THE 149TH ANNUAL WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
Exhibitors
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Official running order of the 12th Annual Masters Agility Championship
149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and 9th Annual Masters Obedience Championship Judging Program
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12th Annual Masters Agility Championship
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149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and 10th Annual Masters Obedience Championship
12th Annual Masters Agility Championship
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Meet the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Judging Panel
Exhibitor Guide
This video will provide our exhibitors with an overview of the locations for the upcoming dog show, including The New Yorker Hotel, Madison Square Garden, the Javits Center, shuttle information, and more.
2025 Invitee Lists
The invitations were mailed Thursday afternoon, October 31, 2024. They are mailed via First Class Mail (watch for a large goldenrod colored envelope). Please allow time for them to be delivered and note that Exhibitors of invited dogs and Juniors need not wait to receive their invitation before submitting their entries at the noted time. The lists of invited dogs were posted Thursday morning, October 31, 2024.
As stated in Item # 5 on page 13 of the premium list, because the lists were posted prior to November 8, 2024, exhibitors may begin submitting entries once posted. Exhibitors could begin submitting them at 10:00AM, E.T.,Thursday, October 31, 2024. Any entries submitted PRIOR to 10:00AM, Thursday, October 31, 2024 will be returned. All entries must be received no later than 3:00PM, E.S.T., Friday, November 22, 2024.
NOTE: Please read the premium list carefully for the entry qualifications, entry limits, for the rules and requirements of this show and for the acceptable methods and CORRECT ADDRESS to submit entries.
Remember, if mailing, do NOT submit entries via any method that requires a signature for delivery, submit BOTH sides of the entry form and be sure a class is correctly noted (and if an obedience dog, include the jump height). Check your entry for correctness (including updating any titles) before submitting. New this year: write in dog’s call name in designated space on the entry. One entry form per mailing envelope. Be sure to sign the entry form in the correct spot and include the fee.
And, for non-invited breed or obedience dogs, be sure the dog obtained its AKC Championship or its AKC OTCH title PRIOR to submitting the dog’s entry.
JUNIORS who are showing a dog that will also be entered in a breed or obedience class should indicate ALL classes on ONE form. DO NOT submit the classes on separate entry forms. Dogs entered for Juniors ONLY do not have to be Champions. Any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these lists please contact MB-F/InfoDog directly.
LIST OF TOP FIVE DOGS TO RECEIVE WESTMINSTER INVITATIONS The dogs on this list will receive an Invitation to enter The Westminster Kennel Club February 2025 event. These dogs are listed by Variety Group/Breed and then alphabetically NOT by ranking. We have no information on rankings; all names for each category are provided by AKC. NOTE: ALL exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00AM. Any entries submitted prior to 10:00AM E.T., October 31, 2024 will be returned. Exhibitors of invited dogs need not wait to receive their invitation before submitting their entries. Invitations were mailed Thursday, October 31, 2024 via First Class postal mail to the address MB-F has on file. Exhibitor address changes were to be provided to MB-F by October 10, 2024. No Duplicates will be mailed.
Please read the premium list carefully for the rules and requirements of this club and the approved methods for submitting entries. Please check over your entry form for correctness (and any titles that may need updated), before submitting BOTH sides of the entry form to the correct address. New this year: write in dog’s call name in designated space on the entry.
LIST OF NATIONAL SPECIALTY BEST OF BREED WINNERS TO RECEIVE WESTMINSTER INVITATIONS
The Qualified dogs on this list will receive an Invitation to enter The Westminster Kennel Club February 2025 event. These dogs are listed by Variety Group/Breed and then alphabetically. All names for each category are provided by AKC. NOTE: ALL exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00AM.Any entries submitted prior to 10:00AM E.T., October 31, 2024 will be returned. Exhibitors of invited dogs need not wait to receive their invitation before submitting their entries. Please check your entry for correctness (including updating any titles) before you submit it.
