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Premium List
2020
The
Westminster
Kennel Club
SUNDAY, MONDAY and TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 9th, 10th and 11th, 2020
AT PIER 94
• Sunday
• All Hound and Herding Breeds will be benched and judged
• 5th Annual Masters Obedience Championship
• Monday
• All Terrier, Toy & Non-Sporting Breeds will be benched and judged
• Tuesday
• All Sporting & Working Breeds will be benched and judged
At Madison Square Garden (MSG)
• Monday
• Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting & Herding Groups will be benched and
judged
• Tuesday
• Sporting, Working & Terrier Groups will be benched and judged
• Junior Showmanship FinalsThe
Westminster
Kennel Club
MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB: Event No. 2020123701
144th ANNUAL DOG SHOW
& 5th ANNUAL Masters Obedience Championship
- BENCHED -
All judging will be indoors
Show Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. (E.S.T.) Each Day
Breed & OBEDIENCE Judging & Benching and
junior showmanship preliminaries
Pier 94
711 12th Avenue (W. 55th Street & West Side Highway)
New York, NY 10019
junior showmanship Finals and variety groupS/BIS
Judging/Benching:
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN CENTER
Pennsylvania Plaza
Seventh to Eighth Avenues & 31st to 33rd Streets
New York, NY 10001
Note: AKC Champions Only. At the time entry is submitted,
Breed entries must be AKC Champions; Obedience entries must
have AKC OTCH status.
• BREED ENTRIES CLOSE AT 3:00 P.M. E.S.T., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019 or
when the maximum number of 2,500 AKC Champion conformation dogs has been
reached; if reached before 3:00 P.M. E.S.T., December 6, 2019.
• MASTERS OBEDIENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRIES CLOSE AT 3:00 P.M. E.S.T.,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019 or when the maximum number of 25 obedience dogs
has been reached, if reached before 3:00 P.M. E.S.T., December 6, 2019.
Limited Entry: See pages 17-18, 21-24, 31-39 for further limitations and requirements
for entry into the show.
• JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP INVITATION ONLY ENTRIES CLOSE AT 3:00 P.M. E.S.T.,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019. See pages 19-20, 31-39 for Junior Showmanship
Competition invitee requirements.
Junior Showmanship and Obedience are not included in the Breed Entry Limit. Masters
Obedience Championship limited entry: See pages 21-24, 31-39 for requirements and
limit.
Note: Classes for Miscellaneous Breeds NOT offered
PLEASE READ ALL ENTRY LIMITATION REQUIREMENTS AND RULES FOR
SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS!
2 - The Westminster Kennel ClubTABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page...............................................................................Page 2
Westminster Officers..............................................................Page 5
Catalog Advertising................................................................Page 6
Classification.........................................................................Page 6
Chronology of Important Show Dates...................................Page 7
Entry Fees.............................................................................Page 7
Trophies.................................................................................Page 8
General Information (All entries).................................Page 10
Judges and Assignments.......................................................Page 14
Conformation Information..................................................Page 17
Junior Showmanship Information.......................................Page 19
The Masters Obedience Championship...............................Page 21
Benching Requests & Form.................................................Page 24
Entry Form..........................................................................Page 27
Rules and Requirements (ALL ENTRIES)............................Page 31
Veterinary Care...................................................................Page 39
Dog Transportation..............................................................Page 39
Hotel Information................................................................Page 39
Ticket Information...............................................................Page 39
Please visit our website for forms and additional information:
westminsterkennelclub.org
CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American
Kennel Club for the holding of these events under American Kennel
Club rules and regulations.
Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary
Equipment & Service Furnished By:
"Please feel free to come by and take a tour of our Headquarters
Office in NC any business day Mon. thru Fri., 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M."
620 Industrial Ave., Greensboro, NC 27406
P.O. Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420 • 336-379-9352
32351 Edward Ave. • P.O. Box 9999 • Madison Hts., MI 48071 • 248-588-5000
MB-F FAX - 336-272-0864 • Internet Address http://www.infodog.com
SHOW E-Mail Address mbf@infodog.com
#491 Dial-N-Entry® - (1-800) 334-8978 - For Entries Only or (336) 379-9605
American Kennel Club Annually Licensed Superintendent
Member of the Dog Show Superintendents Association • dogshowsupers.org
V i c k i e L . B ov e e • K a t h l e e n B o w s e r • M i c h a e l B o w s e r • B o b C h r i s t i a n s e n
Kathleen Corbett • Dorie Crowe • Patricia DenBoer • Edward Hadley • Richard Hamlin
Dennis Johnson • Marti Johnson • Debra Jolly • Tonya Jordan • Michelle Keith • Kellie K. King
Kathryn Knepley • Fred J. Lyman • Karen McBee • Sharon McCrary • Darlene Nichols
Kev i n N i e b o e r • W. H e n r y O d u m , I I I • R o b e r t C . Pe t e r s , J r. • T h e r e s a P i e rc e
Ralph Price • Kuno W. Spies • Rebecca Surratt
One Or More Of The Above Superintendents Will Superintend This Show
February 9, 10 & 11, 2020 - 3BENCHING NOTICE
AT PIER 94
• Sunday
• All Hound and Herding Breeds will be benched and judged
• 5th Annual Masters Obedience Championship
• Monday
• All Terrier, Toy & Non-Sporting Breeds will be benched and judged
• Tuesday
• All Sporting & Working Breeds will be benched and judged
At Madison Square Garden (MSG)
• Monday
• Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting & Herding Groups will be benched and judged
• Tuesday
• Sporting, Working & Terrier Groups will be benched and judged
• Junior Showmanship Finals
Benching Hours at Pier 94 Each Day are 11:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. E.S.T.;
at Madison Square Garden, 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. E.S.T. Each Day
• The Best of Breed/Variety winners from Sunday's judging will not be benched at
Pier 94 on Monday. The Terrier Best of Breed/Variety winners from Monday's judging
will NOT be benched at Pier 94 on Tuesday. These Best of Breed/Variety winners
should report directly to Madison Square Garden for their designated respective
Group judging days.
• The Four Variety Group Winners from Monday Must Be Benched on Tuesday at Pier
94 and Madison Square Garden.
• The Masters Obedience Champion may be benched Monday at Madison Square Garden.
NOTE: DOGS ENTERED IN Junior Showmanship ONLY are not REQUIRED
TO BE BENCHED FOR THE DURATION OF THE BENCHING HOURS.
