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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025
7:30 P.M. - 11 P.M. | MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
GROUP JUDGING
HOUND, TOY, NON-SPORTING, AND HERDING
The winning dogs across the four Groups compete for the chance to win the
ultimate prize, Best in Show.
149TH
ANNUAL
WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW -
DAY 2
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. | JACOB K. JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER
BREED JUDGING
SPORTING, WORKING, AND TERRIER
Each dog entered into the show competes within their own breed to be chosen as
Best of their Breed/Variety. There are currently 213 AKC-recognized breeds and
varieties. The respective judge examines all the dogs and chooses four placements,
first through fourth, with only the Group winner advancing. Once selected as Best
of Breed/Variety, dogs advance to compete within their AKC-recognized Group:
Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding, Sporting, Working, and Terrier.
91ST
ANNUAL JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PRELIMINARIES
Junior Showmanship is a competition assessing the handling skills of children 9-18
years of age, independent of the traits of their dog. The competition promotes
proper training and care to prepare future generations for responsible dog
ownership, sportsmanship, and future success in the sport.
BENCHING AREA
Guests can meet and learn about an abundance of dog breeds and interact
with exhibitors. This area is accessible all day, but dogs will be benched from
11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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