by Amy Fernandez Dog people pride themselves in their fortitude. Rain, snow, sleet, and hail often complicate trips, but rarely stop them. Westminster’s Midtown Manhattan location and February date traditionally makes it one of the year’s biggest travel challenges. Last week’s snow definitely tested hardcore exhibitors. I have heard countless tales of [...]
Westminster has done their best to make the place look like home. The club’s colors and logo define the territory the moment you arrive at the Piers. Even so, long time Westminster exhibitors better brace themselves for a shock when they enter this big, rambling show site. Overall, you will probably come away from the [...]
Parking and Unloading at the Piers By the end of day one, the verdict on Westminster’s new show site was pretty unanimous. It’s definitely more spacious and comfortable for dogs and exhibitors. But there is a very definite trade off for this comfort. And that starts at the beginning. Whether they were driving or using [...]
The Vets’ Office at Pier 92 is exactly what you’d want a dog show vets’ office to be–quiet. Dr. Jeffrey Levy and Dr. Mari Morimoto are ready and waiting to help any dog needing medical attention, but just at the moment there are no takers. Both vets are members of New York City’s Veterinary Medical [...]
The Standard Poodle ring seemed a good place to measure the ease of grooming and showing in this new venue. Handler Julie Pantages of Gloucester, MA appreciated the ability to warm up her dog, GCh Blacktie Tailor Made (“Tailor”) before entering the ring– an impossible feat in the grooming area at Madison Square Garden. “This is [...]
Day One of a new era for Westminster. A fleet of shuttle buses have been engaged to transport spectators, exhibitors, handlers, and the media from the “traditional” hotels– the Pennsylvania, New Yorker, and Affinia– to Piers 92 and 94 for the daytime judging. After less snowfall over the weekend than predicted, it’s warm and raining as the 7:30 a.m. shuttle loads outside the Hotel Pennsylvania.
Westminster Kennel Club New York, NY Monday, February 11, 2013 Best of Breed results for the Hound, Toy, Non Sporting and Herding Group breeds will be posted throughout the day. Please check back for updates Best of Breed Results HOUNDS Afghan Hound – Judge: Dr. Jerry Klein BOB - GCh Exlysta Aries Ciel Noir [...]
Today Carlos wants to remind us that no matter how important fashion is… It is one quarter of a mile from the front of pier 92 to the back wall! Comfy feet mean happy people! Photo by Lisa Croft-Elliott
By Lisa Dubé Forman On Saturday, February 9, 2013, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens stole the show at New Jersey’s Meadowlands Exposition Center. Two back-to-back specialty shows were held at the Exposition Center to celebrate these wonderful rustic, petit French hounds. Along with the Roughy’s, there were 10 other breed specialties for Saturday’s production. If [...]
