The Metro Specialties See Increased Entries
The Metro Specialties are a wonderful prelude to the crescendo of Westminster.
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It’s That Time…Westminster!
Anyway, the party kicks off bright and early tomorrow at Piers 92 & 94. Apparently there’s still no onsite parking this year since repairs remain ongoing after Carnival Cruise Lines opted to park one of their ships on Pier 92 last August. We never did get much explanation about how the ship managed to smash into the pier in broad daylight on a perfectly clear, calm day. But the NYC Department of Buildings has reassured us that the pier is no danger of collapse. So, thankfully, Westminster is in no danger of sinking into the Hudson.
Flynn Walks the Catwalk at AHA Benefit
For that we can thank last year’s Best In Show winner, Flynn aka GCHP Belle Creeks All I Care About Is Love, who was looking fine strutting down the runway alongside another iconic “10” – the ever fabulous Bo Derek. Both were headliners for an event that has been a centerpiece of Fashion Week since 2004.
THE 2019 PHILIPPINE CIRCUIT SHOW
The Philippine Canine Club, Inc. (PCCI) once again has conducted its very successful Philippine Circuit Show for 2019. The shows were held in conjunction with its institutional partners, the Department of Tourism and the Department of Agriculture. PCCI have now been hosting this show for seven years. It is one of the biggest if not the biggest dog show in Asia and is now one of the most well-known dog show events in the world, where the quality of the dogs entered is very high.
Table Talk – February 6, 2019
“The meetings here are not about IF there will be dog shows at the (Solano County) Fairgrounds. There WILL be Dog Shows and other events going forward…”
Scooter and Wheelchair Rentals for Westminster
For those of you needing a Scooter or Wheelchair for Westminster check out Scootaround rentals at https://www.scootaround.com for your scooter needs
For Those Driving to Westminster
For those of you driving to Westminster who normally park on the roof of Pier 92, that parking facility will not be available this year. It is under repair after a cruise ship hit the structure earlier in the year. Here are a few parking alternatives with contact information for folks looking to park their vehicles during Westminster:
The Westminster TOP 10 List
By Amy Fernandez Who doesn’t love those final countdowns? Every sport’s got ‘em. This one probably has more than it needs, but this one never loses its luster… Thankfully, we’re no longer agonizing about who got into Westminster and who didn’t. But this year the final tally easily reached the 2800 dog limit. We’ve got […]
Do Bigger Brains Equal Smarter Dogs? New Study Offers Answers
Bigger dogs, with larger brains, perform better on certain measures of intelligence than their smaller canine counterparts, according to a new study led by the University of Arizona.
2019 AKC National Championship Judging Panel
2019 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2019 AKC National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15, 2019. The 2019 event will showcase the top national and international […]