Invitations were mailed Thursday, October 31, 2024 via First Class postal mail to the address MB-F has on file. Exhibitor address changes were to be provided to MB-F by October 10, 2024. No Duplicates will be mailed. Please read the premium list carefully for the rules and requirements of this club and the approved methods for submitting entries. New this year: write in dog’s call name in designated space on the entry.
LIST OF JUNIOR INVITEES FOR THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB
The Juniors on this list will receive an Invitation to enter The Westminster Kennel Club February 2025 Limited Class for Junior Showmanship. This is an alphabetical list. Only those Junior Exhibitors whose names appear on this list are qualified to enter the February 2025 show. All names are provided by AKC. NOTE: ALL exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00AM. Any entries submitted prior to 10:00AM E.T., October 31, 2024 will be returned. Juniors need not wait to receive their invitation before entering. Invitations were mailed Thursday, October 31, 2024 via First Class postal mail to the address MB-F has on file. Exhibitor address changes were to be provided to MB-F by October 10, 2024. No Duplicates will be mailed. Please read the premium list carefully for the rules and requirements of this club and the approved methods for submitting entries. Be sure the information you submit is correct. And, if you are showing a dog that will also be entered in breed/obedience send ONE entry form only, with all classes listed on the one form.
LIST OF TOP 200 OBEDIENCE DOGS TO RECEIVE WESTMINSTER INVITATIONS
The dogs on this list will receive an Invitation to enter The Westminster Kennel Club February 2025 event. These dogs are listed by Variety Group/Breed then alphabetically NOT by ranking. We have no information on rankings; all names are provided by AKC. NOTE: Exhibitors wishing to submit entries for this event may begin doing so Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00AM. Any entries submitted prior to 10:00AM E.T., October 31, 2024 will be returned. Obedience invitees do not need to wait to receive their invitation before entering. Invitations were mailed Thursday, October 31, 2024 via First Class postal mail to the address MB-F has on file. Exhibitor address changes were to be provided to MB-F by October 10, 2024. No Duplicates will be mailed.
Please read the premium list carefully for the rules and requirements of this club and the approved method for submitting entries. Please check over your entry for correctness (and include your dog’s jump height and any title updates) prior to submitting it. Please submit both sides of your entry form to the correct address as noted in the Premium List. New this year: write in dog’s call name in designated space on the entry.
Information Guides
Please find the information guide corresponding to the event you are participating in below.
2024 Dog Show PDF
2024 Dock Diving PDF
2024 Master’s Agility PDF
2024 Master’s Obedience PDF
Westminster Exhibitor FAQs
Where is Westminster Week being held this year?
The 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show daytime breed judging presented by Purina Pro Plan®, including the 12th Annual Masters Agility Championship, will be held at the Javits Center located at 429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001. The evening Groups and Best in Show will be held at Madison Square Garden located at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001.
What is the 2025 WKC Dog Show eligibility period?
INVITED CONFORMATION DOGS :
THE TOP FIVE DOGS (AKC Champions of Record) in each breed/variety are invited to pre-enter. The Top Five dogs will be determined based on the number of dogs defeated in breed competition only at AKC shows held from October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 inclusive. A listing of the Top Five dogs to be invited will be posted on westminsterkennelclub.org and infodog.com as soon as final statistics are received from AKC and processed. You do NOT need to wait to receive the Invitation in order to submit your entry. Entries for an invited dog may be sent beginning November 8, 2024 OR when the Invitees Lists are posted whichever is earliest. Entries sent prior to that time will be returned. A Memento Certificate acknowledging the Top 5 status qualifying the dog’s eligibility to be invited to pre- enter, along with a pre-printed entry form and addressed return envelope, will be sent via regular First Class Mail to the owner at the address on file with our superintendent. Please follow the instructions on the reverse of the pre-printed entry form. No entry will be accepted that requires a signature for delivery.
