WELCOME TO THE 147TH ANNUAL WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
DONALD G . STURZ President
DAVID A . HELMING Show Chairman
We are excited to host this year ’ s events at the iconic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center , Flushing Meadows , Corona Park , New York . This incredible venue will host over 3,000 champion and performance dogs in various events over three days of competitions for the coveted “ Best in Show ” and Master performance titles .
We start this Celebration of Canines on Saturday with “ Family Day ,” where we showcase the excitement and teamwork that only the Masters Agility and Masters Obedience Championships can bring . We will also feature a sampling of performance events on Saturday , including dock diving , herding , scent work , and freestyle obedience demonstrations . You will also be able to join us for Dog Show 101 class to learn more about the judging journey to Best in Show .
We thank all preservation breeders , owners , handlers , sponsors , and partners for your continued support of this extraordinary celebration of canine companionship . A special thank you to FOX Sports for bringing these incredible dogs to a vast audience of dog lovers ; and to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the use of their beautiful grounds for the show .
We are proud to continue our legacy that started in 1877 . Westminster has always been more than a dog show , and never more so in our 147th season . Enjoy !
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