Westminster and The Leash
The Westminster Kennel Club and The Leash
Joint Outing & Dog Show Tradition
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stebbins hosted the first WKC - The Leash Dog Show at their home in East Norwich, Long Island on May 15, 1971, and the 2nd on May 13, 1972. The Joint Outing was held annually until 1983 and has since been held biannually, 2023 was the 32nd such event.
To those who are unfamiliar with this biennial event, it is a wonderful garden party that includes an informal dog show. The Joint Outing & Dog Show is an event for members of both clubs, their families, and guests.
The Bishop Memorial Cup
The winner of the 32nd match will be the first to be added to The Bishop Memorial Cup. This exquisite perpetual trophy commemorates Louis F. “Jerry” Bishop and his wife Alexandra “Sandy” Bishop, who epitomized the rich traditions of both Clubs. Jerry served on the Boards of both the WKC and The Leash and was a former President of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). He also memorably installed the first club flag over The Leash clubhouse. Jerry’s wife, Sandy, played a pivotal role in the support of the Joint Outing for over four decades.
An engraved sterling silver tray will be awarded to the inaugural winner of the Bishop Memorial Cup. The Perpetual Trophy will be presented permanently to the first winner of five Joint Outing Dog Shows.
WKC and The Leash Outings
YEAR | HOST | LOCATION | DATE |
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1928 | Unknown | Unknown | March 24 |
1964 | Unknown | Unknown | May 16 |
1971 | Residence of James Stebbins | East Norwich, NY | May 15 |
1972 | Residence of James Stebbins | East Norwich, NY | May 13 |
1973 | Residence of Mr. Alexander Slater | Locust Valley, NY | May 12 |
1974 | Residence of Mr. Alexander Slater | Locust Valley, NY | May 11 |
1975 | Residence of M/M. Hobart Cook | Greenwich, CT | May 10 |
1976 | Residence of Mr. William Long Jr. | Oyster Bay, NY | May 1 |
1977 | Residence of Mr. Alexander Slater | Locust Valley, NY | May 14 |
1978 | Residence of Mr. Alexander Slater | Locust Valley, NY | May 13 |
1979 | Residence of M/M. Hobart Cook | Greenwich, CT | May 12 |
1980 | Residence of M/M. John Greenleaf, Jr. | Syosset, NY | May 17 |
1981 | Residence of M/M. John Greenleaf, Jr. | Syosset, NY | May 16 |
1983 | Residence of M/M. E. Leroy Swindell | Millbrook, NY | May 14 |
1985 | Residence of M/M. E. Leroy Swindell | Millbrook, NY | May 18 |
1987 | Residence of Mr. Charles Webster | Islip, NY | May 23 |
1989 | Residence of Mr. Alexander Slater | Locust Valley, NY | May 13 |
1991 | Residence of M/M. Judson Streicher / What A Folly Farms | Chester, NY | May 11 |
1993 | Residence of M/M. Judson Streicher / What A Folly Farms | Chester, NY | May 22 |
1995 | Residence of Mr. Alexander Slater | Locust Valley, NY | May 13 |
1997 | The Long Island Wyandanch Club | Eastport, NY | May 10 |
1999 | Tuxedo Club | Tuxedo Park, NY | May 15 |
2001 | Tuxedo Club | Tuxedo Park, NY | May 19 |
2003 | Residence of M/M William Campbell Jr. | Greenwich, CT | May 31 |
2005 | Residence of M/M William Campbell Jr. | Greenwich, CT | May 14 |
2007 | Residence of Edwin Hershey II | Greenwich, CT | May 19 |
2009 | Tuxedo Club | Tuxedo Park, NY | May 19 |
2011 | Piping Rock Club | Locust Valley, NY | June 18 |
2013 | Piping Rock Club | Locust Valley, NY | June 15 |
2015 | Piping Rock Club | Locust Valley, NY | May 30 |
2017 | Residence of Mr. Thomas de Neufville | Locust Valley, NY | June 3 |
2019 | The Fint Hill Preserve / S. Tucker Johnson | Oldwick, NJ | June 22 |
2021 | The Flint Hill Preserve / S. Tucker Johnson | Oldwick, NJ | October 9 |
2023 | The Flint Hill Preserve / S. Tucker Johnson | Califon, NJ | June 24 |