Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Facts and Figures
July 16, 2018 No CommentsThe Best in Show winner is declared “America’s Dog for one year following the show.” Established in 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club is America’s oldest organization devoted to the sport of purebred dogs. The organization and show pre-date the invention of the lightbulb, the car, basketball, and the World Series in baseball. The Westminster Dog […]
Read MoreThe Toughest Application on Earth
July 16, 2018 No CommentsThough it is becoming increasingly easier to view the Westminster Dog Show, entering your pooch takes a lifetime of work. The show itself can be a confusing process; benched dogs interact with one another, owners talk to members of the crowd, and spectators follow the procession of groups: sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and […]
Read MoreCalling all Westminster Kennel Cub Enthusiasts
July 16, 2018 No CommentsThe Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the can’t-miss event of the year for dog lovers around the country. The all-breed conformation show has been held in New York City annually since 1877. Participants are judged against their breed standards in order to see how close they match the ideal breed specimen. These may include […]
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