Get ready for the thrilling 149th installment of the renowned Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, a momentous occasion that brings joy to dog enthusiasts worldwide. This annual spectacle showcases thousands of canine competitors participating in a variety of thrilling events, including agility trials, obedience tests, dock diving challenges, and of course, the prestigious dog show competition.
Dating back as the second-oldest continuously held sporting event in the United States, trailing only behind the illustrious Kentucky Derby, this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is scheduled to run from Saturday, February 8 to Tuesday, February 11. The event will be hosted at iconic venues in New York City, specifically the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Madison Square Garden, where the highly anticipated Best in Show showdown will take place.
For those eager to catch all the action, here’s a detailed breakdown of the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show schedule:
Monday, February 10:
Dog Show Day 1
– 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
– Features Breed Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding) and Junior Showmanship Preliminaries
– 7:30-11 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden
– Showcases Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding)
Witness the astonishing agility competition as dogs showcase their skills at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on February 8, 2025.
Tuesday, February 11:
Dog Show Day 2
– 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
– Showcasing Breed Judging (Sporting, Working, Terrier) and Junior Showmanship Preliminaries
– 7-11 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden
– Featuring Group Judging (Sporting, Working, Terrier) and the Junior Showmanship Finals culminating in the grand finale, the much-anticipated Best In Show event.
To tune in to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, viewers can catch the live broadcast on Fox via the FS1 and FS2 channels, as well as online streaming on FOXSports.com and the Fox Sports App. Additionally, enthusiasts can enjoy breed coverage, masters obedience demonstrations, and ring coverage on demand by visiting westminsterkennelclub.org.
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This comprehensive guide to the 2025 Westminster