NO CLASSES OFERED FOR MISCELLANEOUS BREEDS
NOTE
NO CONFORMATION, OBEDIENCE OR JUNIOR DOGS WILL BE ADMITTED
INTO PIER 94 PRIOR TO 10:00 A.M. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020 NOR
CONFORMATION OR JUNIORS DOGS INTO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
PRIOR TO 3:00 P.M., MONDAY AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 & 11, 2020.
CONSULT JUDGING PROGRAM FOR TIME DOGS MAY BE ADMITTED.
NOTICE
All rights to TeleVise, ViDeO TAPe, ADVerTise, PhOTOGrAPh, PrOmOTe
or otherwise exploit this event are vested in The WesTminsTer Kennel
Club, or in persons to whom assignments of such rights have been made in
writing by the Club. All persons and animals on the showgrounds at any time
while the show is in progress, do by attending this show or participating therein,
grant to the Club and its partners the right to photograph, televise, video tape,
audiotape or otherwise use their likeness and voice in any manner without
further release or consent.
The Kennel Club and its officials are not responsible for the actions or products
of the commercial vendors at this show.
4 - The Westminster Kennel ClubTHE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB OFFICERS
2020
PRESIDENT......................................................................... CHARLTON REYNDERS, III
VICE PRESIDENT...................................................................... HARVEY M. WOODING
TREASURER..................................................................................JOHNSTON L. EVANS
SECRETARY................................................................................ WILLIAM M. JACKSON
111 Broadway, Suite 805, New York, NY 10006-1959
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Philip M. Bogdanovitch F. Avery Bourke Dorothy N. Collier
Darrell W. Crate Barclay Douglas, Jr. Johnston L. Evans
David W. Haddock David A. Helming William M. Jackson
Charlton Reynders, III T. Williams Roberts, III Harvey M. Wooding
GOVERNORS EMERITI
George F. Clements, Jr. William M. Duryea, Jr.
John W. Everets Edwin M. Hershey, II Seán W. McCarthy
James F. Stebbins Robert E. Taylor
DELEGATE TO THE AKC
David W. Haddock
DOG SHOW COMMITTEE
David A. Helming, Chairman & Chief of Staff
111 Broadway, Suite 805, New York, NY 10006-1959
DAVID W. HADDOCK, Assistant Show Chairman
Chief Steward: Benjamin H. Saunders
Philip M. Boganovitch Dorothy N. Collier Barclay Douglas, Jr.
Edwin M. Hershey, II Seán W. McCarthy T. Williams Roberts, III
And the Officers of the Club
AGILITY & OBEDIENCE COMMITTEE
David A. Helming, Chairman
Darrell W. Crate Fred Ford David W. Haddock
And the Officers of the Club
Director of Operations Manager of Operations
Florence Foti Linda Duane
florence@westminsterkennelclub.org linda@westminsterkennelclub.org
Director of Director of
Companion Events Communications
Paul Campanella Gail Miller Bisher
pcampanella@westminsterkennelclub.org gail@westminsterkennelclub.org
Director of Marketing Digital Media Manager
Kelly Morra Anna Gracie
kelly@westminsterkennelclub.org anna@westminsterkennelclub.org
The Officers and Members of the Dog Show Committee of
The Westminster Kennel Club will not exhibit at this show.
February 9, 10 & 11, 2020 - 5Event Coordinator
Westminster/Leash Club Match
Robert L. Ireland, Jr. & Alexandra Griggs Bishop
Veterinary Service In Attendance
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, NY 14853-6401 (www.vet.cornell.edu)
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists
880 Canal St., Stamford, CT 06902 (www.cuvs.org)
Official Photographers
• John & Andrea Ashbey, P.O. Box 468, Gilbert, PA 18331 (610) 681-4968
• Fritz Clark, P.O. Box 74, Gilsum, NH 03448 (603) 357-7086
• J.C. Photography, P.O. Box 7309, N. Arlington, NJ 07031 (201) 772-5014
(Only the Official Photographers may take win pictures.)
CLASSIFICATION
besT OF breeD (VArieTY) COmPeTiTiOn
No entries will be accepted for Exhibition Only
RIBBON PRIZES
The Westminster Kennel Club offers the following:
Best in Show: Purple & Gold Rosette
Reserve Best in Show: Gold & Purple Rosette
Best of Breed/Variety: Purple & Gold Rosette
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed/Variety: Red & White Rosette
Select: Light Blue & White Rosette
Award of Merit: Single Streamer Gold Rosette
(See Pages 19-20 for Juniors; Pages 21-24 for Obedience)
GRAND CHAMPION Award
Upon request, a Bronze Medallion is available for all dogs finishing their AKC
Grand Championship at our 2020 Show. In order to receive a medallion, the
owner must send The Westminster Kennel Club office a copy of their dog's
AKC Grand Championship Certificate confirming the Grand Championship
win at WKC's 2020 show to Westminster Kennel Club: 111 Broadway, Suite
805, NY, NY 10006-1959 - Attention: L. Duane. DEADLINE: April 15, 2020.
CATALOG ADVERTISING
Advertising in The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Catalog is an excellent
opportunity to promote your dogs to the public. Special rates of $150.00 for
a Full Page Ad are available for breeders. Business card type Breed Club and
Handler Ads $25.00. Commercial Ad rate: $350.00 for a Full Page. Write or call
for your advertising contract and set-up sheet. The DeADline FOr All COPY
AnD PhOTOGrAPhs is DeCember 27, 2019.
Write to ADVERTISING, The Westminster Kennel Club
111 Broadway, Suite 805, New York, NY 10006 or
E-mail: florence@westminsterkennelclub.org or call (212) 213-3165.
For additional information visit our website: westminsterkennelclub.org
6 - The Westminster Kennel ClubChronology of Important Show Dates
September 27, 2019 - WKC tickets go on sale at westminsterkennelclub.
org or Ticketmaster www.msg.com/dogshow and (866) 858-0008 (Page
39). Show Catalogs may be pre-ordered (consult website, see Page 12).
November 1, 2018 to October 31, 2019 - Qualifying period for junior
handler invitees (Page 20)
January 1 to October 31, 2019 - Qualifying period for Top 5 dogs, National
Specialty BOB winners (Page 17), Juniors (Page 19) and Obedience
Rankings (Page 21) to enter.
