Exhibitors

INVITED CONFORMATION DOGS :

THE TOP FIVE DOGS (AKC Champions of Record) in each breed/variety are invited to pre-enter. The Top Five dogs will be determined based on the number of dogs defeated in breed competition only at AKC shows held from October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 inclusive. A listing of the Top Five dogs to be invited will be posted on westminsterkennelclub.org and infodog.com as soon as final statistics are received from AKC and processed. You do NOT need to wait to receive the Invitation in order to submit your entry. Entries for an invited dog may be sent beginning November 8, 2024 OR when the Invitees Lists are posted whichever is earliest. Entries sent prior to that time will be returned. A Memento Certificate acknowledging the Top 5 status qualifying the dog’s eligibility to be invited to pre- enter, along with a pre-printed entry form and addressed return envelope, will be sent via regular First Class Mail to the owner at the address on file with our superintendent. Please follow the instructions on the reverse of the pre-printed entry form. No entry will be accepted that requires a signature for delivery.

THE NATIONAL BREED SPECIALTY BEST OF BREED WINNERS (for AKC Licensed or Member National Breed Specialties held between October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 inclusive) that are AKC Champions according to owner’s records are invited to pre-enter. A listing of the National Breed Specialty Champion Best of Breed Winners will be posted on westminsterkennelclub.org and infodog.com as soon as final statistics are received from AKC and processed. You do NOT need to wait to receive the Invitation in order to submit your entry. Entries for an invited dog may be sent beginning November 8, 2024 OR when the Invitees Lists are posted whichever is earliest. Entries sent prior to that time will be returned. A Memento Certificate acknowledging this status qualifying the dog’s eligibility to be invited to pre-enter, along with a pre-printed entry form and addressed return envelope, via regular First Class Mail to the owner at the address on file with our superintendent. Please follow the instructions on the reverse of the pre- printed entry form. No entry will be accepted that requires a signature for delivery.

Junior Showmanship Eligibility Requirements:

Junior Handlers will only be invited to enter if they have been awarded Best Junior Handler (from the winners of a minimum of two competing classes) at SEVEN or more AKC Licensed or Member shows held between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024 (inclusive), and who were at least 9 years old and under 18 years old at the time of each qualifying win. A memento Certificate of Eligibility, along with a Junior Showmanship entry form and return envelope will be sent regular First Class mail, to the address on file with MB- F. (Eligible Junior Handlers do NOT need to wait to receive the Invitation before entering and can enter using the standard entry form enclosed in this Premium List.)