THERE IS ONLY ONEAmerica's first AKC Champions Only dog show opens Monday, Feb. 15 and continues through Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Without a doubt, the Westminster Kennel Club show is the premier dog show in the sport. Preceded by days of social events, it is truly a celebration of the sport of purebred dogs. A whirl of receptions, dinners, gala balls, along with peripheral dog shows provides the fancy with plenty to do. Many who attend include several days of plans for sightseeing and exploring New York City's restaurants, museums and attractions.
Certainly, more than anything else this week underscores something about the sport of purebred dogs: It relies on the interpersonal relationships of people. Many of the social events are held in conjunction with charities such as Take the Lead, and Angel on the Leash. The efforts made by Westminster Kennel Club members behind the scenes in many charities to benefit not only dogs but people as well speaks highly of the caliber of the sport.
So, join me this week as I begin my journey to Westminster Kennel Club, not as an exhibitor, but as a journalist who loves dogs, shows dogs (my Cairn Terriers), and knows the sport of purebred dogs. I'll be writing for Dog News as well as a number of newspapers during the upcoming week. Stay tuned!
Certainly, more than anything else this week underscores something about the sport of purebred dogs: It relies on the interpersonal relationships of people. Many of the social events are held in conjunction with charities such as Take the Lead, and Angel on the Leash. The efforts made by Westminster Kennel Club members behind the scenes in many charities to benefit not only dogs but people as well speaks highly of the caliber of the sport.
So, join me this week as I begin my journey to Westminster Kennel Club, not as an exhibitor, but as a journalist who loves dogs, shows dogs (my Cairn Terriers), and knows the sport of purebred dogs. I'll be writing for Dog News as well as a number of newspapers during the upcoming week. Stay tuned!
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