Plans for the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show are moving forward for 2021. The safety and well-being of our exhibitors, judges, spectators, and dogs are our top priority. Due to the pandemic, our planning decisions are being guided by government mandates and public health guidelines. Our goal is to finalize our plans in early autumn, when we will communicate the latest dog show updates on our website and social media channels. Due to the Covid19 outbreak and NYC restrictions, our WKC office is closed. All employees are working from home. The best way to reach staff members, until further notice, is via email or voicemail.
THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB
In 1877, New York was well on its way to becoming the world’s greatest city. This was the year that a group of sporting gentlemen decided that this would be a good time to hold a dog show in Manhattan. It didn’t take long before the Westminster Kennel Club, following the lead of its home town, would be on its way to becoming the world’s greatest dog show.
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