For the past 128 years, the Westminster Kennel Club has been holding The Westminster Dog Show, where dogs are trotted around for judges to judge, examine, and molest. It took only an hour for the 2,500 entries to be filled by eager dog owners and breeders. New York has 246 entries, New Jersey has 178 and Connecticut 108. And did you know that there's a "Junior Showmanship" competition, where 10-18 year olds compete on their handling skills? More fun facts about the Westminster Dog Show.
The show is held at Madison Square Garden; here's information about tickets, but you can watch it on the USA Network. And the Empire State Building is purple and gold in honor of the Westminster Kennel Club today and tomorow.
Last year's winner was Ch Torum's Scarf Michael, aka Mick. And it's always a good time to watch Best in Show.