November 4, 2019 - Address changes due to MB-F, Inc. (Pages 17, 20, 22)
Postmark of November 15, 2019 or later - First date entries are accepted
by MB-F, Inc. or earlier if Top Five, National Specialty BOB winners,
Obedience & Juniors lists are posted on the MB-F website (Pages 10, 17-
18, 19-20, 21-24)
December 6, 2019 @ 3:00 P.M. - Entries close (Pages 2, 17-18, 19-20,
21-24, 25-26)
December 6, 2019 - Multi-Breed benching request form due to MB-F,
Inc. (Pages 24-26)
December 20, 2019 - Ticket sales through WKC office end (Pages 34, 39)
December 27, 2019 - All catalog ads are due to WKC office (Page 6)
April 15, 2020 - Requests for new Grand Champions medallions accepted
at WKC office (Page 6)
ENTRY FEES
Conformation entry of a dog.................................................................... $100.00
Masters Obedience Competition................................................................ $80.00
Junior Showmanship Only....................................................................... NO FEE
Junior Showmanship as an Additional Class............................................ NO FEE
Additional Junior ONLY dog entered under same Junior Handler........... $100.00
NOTE: Consult pages 10-12, 17-24, 23-39 for rules and requirements for entry
into show. (Entry Fee includes $3.00 AKC Event Service Fee Per Entry and $.50
AKC Recording Fee First Entry Only.)
NOTE:
Release times are published in the judging program and are enforced. Dogs Will
not be released from the buildings without the appropriate signed release form.
On Saturday there will be no one available to furnish release forms after 10:00
P.M. E.S.T. For Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, if you do not have your dog's
admittance ID/Release form, it must be obtained prior to 11:00 P.M. E.S.T. for
ALL of the venues. It is your responsibility to have the appropriate release forms
and to vacate the building before the exit doors, ramp and/or elevator closing
hours. Abuse of the Security Personnel will not be tolerated.
February 9, 10 & 11, 2020 - 7CONFORMATION TROPHIES
The Westminster Kennel Club offers the following Medallions in
each Breed/Variety:
• Best of Breed: Sterling Silver Finish
• Best of Opposite Sex: Antique-Finished Bronze
• Select Dog and Select Bitch: Silver Oxide Finish
• Awards of Merit: Bronze Finish
The number of Awards is based upon the number of actual
entries in each Breed or Variety of Breed. Consult judging
program.
BEST IN SHOW
The Westminster Kennel Club offers the following for Best in
Show:
• A Polished Pewter Trophy.
• The Westminster Legend Trophy, a hand-engraved Steuben
Crystal Bowl.
• An 8'' x 10'' Pewter Picture Frame.
• The James Mortimer Memorial Sterling Silver Trophy if
American-Bred. For permanent possession to be won five
times by the same ownership. An 8'' x 10'' Pewter Picture
Frame will be given to commemorate the win.
• The Leash offers a Perpetual Sterling Silver Challenge Cup for
Best in Show, if American-Bred, which will be commemorated
with the awarding of a Polished Pewter Trophy.
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
The Westminster Kennel Club offers the following for Reserve
Best in Show:
• A Polished Pewter Trophy.
• An 8'' x 10'' Pewter Picture Frame.
GROUP TROPHIES
SPORTING GROUP
The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Polished Pewter Trophy for First.
The McGivern Challenge Trophy, a Sterling Silver Bowl, is offered by the
late Dr. Bernard E. McGivern, Jr. to the winner of the Sporting Group. For
permanent possession must be won three times by the same ownership.
A Polished Pewter Trophy will be given to commemorate each win.
8 - The Westminster Kennel ClubHOUND GROUP
The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Polished Pewter Trophy for First.
St. Hubert’s Giralda offers a Sterling Silver Trophy in memory of
Geraldine R. Dodge, to the winner of the Hound Group. For permanent
possession must be won three times by the same ownership. A Polished
Pewter Trophy, offered by Mr. & Mrs. Peter R. Van Brunt, will be given to
commemorate each win.
WORKING GROUP
The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Polished Pewter Trophy for First.
The Pouch Cove Trophy is offered by Mr. David A. Helming to the winner
of the Working Group. For permanent possession must be won three
times by the same ownership. A Polished Pewter Trophy will be given to
commemorate each win.
TERRIER GROUP
The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Polished Pewter Trophy for First.
The William A. Rockefeller Memorial Trophy is offered by his children
in his memory to the winner of the Terrier Group. For permanent
possession must be won three times by the same ownership. A Polished
Pewter Trophy will be given to commemorate each win.
TOY GROUP
The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Polished Pewter Trophy for First.
The Hershey Kennel Trophy, a Sterling Silver Bowl, is offered by Mr.
Edwin M. Hershey II, to the winner of the Toy Group. For permanent
possession must be won three times by the same ownership. A Polished
Pewter Trophy will be given to commemorate each win.
NON-SPORTING GROUP
The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Polished Pewter Trophy for First.
The James F. Stebbins Sterling Silver Trophy is offered by Mr. James
F. Stebbins to the winner of the Non-Sporting Group. For permanent
possession must be won three times by the same ownership. A Polished
Pewter Trophy will be given to commemorate each win.
HERDING GROUP
The Westminster Kennel Club offers a Polished Pewter Trophy for First.
The Strathglass Trophy, a Sterling Silver Trophy, is offered in memory of
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh J. Chisholm to the winner of the Herding Group. For
permanent possession must be won three times by the same ownership.
A Polished Pewter Trophy will be given to commemorate each win.
February 9, 10 & 11, 2020 - 9GENERAL INFORMATION ALL ENTRIES
1. Premium Lists: The general mailing of the Westminster premium
list will only be done electronically. They will also be available on
both the westminsterkennelclub.org and infodog.com websites. A limited number
of premium lists will be available at shows handled by MB-F.
2. Entry Forms: The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show entry forms are
prepared with club-specific and unique rules and requirements as well as being
in accordance with the American Kennel Club's Rules Applying to Dog Shows.
All information required on the entry form is used to insure the accuracy of
all entries. Each entry and all the information it contains is verified as part of
the entry's acceptance. This method maintains the integrity of the process and
fairness to all exhibitors who enter the show. All rules and regulations for entry
into the show are noted in the premium list. It's ultimately the responsibility of
the Exhibitor to correctly complete and return the entry form and contact MB-F
with any questions. The Superintendent uniformly follows and enforces all rules
in receiving and processing the entries. AKC will audit all entries to validate AKC
Championship, status and/or proper AKC Registration.
