Dog Show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club

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There’s a lot more than that to getting to and exhibiting in the United States’ most prestigious canine event, now in its 147th year.

Westminster Kennel ClubBut there’s a lot more than that to getting to and exhibiting in the United States’ most prestigious canine event, now in its 147th year.

The process of becoming a potential best in show begins when breeders suss out which puppies in a litter have the physical attributes and disposition to shine in what’s known as “conformation” competition. Judges do hands-on examinations and watch the dogs in motion, taking in each dog’s assets and imperfections. Especially in the finals, distinctions can be very subtle. Show folk often say that victory can go to “the dog on the day” - or as the rest of us might say, the one that just brings it.In records going back to 1907, Wire fox terriers have scampered away with the top prize 15 times, most recently in 2019.

 

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