THE NATIONAL BREED SPECIALTY BEST OF BREED WINNERS (for AKC Licensed or Member National Breed Specialties held between October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 inclusive) that are AKC Champions according to owner’s records are invited to pre-enter. A listing of the National Breed Specialty Champion Best of Breed Winners will be posted on westminsterkennelclub.org and infodog.com as soon as final statistics are received from AKC and processed. You do NOT need to wait to receive the Invitation in order to submit your entry. Entries for an invited dog may be sent beginning November 8, 2024 OR when the Invitees Lists are posted whichever is earliest. Entries sent prior to that time will be returned. A Memento Certificate acknowledging this status qualifying the dog’s eligibility to be invited to pre-enter, along with a pre-printed entry form and addressed return envelope, via regular First Class Mail to the owner at the address on file with our superintendent. Please follow the instructions on the reverse of the pre- printed entry form. No entry will be accepted that requires a signature for delivery.
Junior Showmanship Eligibility Requirements:
Junior Handlers will only be invited to enter if they have been awarded Best Junior Handler (from the winners of a minimum of two competing classes) at SEVEN or more AKC Licensed or Member shows held between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024 (inclusive), and who were at least 9 years old and under 18 years old at the time of each qualifying win. A memento Certificate of Eligibility, along with a Junior Showmanship entry form and return envelope will be sent regular First Class mail, to the address on file with MB- F. (Eligible Junior Handlers do NOT need to wait to receive the Invitation before entering and can enter using the standard entry form enclosed in this Premium List.)
When do entries close?
Conformation entries may begin to be submitted November 8, 2024 OR when the Invitees Lists are posted, whichever is earliest. Entries close at on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET.
Agility entries open on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 7 a.m. ET and close on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET.
Does my dog have to be a champion to enter?
Dogs entered in conformation must have attained their CH status at the time the entry is submitted. Dogs entered in Junior Showmanship only do not have to be Champions. Agility dogs must have a MACH or PACH title at the time of entry.
Is this a benched show?
Yes, this is a benched show. Dogs must be on their benches by 11 a.m. on the day they are judged and remain on their benches, except for brief exercise breaks, until the release time of 4:30 p.m. Dogs are permitted to be off their benches for grooming for a period of 1½ hours prior to their published judging time. They must be back on their benches within a half hour after judging of their breed is complete. Best of Breed/Variety winners will be released at 3 p.m. for their transfer to MSG. All dogs must be removed from the benching areas by 11:30 p.m. from all venues each evening.
Where can I unload?
Exhibitors can unload at the Javits Center by entering the loading dock at West 40th St. and 12th Ave. Access will also be available via the front entrance at 11th Ave / W 38th St. The Javits Center will be open on Sunday, February 9 from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. for multi-day and Monday exhibitors to unload and set up. The venue will re-open at 6 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday for the respective days of judging. Tuesday exhibitors desiring to unload in advance of judging may be able to do so Monday evening from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. All exhibitors and dogs must exit the Javits Center by 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Agility exhibitors will not have access to the venue on Friday, February 7. The venue will be open at 6 a.m. on Saturday, February 8.
What is the hotel shuttle bus schedule, and where does it run?
Shuttle service for the short ride back and forth to the Javits Center will be provided. Shuttle buses will loop from the northwest corner of West 34th St. and 8th Ave. beginning at 5:30 a.m. on each show day. There will also be a shuttle service from the Javits Center to MSG and back for Best of Breed winners beginning at 3 p.m.on Monday and Tuesday.
May I show and go?
No, this is a benched show (see benching question for details). Only dogs entered for Junior Showmanship ONLY may leave once their judging is completed.
Where do I find nearby hotels?
The Westminster Kennel Club has arranged information for surrounding hotels. Please use the code or link provided on the hotel page listing when booking your reservation.
How do I watch the daytime and evening judging?
Please see our Viewing Schedule for full coverage details.
If you have any additional questions, please email [email protected] or call (212) 213-3165.
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