05 February 2014
Three new breeds to debut at 2014 Westminster Dog Show
Three new breeds will vie for Best of Show at the Westminster Dog Show February 10-12.
The WKC announced last month that Chinooks, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos and Rat Terriers will join the competition bringing the total to 190 breeds. About 2,845 dogs, the most in more than two decades, will participate in the 138th annual show.
Before being included in the show, a breed must meet American Kennel Club rules, including having sufficient numbers in the United States, a certain geographical distribution, and a parent club that makes sure they are following responsible breeding practices and meet certain characteristics.
Preceding this year's show, the First Annual Masters Agility Championship on February 8, which will be open to mixed breeds for the first time in more than 100 years.
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