3. ALL ENTRIES MUST be submitted by an actual owner or the duly authorized
agent* of the owner(s) (the person responsible for the dog at the show) or
through an established legal entry service (whose normal business is the taking
and submitting of dog show entries), or through our superintendent's entry
service infodog.com. All entries will be accepted starting November
15, 2019, or immediately after the Top 5 AKC Champions, AKC Champion
National Specialty, Obedience and Qualifying Junior Invitees lists are posted,
whichever is earliest. Entries Received before this date will be returned. If
an exhibitor utilizes an entry service or infodog.com to submit an entry for our
show, the time of submission of the entry has no bearing on when, or if, the entry
is accepted into the show. InfoDog online entries will be printed and placed in the
postal bin with a check just as all other entries for our show.
*For the purposes of this show, any reference to an owner’s “duly authorized
agent” anywhere in The Westminster Kennel Club premium list, catalog, news
releases, promotions, etc., refers ONLY to that person who is responsible for the
dog at the show and who will be exhibiting the dog in the ring.
4. There is a limit of one entry form per envelope. (Do NOT send multiple
individual envelopes in the mailing envelope. ALL of them will be returned with
no recourse.)
5. All entries must be accompanied by a check or money order payable in u.s.
Funds.
a.) When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us to either use
information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from
your account or to process the payment as a check.
b.) Checks or money orders returned by the financial institution for AnY reason
will cause the entry to be removed from the show with no recourse.
c.) Credit Cards will NOT be accepted for mailed-in entries.
10 - The Westminster Kennel Club6. ALL ENTRIES MAY BE SUBMITTED via any traditional postal service that
will deliver to a P.O. Box and does not require a signature for delivery OR
through infodog.com at anytime within noted dates/times to be received no
later than 3:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) Friday, December 6, 2019.
a.) All mailed Conformation/Junior/Obedience entries must be sent to: P.O.
Box 22067, Greensboro, NC 27420 ONLY. This box accepts Westminster
entries ONLY.
b.) DO NOT submiT entries for other shows to this box AT AnYTIME AND DO
NOT send entries for other shows in the Westminster return envelope - you run
the risk of not being entered in that other show.
7. MAIL OPTIONS - INCLUDING FOREIGN
When making your entries to MB-F, please be sure to follow the instructions of
one entry per envelope and note:
• It is important that you make your entry online OR use the regular US Postal
Service to mail your entry, time permitting. MB-F will not accept any mailers
requiring a signature but instead, will return them to the sender.
• For the return documentation including your ID/Ticket Packet, since mailing
the packet to you may not work out due to time constraints, you have the
option of having your Westminster packet held at the Superintendent's Office
at the show. It would be available for pick up in the MB-F Pier 94 office
beginning Saturday, February 8, 2020 through Tuesday, February 11, 2020
during the published hours.
• To take advantage of this option, clearly checkmark the box at the
bottom of the front page of the Westminster entry form or in the pop-
up window during the online conformation entry process (be sure you
have enabled pop-ups for this show). Also be sure your email address
is noted clearly and correctly.
• You will receive an email noting you have requested this option.
• You should bring this email with you to the show. The note is not an
admittance ticket; but it permits you to go to the Superintendent's
Office to get your admission packet.
8. Foreign Veterinary Stamping
If this is a necessary item for you, and you are from a country where USDA
stamping is required, it is strongly recommended these arrangements be made
before leaving your home. If you require special provisions the following group
can assist you.
• West Chelsea Veterinary Group, 248 W. 26th Street, (212) 645-2767
Appointments are necessary. A medical fee is charged for this service.
9. Entering Multiple Dogs: If you are entering more than one dog and you
win Best of Breed (or your Child is a Junior Finalist) or you win the Masters
Obedience Competition, your other dog(s) MUST remain on the bench until the
release time. Be sure you make appropriate arrangements for this possibility.
Your remaining dog(s) will NOT be released early.
10. Do Not Bring Unentered Dogs: There is NO space for unentered dogs.
11. Venues: Breed judging and benching and Junior Showmanship preliminaries
will take place at Pier 94, on the specified days of the show. Obedience judging
and benching will be on Sunday ONLY. Group and Best in Show judging will take
place at Madison Square Garden on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Junior
Showmanship Finals will be at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday evening.
February 9, 10 & 11, 2020 - 1112. Pier 94: Spectators should use the main entrance to Pier 94. For dogs and
exhibitors the loading/unloading and admittance procedures, along with vehicle
staging and arrival times and other pertinent information, will be included in the
Exhibitor Ticket Packet.
There will be chairs at each ring for breed/junior preliminaries and obedience
judging along with stadium seating at the rear of Pier 94. Smaller bleachers and
more chairs are placed throughout the venue. There is no reserved seating at
Pier 94.
13. Transportation: Westminster will again provide bus transportation to and
from each of our Gold Star Hotel Partners (Hotel Pennsylvania, The Stewart
Hotel and Wyndham New Yorker Hotel) for exhibitors and spectators. Please
consult westminsterkennelclub.org for updated schedules.
14. Madison Square Garden: Buses for BOB/V winners will begin leaving
Pier 94 for MSG at 2:30 P.M. on Monday and Tuesday. The Masters Obedience
Winner is requested for a presentation at MSG Monday evening only. Junior
Finalists are judged at MSG on Tuesday evening. Only your dog, its crate and
grooming equipment/tack are needed at MSG. A grooming table will be provided
by the club at each bench at MSG. This table is owned by Westminster and
may not be removed. There will be individual spaces approximately 5' x 5' for
each dog that will include the dog's bench. MSG Expo Center opens for public
viewing at 6:00 P.M.
15. Parking:
• Please consult our website for parking lot details.
16. Notice: The use of any Westminster Kennel Club logo trademark or any other
likeness associated with The Westminster Kennel Club is expressly prohibited
without the written consent of the club.
17. Pre-Sold Catalogs: You may pre-order your hardcopy catalog starting
in mid-October, with a point and click option available through our website
westminsterkennelclub.org. To purchase online go to westminsterkennelclub.
org for Pier 94 tickets order form. At the bottom of the Pier 94 ticket options
of each day's form is the Official Program and Catalog ordering option. Redeem
your order at the Westminster ticket and catalog counters on Pier 94 with your
receipt at the show.
