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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.
Dog Show Community
When you become involved in the sport of purebred dogs, you will eventually become part of a huge new FAMILY. That’s right, a “Family.”
Westminster Kennel Club (NYC)
Gail Miller Bisher, WKC Director of Communications, shares her opinion on the new location of the 2023 Wesminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Westminster Kennel Club (NYC)
Meet the Judging Panel for the 147th Westminster Dog Show taking place May 6-9, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Dog Show Community
When you think of the magnitude of shows such as Westminster, which is televised and has a schedule to keep, being on time is paramount.
Westminster Kennel Club (NYC)
The WKC Dog Show will be held May 8-9, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.
Kennel Clubs & Registries
For the second year in a row, the Penn Ridge Charitable Foundation fundraiser was held at the Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia.
Dog Shows
Our wonderful sport of purebred dogs has lost another legend. The recent passing of Barbara Dempsey Alderman has left a void in our sport.
Meet the Judges
Insights from Working Group AKC Judge Walter Sommerfelt. Read about judge’s opinions on various topics regarding the Working Group dog breeds.
Dog Sports
Those of us who compete in the various sports of purebred dogs, know that each one of us may define success in very different ways.
Meet the Judges
Interview with 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Junior Showmanship Judge Show Karen Mammano – A dream assignment, I was over the moon!
Herding Group
Interview with 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Herding Group Judge Sharon Ann Redmer – WKC always rises to the occasion.
Meet the Judges
Interview with 2022 Wesminster Kennel Club Dog Show Non-Sporting Group Judge Evalyn Gregory – I am honored to be part of Westminster history.
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