2010 Westminter Kennel Club Dog Show
>> Sunday, February 14, 2010
It's that time of year again, 2010 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Madison
Square Gardens, New York City, N.Y.
Square Gardens, New York City, N.Y.
Several of my south Florida friends packed their bags, cars and vans and headed out for the big apple. Canines and their human companions alike are excited to be part of
the biggest dog show in the United States. Westminster is one of the only remaining
bench shows in the country. A bench show is equivalent to a meet and greet area.
This gives the dogs, owners, handlers and breeders an opportunity to visit with people who may be interested in their breed or showing dogs.
the biggest dog show in the United States. Westminster is one of the only remaining
bench shows in the country. A bench show is equivalent to a meet and greet area.
This gives the dogs, owners, handlers and breeders an opportunity to visit with people who may be interested in their breed or showing dogs.
This year at Westminster Kennel Club 3 new breeds will be making their debut.
A Norwegian buhund, The Pyrenean Shepherd, pictured below,
A Norwegian buhund, The Pyrenean Shepherd, pictured below,
Also debuting will be Alchemy, a nine year old sleek coated Irish red & white setter
In case you are wondering where all the dogs can go to get their daily exercise and walks...
There are areas planned out in advance just for these necessary activities.
Including a designated bathing area,
Including a designated bathing area,
Doggie grooming area
and of course, the all important potty area
While Westminster Kennel Club is known for it's famed annual all breed dog show, the organization has also generously donated proceeds yearly to many charities. ASPCA, Search & Rescue Dogs, Greyhound Rescue, Red Cross and most recently have teamed up with Pedigree for the Pedigree Adoption Drive. The combined effort has generated nearly $2 million dollars toward breed rescues and rescue of shelter dogs.
Westminster is the nations second largest continually held sporting event, after the Kentucky Derby. For those interested in watching the groups will be aired by USA network Monday, February 15 at 8pm eastern. Remaining groups and Best In Show will air Tuesday, February 16th from 8p-11pm eastern.
Pictured below is Uno, the beagle who won Best In Show in 2007.
For more information on the Westminster Kennel Club and the 2010 show, here is a link to the site.
To donate to the Pedigree Adoption drive
http://www.pedigree.com/03Adoption/?CID=USA
*All pictures were acquired on the internet I own nothing.
*All pictures were acquired on the internet I own nothing.
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1 comments:
Great pics of Westminster! As a sighthound owner, of course I love the Borzois.
I petted Uno the beagle! (which means he smelled our dogs on my hands, and our dogs smelled him.) His handler and he were out in Southern California lobbying against the mandatory sterilization laws of Los Angeles. We all lost, unfortunately.
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