18. Attention Owners/Exhibitors of Foreign Registered Dogs: If you are the
owner/exhibitor of a dog registered with a foreign registry (not yet dual registered
with AKC) please review the eligibility requirements in The Rules Applying to
Dog Shows, chapter 11 section 1. The dog show rules are posted on the AKC
Web site at http://images.akc.org/pdf/rulebooks/RREGS3.pdf. Most important to
note are the following:
• Dogs must be eligible for the individual class in which it is entered.
• Dogs are eligible to compete in AKC events using the foreign registration for
a period of 30 days. That 30-day period begins with the date of first exhibit,
regardless of whether the dog earned any points or awards. To continue to compete
in AKC events beyond the initial 30-day period the dog must be either individually
AKC registered or by the date of the event have been granted an extension to
exhibit using the foreign registration. The owner or agent can request an extension
using the form found on the AKC Web site at http://images.akc.org/pdf/extenap.
pdf. If you have question or need assistance with registration or obtaining an
extension, please contact the AKC Special Services Department at: awards@akc.
org or (919) 233-9767 (followed by selecting option 4).
12 - The Westminster Kennel ClubNOTE:
The benching of dogs is an integral part of this show. The Rules regarding
benching will be strictly enforced. Exhibitors/Handlers who do not adhere
to the benching requirements as noted in the AKC Rules Applying to Dog
Shows and those requirements of the club noted in this Premium List are
at risk of The Westminster Kennel Club refusing all future entries from you
for their show. In addition, dogs are presumed to be under the care, custody
and control of the person(s) listed on the entry form. Neglect of a dog in the
benching area could result in an Event Committee Hearing.
BATHING is available at the Hotel Pennsylvania
“ROOM TO GROOM S'PAW” (Globetrotter Room)
For appointments call the Hotel Pennsylvania. (800) 223-8585
Service Open to ALL Exhibitors.
*Bathing facilities are not available at Pier 94 or MSG.
RAMPS
A judge requesting the use of a ramp must give notice to the show superintendent/
show secretary prior to judging. AKC approval is not required.
The entire entry in a breed is to be examined in the same manner (ground, table, or
ramp).
At the discretion of the judge, the following breeds may be judged on the ground
or on a ramp through all levels of competition including Group and Best in Show
judging: Lagotti Romagnoli, American Water Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, English
Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Cirnechi dell'Etna, Grand
Basset Griffon Vendeens, Standard Schnauzers, American Staffordshire Terriers,
Irish Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Staffordshire
Bull Terriers, Finnish Spitz, Keeshonden, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, Finnish
Lapphunds, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Norwegian Buhunds, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs,
Spanish Water Dogs and Norrbottenspets (Misc.).
At the discretion of the judge, the following breed may be judged on the table or a
ramp through all levels of competition including Group and Best in Show judging:
Mudik (Misc.)
At the discretion of the judge through all levels of competition including Group and
Best in Show judging, the following breeds may be judged on the ground, a ramp, or
on a table: Boykin Spaniels and Whippets.
The following breeds must be judged on a ramp through all levels of conformation
competition: Sussex Spaniels, Basset Hounds, Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei and Chow
Chows. This extends to all conformation competition at AKC conformation dog shows
and any AKC event where a conformation title may be earned. This policy includes
Group, BIS, Junior Showmanship, the 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition, the
AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS), and all other special attractions that
offer Group and BIS competitions.
Ramps can be used in emergency situations to judge any breed. In an emergency
situation, where use of a ramp is not indicated in the premium list, an exhibitor has
the option of withdrawing their entry and receiving a refund.
For the judging of juniors the ramp may be used at the discretion of the judge for the
ramp optional breeds.
February 9, 10 & 11, 2020 - 13JUDGES
Mr. Larry Adams.................... 7437 Lyndover Pl., St. Louis, MO 63143
Mrs. Eva E. Berg.......................... 136 Longfield Pl., Moraga, CA 94556
Mr. Kenneth E. Berg................. 136 Longfield Pl., Moraga, CA 94556
Mrs. Gretchen Bernardi............................ P.O. Box 275 - 760 Voge
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Mr. Edd E. Bivin.............. 4108 Pebblebrook Ct., Fort Worth, TX 76109
Mrs. Connie H. Clark......... 233 Highland Dr., Rio Del Mar, CA 95003
Mr. John Constantine-Amodei...................1691 Beaver Hollow Rd.
Jeffersonville, PA 19403
Mrs. Marianne Conti................................... 92 Mill Plain Rd., Bldg. B
Danbury, CT 06811
Mrs. Doris Cozart................. 10000 La Jolla Way, Denton, TX 76207
Mr. Edmund Dziuk................. 3716 Prescott Dr., Columbia, MO 65201
Mr. Michael Faulkner............ P.O. Box 208, Center Cross, VA 22437
Mrs. Sioux Forsyth-Green....................................... 700 Linden Rd.
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Mrs. Sydney Good...................5246 Ashley Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34241
Ms. Theresa L. Hundt............12 Watkins Dr., Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus............... 281 Ridley Rd., Palmetto, GA 30268
Mr. Douglas A. Johnson........................................ 2551 S. Smith Rd.
Bloomington, IN 47401
Mr. Norman B. Kenney......... 4201 S. Hwy. 377, Crossroads, TX 76227
Mr. JOHN D. LANDIS.......... 2451 Wassergass Rd., Hellertown, PA 18055
Dr. Eric Liebes...........................16160 Hopper Rd., Peyton, CO 80831
Mrs. Shirley D. Limoges.................................. 1507-265 Poulin Ave.
Ottawa, ON, CN K2B 7Y8
Ms. Marjorie Martorella......................................... 31 Roberts Rd.
Millstone Township, NJ 08535
Mrs. Patti Widick Neale........................ 11122 N.W. County Rd. 236
Alachua, FL 32615
Mrs. Valerie Nunes-Atkinson................. 36200 Calle Puerta Bonita
Temecula, CA 92592
Mr. Allen L. Odom.....................5511 Kittredge St., Denver, CO 80239
Mr. Jay Richardson............38W024 Heatherfield Dr., Elgin, IL 60124
Mr. Sergio Scarpellini.................................. Via Gruppo Cerete 5/A
Gazzaniga, ITA 24025
Mr. Robert H. Slay............................107 Kalmia Ln., Cary, NC 27518
Mrs. Betty-Anne Stenmark........................... 10282 Quail Creek Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Mr. Elliott B. Weiss....................................7520 Hunters Hollow Trl.
