Invitations - 2023 Events
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147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Invitation Qualifying Criteria
2023 Conformation and Junior Showmanship Exhibitor Qualifying Information
- The invitation Qualifying Period for the 147th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is: October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022 for:
- Top Five AKC Champions of Record Dogs for each breed or variety based on breed rankings
- National Specialty Best of Breed Winners
- Junior Showmanship entrants*
*Junior Showmanship Handlers will be invited to enter if they have been awarded Best Junior (from a minimum of two competing classes) at SEVEN (7) or more AKC Licensed or Member shows within the above stated qualifying period, and who were at least 9 years old and under 18 years old at the time of each qualifying win.
2023 - Obedience Exhibitor Qualifying Information
- Invitees include:
- Top 200 dogs based on OTCH points earned only at AKC Obedience Trials during the qualification period.
- Winners from the previous year’s Westminster Masters Obedience Championship, the AKC Classic Master Class and the AKC National Obedience Championship.
- Non-Invited Entry Eligibility includes:
- Dogs eligible for AKC Obedience Trial Open B and Utility B Classes that have earned the AKC Obedience Trial Championship (OTCH) title prior to submitting their entry for this event are also eligible but will not receive an advanced invitation.
2023 - Agility Exhibitor Qualifying Information
- The 2023 Trial will be open to dogs with MACH, PACH titles only.
- Participants must have MACH or PACH titles at the time of entry.
- Entries will not be accepted without these titles.
- If entering “PREFERRED,” you must have a PACH title at the time of entry.