Kennel Clubs Join for “Meet & Compete”

In 2016, New York City will host the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship alongside the Meet & Compete event. This event is designed to allow people the opportunity to meet hundreds of different dogs; it is a joint event arranged by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and Westminster Kennel Club. Meet & Compete will be held on February 13th, 2016. The event is sponsored by Purina Pro Plan. The event also focuses on responsible dog ownership.

2016 will be the seventh year the AKC holds Meet the Breeds. AKC Vice President, Gina DiNardo said, “We’re excited to be partnering again with the Westminster Kennel Club to bring the public Meet & Compete. We will have a fantastic variety of breeds at  AKC Meet the Breeds® for attendees to meet and learn about straight from the experts.” Westminster Kennel Club President, Sean W. McCarthy said, “We are combining and expanding two exciting events for Westminster Week 2016, and the dog-loving public is the winner. We have more space for AKC Meet the Breeds® and more access for all to the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster. We are pleased once again to be partnering with the AKC to make it happen.”

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Beagle wins 2015 Best in Show

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"Miss P", a four-year-old Beagle was awarded the 2015 Westminster Best In Show classification at the 139th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Feb. 17. 

Name: Ch Tashtins Lookin For Trouble (a.k.a. "Miss P") 
Sex: Female 
Date of Birth: January 09, 2011 
Breeder: Lori D Crandlemire
Dam: Tashtin I Do De Claire
Owner: Eddie Dziuk, Lori Crandlemire, Kaitlyn Crandlemire 

Wire Fox Terrier wins Best In Show

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Sky, a seven-year-old Fox Terrier (wire) was awarded the 2014 Westminster Best In Show classification last night.   

Name: GCH After all Painting The Sky
Sex: Female
Date of Birth: June 18, 2008
Breeder: A J Pertuit Jr. & Betty Seton
Sire: Ch Fyrewyre Fast And Furious
Dam: Fyrewyre Forget-Me-Not
Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr., Torie Steel, S & M Olund and D Ryan

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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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Westminster Dog Competition: Best in Show 2012

The competition is now over at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York and a new Best in Show has been claimed.

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Westminster Names Purina as Official Pet Food Sponsor

Nestle Purina PetCare Company and the Westminster Kennel Club today announced a multi-year agreement making Purina the "official pet food sponsor" of the Annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show.

"Purina is proud to be the official pet food sponsor of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show," said Steven L. Crimmins, Chief Marketing Officer for Nestle Purina PetCare, North America. "Westminster is the ultimate destination for top dogs and their aspiring owners and handlers, and Purina is excited to be part of this prestigious event and to be the Westminster Kennel Club's partner."

Candy Caciolo, Purina Portfolio Director of Specialty, Breeder and Pet Acquisition, added: "Westminster represents the finest in the sport of purebred dogs. The opportunity to sponsor this show fits perfectly with Purina's long-standing commitment to the dog fancy. Many Westminster champions ? including the last five Best in Show winners ? have been fed Purina(R) Pro Plan(R) brand dog food, so it's fitting for Purina to partner with this distinguished kennel club."

Westminster Kennel Club President Peter R. Van Brunt said, "We are happy to welcome Purina to the Westminster family. This new and exciting partnership will further enhance our position as America's Dog Show and strengthen our ties with the purebred dog community."

The 136th Annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show will be held February 13-14, 2012, at Madison Square Garden and televised live on USA Network.

Purina last year unveiled the Purina Event Center, a $15 million 84,000-square-foot indoor dog show facility at Gray Summit, Mo, where six Westminster Best in Show winners, along with their owners and handlers, participated in the Grand Opening.

Nestle Purina PetCare, a global leader in the pet care industry, promotes responsible pet care, humane education, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets. The North American headquarters for Nestle Purina is located at Checkerboard Square in St. Louis, Missouri. Nestle Purina is part of Swiss-based Nestle, the world's leading nutrition, health and wellness Company.

Established in 1877, The Westminster Kennel Club is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs.