Ch . Warren Remedy , a Smooth Fox Terrier , is awarded Best in Show for the third consecutive year , a feat not duplicated since at Westminster .

The profits of this show were donated to the American Red Cross in support of the war effort .

1934

Westminster becomes the first club to conduct Best In Show judging in accordance with the new rules and format installed by the AKC . Five Group winners ( Sporting , Working , Terrier , Toy and Non-Sporting ) compete for the final award of Best in Show .

The Children ’ s Handling Grand Challenge Trophy is offered for the first time at Westminster . Later to be known as Junior Handling , this competition continues to be part of Westminster every year .

The Boxer , Ch . Bang Away of Sirrah Crest , becomes the first dog from West of the Mississippi to win Best in Show at Westminster .

Mrs . M . Hartley ( Geraldine Rockefeller ) Dodge judges Best in Show , becoming the first woman to officiate a Best in Show competition at a dog show in the U . S .

Proceeds from these shows are donated to the American Red Cross . In 1943 and 1944 , proceeds go to the benefit of Dogs for Defense . In 1945 , the National War Fund is the recipient of the proceeds .

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the final event of any kind held at Madison Square Garden III . In 1969 , the show moves to Madison Square Garden IV , its present location .

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