The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, announces that Nestlé Purina PetCare has donated $473,829.39 to support canine health. The gift was presented to CHF Board Chairman Dr. J. Charles Garvin and CEO Dr. Diane Brown at the Westminster Kennel Club […]
Delta Cargo is committed to the safe and reliable transport of pets and all live animals in our care. A careful internal review has demonstrated that large pets are especially vulnerable to incidents due to kennel failures. In order to eliminate the risk of injury and escape of large pets in transit, Delta will embargo kennels […]
The 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show was awarded to Wire Fox Terrier, “King”, GCH Kingarthur Van Foliny Home, by Judge Mr. Peter Green. Congratulations to King’s owner Mr. Victor Malzoni, Handler, Gabriel Rangel, and Breeders Mr. & Mrs. R De Munter & D Ulterwijk! Photo by Lisa Croft Elliott
Photo by Lisa Croft Elliott Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 11, 2019 Total Entry: 2815 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Peter Green Show Photographer(s): John Ashbey • Website: johnashbey.com Standard Image – Fritz Clark • Website: www.fritzclark.com JC Photo • Phone: (201) 772-5014 Dog Reg: GCHS Kingarthur […]
By Amy Fernandez At the risk of being redundant, I want to reiterate the fact that we are inclined to take the smooth stuff in this sport for granted. For instance, from the get-go, the Pekingese has been a linchpin of purebred competition, dominating the show ring long before it led any BIS onslaught from […]
The Metro Specialties are a wonderful prelude to the crescendo of 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.
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.
New York, NY- The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog officially open its doors in New York City at its new location, 101 Park Ave, just steps away from Grand Central Station. The Museum houses one of the world’s largest repositories of canine fine art. The Museum contains art from famous dog artists […]
In honor of the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, this week we are sharing a photo from the 1968 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The photo shows Mr. Peter Green handling Lakeland Terrier, Ch. Stringray of Derryabah, to Best in Show. At the time, this Lakeland Terrier was the first and only dog to […]
