We received the very sad news that Mr. Dennis McCoy of Apex, North Carolina passed away on February 18. Dennis was a longtime fancier, AKC judge, breeder of Poodles, and professional handler. He was an icon of our sport; brilliant, funny, witty and incredibly talented. His accomplishments are far too many to mention. Dennis–with Randy’s [...]
The Lone Star State Classic Dog Shows is pleased to announce that our Winter event is moving from December 7-10, 2023, to February 8-11, 2024. The event will still occur at Dallas Market Hall in Dallas, Texas. The change of date is primarily due to availability issues with Dallas Market Hall for the December dates [...]
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has announced it is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs; however, ingestion of elevated levels can lead to health issues depending on the [...]
Exhibitor FAQs Available Parking? Unloading? Hotels? Where is Westminster Week being held this year? The 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan,® including the 10th Anniversary Masters Agility Championship and 8th Annual Masters Obedience Championship, will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Where can I [...]
Great Barrington Kennel Club – Saturday, February 4, 2023 1 Hour Judging Delay Due to weather, there will be a 1 hour delay for all scheduled judging times at the Great Barrington Kennel Club on Saturday, February 4, 2023. There will be no “catch up.” Drive safely!
Late yesterday, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an extension of the temporary suspension of dog imports from countries classified as high risk for rabies. The current suspension period was to conclude on January 31. Today’s announcement extends the suspension period until July 31, 2023. Click here to read CDC’s [...]
From The Westminster Kennel Club: Earlier today, an e-blast was sent out with the good news that entries to our 2023 show can be submitted starting today, and with this email, we confirm that ALL ENTRIES may be submitted starting today, January 13. Some questions on the earlier entry opening date have arisen regarding the ability to enter [...]
ENTRIES NOW OPEN! –Breed conformation dogs (invited and non-invited) –Junior Showmanship invitees –Obedience invitees 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Monday and Tuesday, May 8-9, 2023 8th Annual Masters Obedience Championship Saturday, May 6, 2023 Invite list .& premium list here!
The breed judge for Pointers will be Dr. Michael Woods of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada at the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on May 9, 2023. The Westminster Kennel Club Premium List is available on westminsterkennelclub.org.
We received the very sad news that Lee Canalizo of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away on December 22. Lee was a retired AKC judge, breeder of Sighthounds, artist and silversmith. She was a kind, talented smart lady whose smile always lit up the room. Lee began breeding Afghan Hounds in the 1960s and Salukis shortly [...]
