TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter ...................................................................................................... 6 Officers for 2024 / 25 ................................................................................................ 7 A Tribute to Kaz Hosaka ......................................................................................... 8
WESTMINSTER WEEK 2025 10
Westminster Week Venue ..................................................................................... 10 Empire State Building Lighting ............................................................................. 13 Westminster Week Schedule ................................................................................ 14 Event Coverage .................................................................................................... 15 Ring Schedule ....................................................................................................... 16 Dog Show Info ...................................................................................................... 18 Hidden Gems ........................................................................................................ 20 2025 Judges ......................................................................................................... 22 Best in Show Judge Interview ............................................................................... 22 Group Judges ....................................................................................................... 24 Breed Judges ........................................................................................................ 26 Masters Agility Championship .............................................................................. 35 Agility Judges ....................................................................................................... 36 Masters Obedience Championship ...................................................................... 37 Obedience Judge ................................................................................................ 38 Flyball Tournament at Westminster ...................................................................... 39 Junior Showmanship ............................................................................................. 40 Junior Showmanship Judges ................................................................................ 41
WESTMINSTER CARES 42
Breed Education ................................................................................................... 42 Canine Health ....................................................................................................... 42 Community Support ............................................................................................. 42 Breed Rescue Awards ........................................................................................... 43 Canine Companionship ........................................................................................ 43 Dog Sports Support .............................................................................................. 44 LA Wildfires Response .......................................................................................... 44 2025 Veterinarian of the Year ................................................................................ 44 Meet Our New Resident Veterinarian ................................................................... 45 The Leash Connection .......................................................................................... 45
WESTMINSTER AWARDS 46
Sensation Award Winners ..................................................................................... 46 Additional Awards ................................................................................................ 47
THE WINNERS OF 2024 48
Best in Show Winner ............................................................................................. 49 Best in Show Media Tour ...................................................................................... 50 Reserve Best in Show Winner ............................................................................... 51 2024 Group Winners ............................................................................................ 51 2024 Masters Agility Champion ........................................................................... 52 2024 Masters Obedience Champion .................................................................... 52 2024 Best Junior Handler Winner ......................................................................... 52
THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB 2025