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2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – Key Dates & Hotel Information
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Westminster Kennel Club
The Westminster Kennel Club, established in 1877, is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of dogs. It hosts the iconic, all-breed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second-longest, continuously held sporting event in the U.S., and since 1948, the longest nationally televised live dog show. The annual dog show—a conformation competition for purebred dogs—and the Masters Agility Championship and Masters Obedience Championship— where dogs from all backgrounds are eligible to compete—make Westminster Week with its nearly 3,000 dogs from the U.S. and around the world a pinnacle experience for any dog lover. America’s Dog Show has captivated canine enthusiasts for more than a century with its educational benched format, where the public can engage with more than 200 breeds of dogs in New York City. The Club’s mission, which enhances the lives of all dogs, celebrates the companionship of dogs, promotes responsible dog ownership, and breed preservation.
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Special rates and arrangements have been made at the following hotels for the 2023 Wesminster Kennel Club Dog Show
HOTELS NEAR THE NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER IN QUEENS, NY:
NEW YORK LAGUARDIA AIRPORT MARRIOTT 102-05 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst, NY 11369
LAGUARDIA PLAZA HOTEL 104-04 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Reservations: (718) 269-1759Booking link: Book your group rate for Westminster Kennel Club Booking group name: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Cut-off date: April 5, 2023Room rate: $209 + taxes & feesPet fee: $125/per roomParking fee : $15 per vehicle per day
HAMPTON INN NEW YORK, LAGUARDIA AIRPORT By Hilton 102-40 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Breakfast buffet included
RENAISSANCE, NEW YORK FLUSHING HOTEL AT TANGRAM 133-36 37th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
FOUR POINTS, BY SHERATON, FLUSHING 33-68 Farrington St., Flushing, NY 11354
Booking link: Book your group rate for Westminster Kennel Club Booking group name: Westminster Kennel Club Cut-off date: March 21, 2023Room rate: $202 plus taxes and feesPet fee: $150 per stay, 2 pets max, weight max 200lbsParking fee: $30+ per regular vehicle per day
HOTELS IN NASSAU COUNTY (25 – 40 MINUTES FROM NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER):
HYATT PLACE GARDEN CITY 5 North Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Complimentary breakfast included
FOUR POINTS, MELVILLE By Sheraton 333 South Service Road, Plainview, NY 11803
Reservations: 516-694-6500Booking link: Book your group rate for Westminster Kennel Club Booking group name: Westminster Kennel Club Cut-off date: March 5, 2023Room rates : $195 plus taxes and fees (3 night minimum for weekend dates )Pet fee: $150 per stay
HOTELS IN NEW YORK CITY (35 – 45 MINUTES FROM NATIONAL TENNIS CENTER)
THE BENJAMIN A Royal Sonesta Hotel 125 East 50th St., New York, NY 10022
Res ervations: (866) 222-2365Booking link: The Benjamin Royal Sonesta – 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Booking group name: 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Cut-off date : April 14, 2023Room rates : $369 – $429 per night plus taxes and feesPet fee : $150 flat rate, up to two pets allowed (plus $250 for repairs if needed)
THE NEW YORKER A WYNDHAM HOTEL 481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Reservations: (800) 764 – 4680Booking link: NEW YORKER HOTEL WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB 2023 Booking group name: Westminster Kennel Club Early Bird: January 5, 2023Cut-off date: April 5, 2023Room rates : $289 – $509 plus taxes and feesPet fee: $150 refundable fee + $25 per day non-refundable cleaning fee (max $100)
The Key Dates of 2023 Wesminster Kennel Club Dog Show Don’t miss these deadlines!
DATE
EVENT
October 1, 2021- September 30, 2022 Qualifying period for Top 5 dogs, National Specialty winners, Obedience and Junior Handler invitations. Monday, January 9, 2023 Address changes for Conformation entries due to MB-F. January 13, 2023 MBF mailed all invitation letters.
First date all entries (invited and non-invited dogs) are accepted by MB-F. (This is a Champions Only show.)
Friday, February 10, 2023 Catalogue ads are due to the Westminster Office. Friday, February 17, 2023 ALL conformation entries close at 3 p.m.
Entries and fees received after the close of entries, or after the limit of 2,500 dogs is reached, will be returned.
If the entry limit is reached, entries and fees for those not accepted will be returned.
Duplicate entry fees will not be returned.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Entries open at 7 a.m. for the Masters Agility Championship.
This trial is open to dogs that have earned a MACH or PACH title only.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Entries close at 3 p.m. for the Masters Agility Champibship.
Entries received after the trail closes on April 5 will be placed on a waitlist.
Any entry with fee not accepted will be returned.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Requests for a Grand Champion medallion are accepted at the WKC office (must be accompanied by your AKC Grand Champion certificate.)
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