little eager Pembroke Welsh corgi A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is seen in the judging area, Feb. 15, 2016, in New York during the first day of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 140th Annual Dog Show. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images This Irish wolfhound who's totally pooped An Irish Wolfhound waits in the grooming area during the first day of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 140 Annual Dog Show, Feb. 16, 2016, in New York. Matthew Eisman/Getty Images This Pomeranian being carried by its human chauffeur Caitlin Weinert holds her Pomeranian named "Havoc" in one hand while using her smartphone in an elevator leaving the 140 Annual Westminster Kennel Dog Show held at Pier 94 in New York, Feb. 15, 2016. Anthony Behar/Sipa USA This French bulldog with his widdle, dainty paw in the air A French bulldog looks up at his handler before judging at the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Feb. 15, 2016, in New York. Mike Segar/Reuters This otter hound in all its fluffy glory An otterhound is shown in the ring during the Hound group competition during the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Feb. 15, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Mary Altaffer/AP Photo These Boston terriers patiently waiting for treats Handlers stand in the ring with Boston Terriers during judging at the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Feb. 15, 2016, in New York. Mike Segar/Reuters This Dogue de Bordeaux who's just over it A Dogue de Bordeaux in the competition area, Feb. 16, 2016, in New York during Day Two of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 140th Annual Dog Show. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images This bichon frise who's basically a marshmallow A Bichon Frise is seen in the judging area, Feb. 15, 2016, in New York during the first day of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 140th Annual Dog Show. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images This long-haired dachshund who's loving its long locks A Long Haired Dachshund waits in the grooming area during the first day of competition at the Westminster Kennel Club 140 Annual Dog Show, Feb. 16, 2016, in New York. Matthew Eisman/Getty Images This golden retriever who's basically a big bunny A Golden Retriever runs the agility course during the agility ring during the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship, Feb. 13, 2016, in New York, at the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Timothy a. Clary/AFP/Getty Images