Novelty, OH 44072
*provisional/permit Judge - see assignments
14 - The Westminster Kennel ClubBEST IN SHOW
Judge: Mr. Robert H. Slay
SPORTING GROUP 25525. Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens..........Mrs. Hurlebaus
Judge: Ms. Theresa L. Hundt 26000. Greyhounds.......................................... Mrs. Bernardi
10150. Barbets...............................................NOT OFFERED 26500. Harriers..............................................Mrs. Hurlebaus
10200. Brittanys....................................................... Mr. Berg 26800. Ibizan Hounds....................................... Mrs. Bernardi
10250. Lagotti Romagnoli...............................Mr. Scarpellini 27000. Irish Wolfhounds................................... Mrs. Bernardi
10275. Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes................. Mr. Faulkner 27400. Norwegian Elkhounds.........................Mrs. Hurlebaus
10400. Pointers.......................................Mrs. Forsyth-Green 27800. Otterhounds.......................................Mrs. Hurlebaus
10800. Pointers (German Shorthaired)...Mrs. Forsyth-Green 27900. Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens........Mrs. Hurlebaus
11200. Pointers (German Wirehaired)..................... Mr. Berg 28000. Pharaoh Hounds.................................Mrs. Hurlebaus
11600. Retrievers (Chesapeake Bay)...............Mr. Scarpellini 28100. Plotts..........................................................Dr. Liebes
12000. Retrievers (Curly-Coated)...................Mr. Scarpellini 28130. Portuguese Podengo Pequenos............Mrs. Hurlebaus
12400. Retrievers (Flat-Coated)............................... Mr. Berg 28150. Redbone Coonhounds.................................Dr. Liebes
12800. Retrievers (Golden).............................Mr. Scarpellini 28200. Rhodesian Ridgebacks..........................Mrs. Stenmark
13200. Retrievers (Labrador)..........................Mr. Scarpellini 28600. Salukis.................................................. Mrs. Bernardi
13400. Retrievers (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling).......... Mr. Berg 29000. Scottish Deerhounds............................. Mrs. Bernardi
13600. Setters (English).......................................*Mrs. Good 29015. Sloughis......................................................Dr. Liebes
14000. Setters (Gordon).................................Mrs. Hurlebaus 29200. Treeing Walker Coonhounds.......................Dr. Liebes
14400. Setters (Irish)...........................................*Mrs. Good 29400. Whippets...................................................*Mrs. Good
14500. Setters (Irish Red and White).............Mrs. Hurlebaus
WORKING GROUP
14800. Spaniels (American Water).................... Mr. Faulkner
Judge: Mr. Jay Richardson
15200. Spaniels (Boykin)................................... Mr. Faulkner
30300. Akitas...................................................... Mr. Johnson
15600. Spaniels (Clumber)................................ Mr. Faulkner
30600. Alaskan Malamutes.....................................Dr. Liebes
16100. Spaniels (Cocker) Black......................... Mr. Faulkner
31000. Anatolian Shepherd Dogs............................Dr. Liebes
Solid Color Black, To Include Black with Tan Points
31800. Bernese Mountain Dogs.......................... Mr. Johnson
16200. Spaniels (Cocker) A.S.C.O.B................. Mr. Faulkner
32100. Black Russian Terriers............................ Mr. Johnson
Any Solid Color Other Than Black, and Any Such Color
32175. Boerboels..................................................... Mr. Bivin
With Tan Points
32400. Boxers..................................................... Mr. Johnson
16300. Spaniels (Cocker) Parti-Color................ Mr. Faulkner
33000. Bullmastiffs.................................................. Mr. Bivin
16600. Spaniels (English Cocker)............................ Mr. Bivin
33500. Cane Corsos...............................................Dr. Liebes
17000. Spaniels (English Springer).......................... Mr. Bivin
33700. Chinooks............................................Mrs. Hurlebaus
17400. Spaniels (Field)...................................... Mr. Faulkner
34200. Doberman Pinschers....................................Mrs. Berg
17800. Spaniels (Irish Water)............................ Mr. Faulkner
34250. Dogo Argentinos................................NOT OFFERED
18200. Spaniels (Sussex)................................Mrs. Hurlebaus
34300. Dogues de Bordeaux....................................Mrs. Berg
18600. Spaniels (Welsh Springer)...................Mrs. Hurlebaus
34600. German Pinschers.......................................Mrs. Berg
18700. Spinoni Italiani............................................. Mr. Berg
34800. Giant Schnauzers................................Mrs. Hurlebaus
19000. Vizslas.......................................................*Mrs. Good
35100. Great Danes.................................................Mrs. Berg
19400. Weimaraners.............................................*Mrs. Good
35400. Great Pyrenees...................................Mrs. Hurlebaus
19700. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons........................ Mr. Berg
35500. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs......................Mrs. Berg
19750. Wirehaired Vizslas....................................*Mrs. Good
35700. Komondorok........................................... Mr. Johnson
HOUND GROUP 36000. Kuvaszok................................................. Mr. Johnson
Judge: Ms. Marjorie Martorella 36200. Leonbergers............................................... Mrs. Neale
20500. Afghan Hounds.....................................Mrs. Stenmark 36300. Mastiffs........................................................ Mr. Bivin
20530. American English Coonhounds...................Dr. Liebes 36500. Neapolitan Mastiffs................................. Mr. Johnson
20550. American Foxhounds..................................Dr. Liebes 36600. Newfoundlands...................................Mrs. Hurlebaus
20590. Azawakhs.............................................Mrs. Stenmark 37000. Portuguese Water Dogs.............................. Mrs. Neale
21000. Basenjis....................................................... Mr. Dziuk 37500. Rottweilers.................................................. Mr. Bivin
21500. Basset Hounds............................................ Mr. Dziuk 37800. St. Bernards............................................... Mrs. Neale
22100. Beagles........................................................ Mr. Dziuk 38100. Samoyeds................................................... Mrs. Neale
Not Exceeding 13 In. 38700. Siberian Huskies........................................ Mrs. Neale
22200. Beagles........................................................ Mr. Dziuk 39000. Standard Schnauzers................................. Mrs. Neale
Over 13 In. But Not Exceeding 15 In. 39500. Tibetan Mastiffs..................................Mrs. Hurlebaus
22700. Black and Tan Coonhounds........................Dr. Liebes TERRIER GROUP
