TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter....................................................................................... 6 Officers for 2025 / 26................................................................................ 7 Westminster History................................................................................ 8
WESTMINSTER WEEK 2026 10
Westminster Week Venues.................................................................... 10 Westminster Week Proclamation......................................................... 12 Empire State Building Lighting............................................................. 13 Westminster Week Schedule................................................................. 14 Event Coverage..................................................................................... 15 Ring Schedule....................................................................................... 16 Dog Show Basics................................................................................... 18 Hidden Gems........................................................................................ 20 Best in Show Judge Interview............................................................... 22 Group Judges....................................................................................... 24 Breed Judges........................................................................................ 26 Masters Agility Championship.............................................................. 34 Agility Judges........................................................................................ 35 Flyball Tournament at Westminster....................................................... 37 Junior Showmanship............................................................................. 38 Junior Showmanship Judges................................................................. 39 Pat Trotter Tribute................................................................................. 40 John Ashbey Tribute............................................................................. 42
WESTMINSTER CARES 44
Breed Education.................................................................................... 44 Canine Health........................................................................................ 44 Community Support.............................................................................. 44 Breed Rescue Awards............................................................................ 46 Canine Companionship......................................................................... 46 Dog Sports Support.............................................................................. 46 The Leash Connection........................................................................... 46
WESTMINSTER AWARDS 48
Sensation Award Winners...................................................................... 48 Additional Awards................................................................................. 49
THE WINNERS OF 2025 50
Best in Show Winner............................................................................. 51 Best in Show Media Tour....................................................................... 52 Reserve Best in Show Winner................................................................ 53 2025 Group Winners............................................................................. 53 2025 Masters Agility Champion............................................................ 54 2025 Masters Obedience Champion.................................................... 54 2025 Best Junior Handler Winner......................................................... 54
THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB 2026