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Westminster 2026: By the Numbers
As Westminster prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary, take a closer look at the 2026 show through the numbers that define it.
A man in outdoor gear kneels next to a brown dog from a breed rescue on a sandy, snowy trail, with rocks and shrubs in the background.
Westminster Cares: 150 Years of Canine Commitment
Discover how Westminster’s legacy extends far beyond the green carpet. Through education, rescue, health initiatives, and community support, Westminster Cares has impacted dogs and dog lovers for generations.
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John Ashbey: Fifty Years in Focus
Westminster honors Pat Trotter’s legendary legacy with the new Vin-Melca Hound Group trophy, celebrating her decades of dedication to the sport.
Three people stand on a green carpet holding large trophies and ribbons at a dog show event, with a seated audience in the background.
Pat Trotter: A Legacy Immortalized
Westminster honors Pat Trotter’s legendary legacy with the new Vin-Melca Hound Group trophy, celebrating her decades of dedication to the sport.
A large indoor dog agility competition with spectators seated on both sides of a green turf arena under rows of bright lights and purple row signs hanging from the ceiling.
Flyball 101
Flyball brings speed, teamwork, and excitement to Westminster. Discover the fast-paced relay sport returning for the 2026 show.
Gold logo with a silhouette of a dog forming the number 150, above the words "WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW" in gold capital letters.
Meet the 2026 Westminster Judges
Discover the rich history, cherished traditions, and lasting legacy of the Westminster Kennel Club as it approaches its 150th anniversary.
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History and Traditions: Looking Back as we Look Forward to 150
Discover the rich history, cherished traditions, and lasting legacy of the Westminster Kennel Club as it approaches its 150th anniversary.
2025 Masters Agility Recap
WKC celebrated the human-canine connection in the new film, “The Friend”, in theaters now.​
A black poodle stands on an examination table as two veterinary professionals, including the acclaimed Veterinarian of the Year, in scrubs ensure its well-being. Medical equipment and a computer monitor hum softly in the background.
Meet Dr. Sara Lyle
WKC celebrated the human-canine connection in the new film, “The Friend”, in theaters now.​
The Friend
WKC celebrated the human-canine connection in the new film, “The Friend”, in theaters now.​
In the show ring, as a person in a green suit runs beside a large, fluffy dog, spectators and judges look on, wrapping up the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Westminster in Review: Interview with the 2025 Best Junior Handler
Meet Taylor Johnson, the 2025 Best Junior Handler, who shares her journey from childhood passion to notable accolades.
A large screen outside Madison Square Garden flashes an ad for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, with "Your Guide to the 149th Annual Show" prominently featured. In the background, the Empire State Building stands tall.
Westminster Wrap-Up
You came and we saw 3,000 of the world’s Top Dogs, in Manhattan for the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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