The 2013 Non-Sporting Group runner-up, a standard poodle, returned to Madison Square Garden to capture the title.

Breed: Poodle (Standard)
(photo by Kwai Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
The standard poodle, known by the call name of Ally, went on to be chosen as the 1st runner-up in the Best in Show competition.
Second place Non-Sporting group honors went to another returnee, a Tibetan spaniel who came in fourth a year ago:

Breed: Tibetan Spaniel
(photo by Kwai Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
A miniature poodle and Dalmatian rounded out this year’s Top 4.

Breed: Poodle (Miniature)
(photo by Kwai Chan / Meniscus Magazine)

Breed: Dalmatian
(photo by Kwai Chan / Meniscus Magazine)
Video: Behind the scenes at the 2014 Westminster Dog Show
video by Mai D. Chan / Meniscus Magazine