23200. Bloodhounds...............................................Dr. Liebes Judge: Mr. Norman B. Kenney
23300. Bluetick Coonhounds.................................Dr. Liebes 40400. Airedale Terriers..................................Mrs. Stenmark
23700. Borzois.................................................. Mrs. Bernardi 40415. American Hairless Terriers..................Mrs. Stenmark
23775. Cirnechi dell'Etna................................Mrs. Stenmark 40800. American Staffordshire Terriers...........Mrs. Stenmark
24300. Dachshunds (Longhaired)........................... Mr. Dziuk 41200. Australian Terriers...............................Mrs. Stenmark
24400. Dachshunds (Smooth)................................ Mr. Dziuk 41600. Bedlington Terriers..............................Mrs. Stenmark
24500. Dachshunds (Wirehaired)........................... Mr. Dziuk 42000. Border Terriers..........................................Mr. Adams
25500. English Foxhounds.....................................Dr. Liebes 42500. Bull Terriers (Colored)........................Mrs. Stenmark
February 9, 10 & 11, 2020 - 1542600. Bull Terriers (White)............................Mrs. Stenmark 61500. Bulldogs.................................................. Mr. Johnson
43000. Cairn Terriers............................................Mr. Adams 61800. Chinese Shar-Pei..................................... Mr. Johnson
43200. Cesky Terriers.....................................Mrs. Stenmark 62000. Chow Chows........................................... Mr. Johnson
43400. Dandie Dinmont Terriers.....................Mrs. Stenmark 62030. Cotons de Tulear.................................... Mr. Johnson
43900. Fox Terriers (Smooth)...............................Mr. Adams 62500. Dalmatians...................................................Mrs. Berg
44000. Fox Terriers (Wire)....................................Mr. Adams 62700. Finnish Spitz........................................... Mr. Johnson
44200. Glen of Imaal Terriers............................... Mrs. Clark 63000. French Bulldogs...................................... Mr. Johnson
44400. Irish Terriers.............................................. Mrs. Clark 63200. Keeshonden.................................................Mrs. Berg
44800. Kerry Blue Terriers.................................... Mrs. Clark 63400. Lhasa Apsos.................................................Mrs. Berg
45200. Lakeland Terriers....................................... Mrs. Clark 63500. Lowchen......................................................Mrs. Berg
45700. Manchester Terriers (Standard)................. Mrs. Clark 63550. Norwegian Lundehunds...............................Mrs. Berg
Over 12 lbs. But Not Exceeding 22 lbs. 63800. Poodles (Miniature).....................................Mr. Weiss
45900. Miniature Bull Terriers.............................. Mrs. Clark 64100. Poodles (Standard)......................................Mr. Weiss
46000. Miniature Schnauzers................................Mr. Adams 64200. Schipperkes.................................................Mrs. Berg
46200. Norfolk Terriers.........................................Mr. Adams 64300. Shiba Inu.....................................................Mrs. Berg
46400. Norwich Terriers........................................Mr. Adams 64400. Tibetan Spaniels...........................................Mrs. Berg
46600. Parson Russell Terriers.............................. Mrs. Clark 64500. Tibetan Terriers...........................................Mrs. Berg
46650. Rat Terriers.......................... Mr. Constantine-Amodei 64550. Xoloitzcuintli.......................................... Mr. Johnson
46700. Russell Terriers.................... Mr. Constantine-Amodei
HERDING GROUP
46800. Scottish Terriers........................................Mr. Adams
Judge: Mrs. Shirley D. Limoges
47200. Sealyham Terriers................ Mr. Constantine-Amodei
65300. Australian Cattle Dogs........................... Mr. Faulkner
47600. Skye Terriers........................ Mr. Constantine-Amodei
65500. Australian Shepherds.................................Mr. Adams
48000. Soft Coated.......................... Mr. Constantine-Amodei
65600. Bearded Collies..........................................Mr. Adams
Wheaten Terriers
65700. Beaucerons.................................................Dr. Liebes
48200. Staffordshire Bull Terriers... Mr. Constantine-Amodei
65900. Belgian Malinois..........................................Dr. Liebes
48400. Welsh Terriers...................... Mr. Constantine-Amodei
66200. Belgian Sheepdogs......................................Dr. Liebes
48800. West Highland...................... Mr. Constantine-Amodei
66500. Belgian Tervuren.........................................Dr. Liebes
White Terriers
66575. Bergamasco Sheepdogs...............................Dr. Liebes
TOY GROUP 66650. Berger Picards.............................................Dr. Liebes
Judge: Mrs. Doris Cozart 66700. Border Collies........................................ Mr. Faulkner
50500. Affenpinschers........................................... Mrs. Clark 66800. Bouviers des Flandres..................................Mr. Weiss
51000. Brussels Griffons.......................................... Mr. Bivin 67100. Briards.........................................................Mr. Weiss
51400. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.................. Mrs. Clark 67300. Canaan Dogs.......................................... Mr. Faulkner
51600. Chihuahuas (Long Coat)............................. Mr. Bivin 67400. Cardigan Welsh Corgis...............................Mr. Adams
51700. Chihuahuas (Smooth Coat)......................... Mr. Bivin 67700. Collies (Rough)...................................... Mr. Faulkner
52000. Chinese Cresteds......................................*Mrs. Good 68000. Collies (Smooth).................................... Mr. Faulkner
52300 English Toy Spaniels .................................. Mrs. Clark 68100. Entlebucher Mountain Dogs...................... Mrs. Neale
(Blenheim & Prince Charles) 68200. Finnish Lapphunds.................................... Mrs. Neale
52400 English Toy Spaniels .................................. Mrs. Clark 68300. German Shepherd Dogs......................... Mr. Faulkner
(King Charles & Ruby) 68400. Icelandic Sheepdogs............................... Mr. Faulkner
52800. Havanese.............................. Mr. Constantine-Amodei 68450. Miniature American Shepherds............. Mr. Faulkner
53000. Italian Greyhounds...................................*Mrs. Good 68500. Norwegian Buhunds............................... Mr. Faulkner
53500. Japanese Chin............................................ Mrs. Clark 68600. Old English Sheepdogs.................................Mr. Weiss
54000. Maltese................................ Mr. Constantine-Amodei 68700. Pembroke Welsh Corgis.............................Mr. Adams
54500. Manchester Terriers (Toy)......................... Mrs. Clark 68800. Polish Lowland Sheepdogs......................... Mr. Adams
Not Exceeding 12 lbs. 68900. Pulik............................................................Mr. Weiss
