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150th Westminster Dog Show Kicks Off Saturday in New York, With Finals at Madison Square Garden

Expansive Fox distribution reflects the show’s deep national following during its return to Madison Square Garden.

FILE - Guemart Limited Edition, a Yorkshire Terrier from Mexico City, is groomed by Jesus Guerrero backstage prior to competition in the 131st Westminster dog show Monday Feb.12, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York.(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
FILE - Four Russian wolfhounds arrive by limousine with chauffeur Jim Colby at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 13, 1956. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris, File)
FILE - The Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, left, holds Ch. Pugville's Golden Victory during judging of the pug class during the Westminster Kennel Club Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 13, 1956, as the dog's owner, Arnold Canton, far right, and dog breeder Harriet Smith, look on. (AP Photo/Jacob Harris, File)
FILE - Kirby, a male Papillon, and his owner John Oulton react after winning best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club 1999 Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Overview

  • Breed judging and daytime events run at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, with evening Group rounds and Best in Show set for Feb. 3 at Madison Square Garden.
  • Live coverage spans FOX, FS1, FS2 and FOX One, with streaming on the FOX Sports App and FOXSports.com; select sessions also stream on Westminster’s website and YouTube.
  • The Masters Agility Championship anchors opening day on Jan. 31, followed by Junior Showmanship, Flyball, and the traditional breed and group judging through Feb. 3.
  • Roughly 2,500 to 3,000 dogs representing about 200-plus breeds are entered from all 50 states and more than a dozen countries.
  • Animal-welfare groups plan demonstrations and billboards highlighting health concerns in flat-faced breeds, while organizers point to the club’s longstanding welfare donations.