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The following events are scheduled during Westminster Week 2011:
Dog Shows
There are a number of specialty dog shows being held in the New York Tri State area in the days leading up to Westminster. See www.akc.org or www.infodog.com for a complete listing of all shows.
Big Apple Sporting Society, Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel, East Rutherford, NJ
Ladies' Kennel Association of America Agility Trial, Meadowlands Exposition Center,
Secaucus, NJ
Long Island Golden Retriever Club, Bay Shore, NY
New York Hotel Pennsylvania
Progressive Dog Club
The New Yorker Hotel
Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc.
Yorkshire Terrier Club of Greater New York
Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ
Central New Jersey Hound Association
Cocker Spaniel Club Of Long Island
Irish Setter Club of Long Island
Ladies' Kennel Association of America Agility Trial
Schuylkill Valley German Shorthaired Pointer Club
Collie Club of Long Island, Inc., Bristol, CT
Collie Club of New England, Inc., Bristol, CT
Long Island Golden Retriever Club, Inc., Bay Shore, NY
New York Hotel Pennsylvania
Boston Terrier Club of New York
Chihuahua Club Of Greater New York
Empire Miniature Pinscher Club Of Greater New York
French Bulldog Club Of America
Greater New York Havanese Club
Metropolitan New York Shih Tzu Fanciers
Papillon Club Of America, Inc.
Pekingese Club of New Jersey
The New Yorker Hotel
Yorkshire Terrier Club of Greater New York
Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ
Bichon Frise Club of Northern New Jersey
Dachshund Association Of Long Island
Delaware Valley Pug Club
Empire Saluki Club
Gordon Setter Club Of America, Inc.
Hudson English Setter Club
Irish Red And White Setter Association Of America
Irish Setter Club Of Long Island
Long Island Doberman Pinscher Club
Long Island German Shorthaired Pointer Club
Mid New Jersey Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Association
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club Of America
Collie Club of Connecticut, Inc., Bristol, CT
Long Island Bulldog Club, Sheraton Edison Raritan Center, Edison, NJ
Long Island Golden Retriever Club, Bay Shore, NY
New York Hotel Pennsylvania
American Chinese Crested Club, Inc.
Boston Terrier Club Of New York
Chihuahua Club Of Greater New York
Empire Miniature Pinscher Club Of Greater New York
Knickerbocker Dachshund Club
Meadowlands Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club
Papillon Club Of America, Inc.
Pug Dog Club Of Greater New York
Shih Tzu Club Of Northern New Jersey, Inc.
The New Yorker Hotel
Yorkshire Terrier Club Of America, Inc.
Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ
Afghan Hound Association Of Long Island
Cocker Spaniel Club Of Long Island
Eastern Irish Setter Association
Empire Saluki Club
English Setter Association Of America, Inc.
Garden State All Terrier Club, Inc.
Gordon Setter Club Of America, Inc.
Greater New York Bichon Frise Fanciers, Inc
Long Island Doberman Pinscher Club
Sleepy Hollow German Shorthaired Pointer Club
Bulldog Club Of America, Sheraton Edison Raritan Center, Edison, NJ
Hartford-Springfield Collie Club, Bristol, CT
Suffolk Obedience Training Club, Inc., Bay Shore, NY
Other Events (confirmed)
7:30 am - 5 pm
The Business of Writing Conference
Produced by The Pet Socialite Inc. and Hosted by Charlotte Reed
Hotel Pennsylvania
401 Seventh Avenue at 33rd Street, 18th Floor
Pet writers can spend the day rubbing elbows with pet industry and publishing insiders at one of the largest pet writing conferences in the United States. Valuable information will be shared teaching pet writers how to effectively present and promote their work to the publishing and pet communities. Participate in an intense day of workshops, seminars and one-on-one meetings focused on the cutting edge of pet journalism and the ever-growing popularity of pet-related books. Conference Registration $200 per person. Late Registration $250. To sign up, visit www.petwritingconference.com
Purina Pro Plan's 56th Annual Show Dogs of the Year Awards,
Presented by Dogs in Review
Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York
By Invitation Only
Angel On A Leash Reception
Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
Affinia Manhattan 5-7 pm
Please join us as we honor some very special therapy dog teams for their wonderful in health care facilities.
$100 per person. Angel On A Leash is a 501(c)(3) charity.
To order tickets, log on to www.angelonaleash.org or call 646-259-3811.
AKC Canine Health Foundation
Charity Cocktail Party
Affinia Manhattan 6-8 pm
Please join us for an evening of celebration hosted by:
Friends of the AKC Canine Health Foundation
$100 per person to benefit the AKC Canine Health Foundation
Your contribution is tax-deductible and helps dogs live longer, healthier lives.
To register for the event, please log on to
www.akcchf.org
William Secord Gallery
52 East 76th St, 3rd Floor, New York
212-249-0075
www.dogpainting.com
Canine Masters
Nineteenth Century Dog Paintings
William Secord Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition and sale of nineteenth century dog paintings. Timed to coincide with the 135rd annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City, this comprehensive exhibition and sale will present the masters of Victorian canine portraiture. Over twenty five nineteenth century paintings will be on view, chosen to represent the range and diversity of nineteenth century animal artists, but also to showcase the many breeds characteristic of England, America and Europe; whether it is the highly bred lap dogs of Paris or the sporting dogs of the Scottish Moors.
Opening reception Saturday, February 12: 2pm - 6pm
Special Westminster Hours: February 13, 14, 15: 10am - 6pm
Regular gallery hours: Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm
American Canine Education Foundation
28th Annual Reception and Dance
Hotel Pennsylvania 8 p.m. - Midnight
For ticket information and reservations call (703) 451-5656 or email scja@cox.net
Dog Writers Association of America
Annual Awards Dinner
Affinia Manhattan
5 p.m. Reception, Dinner and program 6 p.m.
For information and tickets, call 610-384-2436 or email rhydowen@aol.com
Web site: www.dwaa.org
Take The Lead to Westminster
Club Bar & Grill, Madison Square Garden
11 p.m. (following Group judging)
Late night celebration, light supper, champagne and wine.
Tickets, $125 per person, must be purchased in advance by calling 800-814-1123 or by logging on to www.takethelead.org
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