55000. Miniature Pinschers..................................*Mrs. Good 68920. Pumik........................................................ Mrs. Neale
55500. Papillons...................................................... Mr. Bivin 69000. Pyrenean Shepherds.................................. Mrs. Neale
56000. Pekingese............................. Mr. Constantine-Amodei 69200. Shetland Sheepdogs............................... Mr. Faulkner
56500. Pomeranians........................ Mr. Constantine-Amodei 69275. Spanish Water Dogs................................... Mrs. Neale
57000. Poodles (Toy)...............................................Mr. Weiss 69300. Swedish Vallhunds..................................... Mrs. Neale
57500. Pugs.............................................................Mr. Weiss
70000. MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES
58000. Shih Tzu.............................. Mr. Constantine-Amodei
58500. Silky Terriers............................................... Mr. Bivin NOT OFFERED
58800. Toy Fox Terriers.................. Mr. Constantine-Amodei 80000. JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP COMPETITION
59000. Yorkshire Terriers........................................ Mr. Bivin 02200. Limited
NON-SPORTING GROUP Finals.................................................*Mrs. Nunes-Atkinson
Judge: Mr. Allen L. Odom Preliminaries I........................................Mrs. Forsyth-Green
60200. American Eskimo Dogs.......................Mrs. Hurlebaus Preliminaries II.....................................................Mrs. Conti
60500. Bichons Frises.....................................Mrs. Hurlebaus 90000. MASTERS OBEDIENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
61000. Boston Terriers...................................Mrs. Hurlebaus Masters Obedience.............................................. Mr. Landis
16 - The Westminster Kennel ClubNOTICE TO EXHIBITORS
This Show is governed by the American Kennel Club rules. Exhibitors should read
the AKC agreement on the back of the Westminster entry blank in this Premium
List and read the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows, including benching rules, and
the rules of The Westminster Kennel Club contained in this premium list. ENTRY
FORMS WITHOUT THE REVERSE PAGE OF THE FORM ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE COMPLETE ENTRY RULES
AND PROCEDURES AND ADDITIONAL RULES OF
THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB!
CONFORMATION ENTRY INFORMATION
1. 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 January 1,
2019 - October 31, 2019 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. You do NOT need to wait to receive the
Invitation in order to submit your entry. Entries for an invited dog may be sent
as soon as the list is posted or beginning November 15, 2019, 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 in mid-November 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 January
1, 2019 - October 31, 2019 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. You do
NOT need to wait to receive the Invitation in order to submit your entry.
Entries for an invited dog may be sent as soon as the list is posted or beginning
November 15, 2019, 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, will be sent in mid-November 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.
2. ADDRESS CHANGES for mailing the Certificate of Eligibility must be
reported to the superintendent prior to 5:00 P.M. (E.S.T.) November 4, 2019.
All invitations will be sent to those addresses associated with the eligible dog
on file with MB-F. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to verify the address on
file with MB-F.
February 9, 10 & 11, 2020 - 173. FOR NON-INVITED DOGS: Dogs entering Best of Breed/Variety Competition must possess their AKC Championship to be eligible to enter. NOTE: Dog MUST have attained AKC Championship BEFORE submitting entry. Please read premium list carefully regarding submission of entries. No entry will be accepted that requires a signature for delivery. All must be submitted online OR be sent to P.O. Box 22067, Greensboro, NC 27420 ONLY, to be received by 3:00 P.M., E.S.T., Friday, December 6, 2019. 4. ENTRIES CLOSE AT 3:00 P.m. E.S.T., Friday, December 6, 2019 or when the maximum number of 2,500 has been reached, if reached before 3:00 P.M. e.S.T., December 6, 2019. Entries are limited to the Top Five AKC Champions of record in each breed/variety based on the number of dogs defeated in breed competition only at AKC shows held from January 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019 inclusive, AKC Champion National Breed Specialty Best of Breed winners as noted on pages 2, 21-34 (invited entries) AND all AKC Champion dogs eligible for Best of Breed/ Variety Competition in AKC events as noted on pages 2, 10-12, 17-24, 31-39. PleAse reAD rules FOr submissiOn OF enTries CAreFullY! See pages 19-20, 31-39 for Juniors information and pages 21-24, 31-39 for Obedience information. 5. NO ENTRY (other than those qualifying for an Invitation, Invited Juniors who are showing an Invited dog OR Invited Junior Showmanship Only OR Invited Obedience) WILL BE PROCESSED prior to 8:00 A.M. (E.S.T.), Friday, December 6, 2019. All other Conformation entries will be accumulated in random order and processed beginning at 8:00 A.M. (E.S.T.), Friday, December 6, 2019. 6. All Entries may be submitted at any time beginning when the Top 5, National Specialty, Obedience and qualifying Junior invitees lists are posted, or beginning November 15, 2019, whichever is earliest, buT musT be reCeiVeD nO lATer ThAn 3:00 P.m., e.S.T., FriDAY, DeCember 6, 2019. All entries, including Non- invitation entries or non-invitational entries that include Juniors as an additional class, postmarked prior to the date the list is posted, or prior to November 15, 2019, whichever is earliest, will be returned. Fax, Dial-N-Entry®, Courier, walk- ins or entries handed in at shows are NOT acceptable or permitted. NO ENTRY WILL BE ACCEPTED THAT REQUIRES A SIGNATURE FOR DELIVERY. Please note on the outside of the envelope whether it is an “Invitation,” “Breed,” “Obedience” or “Junior OnlY” entry, etc. See pages 24-26 for Benching Form information. 7. All entries for Best of Breed/Variety MUST be an AKC Champion of Record or have, according to the owner's records, obtained its AKC Championship prior to submitting the entry for this show. If it is established at AnY point in the progress of this event that a dog had not completed these requirements at the time the entry was made, the entry shall be deemed invalid, will be returned, and the dog will be removed from the show. If not found until after show, all awards will be subject to cancellation by the American Kennel Club. There will be no dogs added to replace those dogs found to be ineligible. Junior Showmanship OnlY dogs need not be Champions. See also pages 19-20 for Junior Information; pages 21-24 for Obedience. 8. AKC Audits all entries to validate AKC Championship status and/or proper AKC Registration. 18 - The Westminster Kennel Club
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