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The Westminster Kennel Club is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs. Established in 1877, Westminster's influence has been felt for more than 130 years through its famous all breed, benched dog show held every year at New York's Madison Square Garden. The show is America's second longest continuously held sporting event.

America's First AKC Champions-Only Dog Show Entry limited to 2,500 dogs

All Hound, Terrier, Non-Sporting and Herding Breeds will be judged on Monday, with Groups judged Monday evening

All Sporting, Working and Toy Breeds will be judged on Tuesday with Groups judged Tuesday evening

*NOTE: The Group order shown above is different than in recent years.

Best In Show will be judged Tuesday evening

*169 Breeds and Varieties to be judged during the day Monday and Tuesday

Junior Showmanship Preliminaries each afternoon with finals at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening