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In 1876, the members of the Westminster Club, then primarily a shooting organization, commissioned one of its early officials, George deForest Grant, to send to England for a Pointer which the members could use for breeding purposes.

The Westminster Kennel Club, established in 1877, is America’s oldest organization dedicated to the sport of dogs. It hosts the iconic, all-breed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second-longest, continuously held sporting event in the U.S., and since 1948, the longest nationally televised live dog show.

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The Westminster Kennel Club; Westminster Cares; Our Sponsors; Our Events; CLUB RECORDS. Presidents; Westminster and the Leash; Sensation Award Winners; Sensation and the WKC Logo; HISTORICAL RECORDS. Conformation; Agility and Obedience; Judging; Field Trials

Feb 1, 2025 · PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. READ BEFORE SIGNING. In consideration and as a condition of my being permitted to participate in the Purina Pro Plan Human Agility Course (the “Activity”), I acknowledge and agree, on my own behalf, or as the parent or legal guardian for a participant who is a minor (“I” or …

The Westminster Kennel Club; Westminster Cares; Our Sponsors; Our Events; CLUB RECORDS. Presidents; Westminster and the Leash; Sensation Award Winners; Sensation and the WKC Logo; HISTORICAL RECORDS. Conformation; Agility and Obedience; Judging; Field Trials

In 2021 Westminster launched a digital version of its annual Official Program. This library will hold this collection of Programs packed full of video, audio, and photo content with links to more material throughout the program.

We've partnered with our friends at DOGTV to bring you the Westminster Archive Channel! Showcasing footage from the 1940s to 2023, enjoy the history, excitement, and Best in Show wins from our organization's storied history.

The Club hosts the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the U.S. and, since 1948, the longest nationally televised live dog show. Supporting canine health, members of the sport, and the dog world community are part of an ongoing tradition.