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The Great American Dog Show Takes Over the Windy City at The McCormick Place Convention Center August 25-27
Families and dog lovers from all over Chicagoland can enjoy great family-friendly entertainment (at an accessible value) and the thrill of world-class canine competition at the upcoming Great American Dog Show. The Show will be held August 25-27, at The McCormick Place Convention Center. Spectators can watch premier show dogs and competitors from the 200 American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized breeds compete for top prizes throughout the weekend. “The International Kennel Club of Chicago is thrilled to be bringing Dog Shows back in a big way to theWindy City in 2023, said Scott Pfeil, Principal and IKC President. “Dogs have always been integral to the fabric of our city, and we encourage Chicagoland dog lovers and their families to join us in […]
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Wins Best in Show at 147th Westminster Kennel Club
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen “Buddy” won Best in Show at the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan under judge Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Sweigart at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Tuesday, May 9. Buddy, a 6-year-old male of Palm Springs, California, officially known as CH […]
The Big E – Enthusiasm Is Contagious
Finally, spring has returned to the North to renew and refresh our lives. The first warm days help us melt from the chill, darkness, and rain of the season just ended. Whether the groundhog sees or does not see its shadow on February 2nd, by the time we reach mid-April, we know the season has truly arrived. Suddenly, one by one, or one and all, the girls come into season. They remind us that as the flowers bloom, so do they. Outdoor dog shows proliferate. The bigger rings and green grass always make the dogs look better. No more are there heavy coats, gloves, and hats to pack. Colorful sundresses and golf shirts dominate the show grounds. Ahh, yes, it’s spring at last.
Pet Zero
These past three years have certainly proved to be eye-opening for a whole host of reasons that stretch far beyond Covid.
Up, Up And Away: Don Sturz Takes The Lead At Westminster
In 1972 ten-year old Don Sturz showed his Golden Retriever Ch. Copper Kettles Headliner (Clyde) at his first Westminster, and made it to the Junior Showmanship finals.
Fountain Valley, CA Resident Wins Top All-American Dog at Masters Agility Championship at Westminster
A mixed breed dog from Fountain Valley, California, handled by Teresa Rodney, won the Top All-American Dog award at the 10th Anniversary of the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster presented by Purina Pro Plan. The event was held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, May 6. Score, a 7-year-old male, […]
Ellicott City, MD Resident Wins Masters Agility Championship At Westminster
The Border Collie of Ellicott City, Maryland, owned and handled by Cynthia Hornor, won the 10th Anniversary of the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster presented by Purina Pro Plan. The event was held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Saturday, May 6. Truant, a 6.5-year-old male, officially known as NAC MACH […]
Westminster Memories: An Outsider’s Look on the Westminster Dog Show
by Kerry Rushby Photograph by Lisa Croft Elliott Originally published March 2011 One question I asked myself during my visit to New York for Westminster: Is it the case of New York – the City that never sleeps, or is it Westminster – the dog show that never disappoints? What went through my mind also […]
Crufts 2023
Contrary to non-stop AR predictions, Crufts has not faded into oblivion. In fact, 2023 was mobbed from start to finish. Spanning Thursday through Sunday, March 9-12, spectator attendance at this supersized venue broke records throughout the four days. Both Saturday and Sunday, Birmingham’s NEC was forced to suspend ticket sales for several hours to achieve some modicum of crowd control.
