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2024 WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT TICKETMASTER
Breed Showcase, Masters Agility Championship,
& 90th Anniversary of Junior Showmanship
Among Events Taking Place
May 11, 13 & 14
at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
in New York City
New York, NY
– Tickets for the 148th Annual Westminster
Kennel Club Dog
Show presented by Purina Pro Plan are on sale now,
exclusively on Ticketmaster.
For the second year, the epic 3-day, 3-night event featuring
nearly 2,500 dogs from across the world competing in top
performance activities and culminating in the coveted Best
in Show award will take place at the USTA Billie Jean King
National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY on May 11, 13 & 14.
Always the greatest dog show in the world, the Westminster
Kennel Club is thrilled to welcome spectators back to the
show with a host of family-friendly events taking place on
the sprawling grounds of the National Tennis Center.
Westminster’s Canine Celebration Day will kick off
“Westminster Week” on Saturday, May 11, and will feature a
variety of showstopping activities including Dock Diving and
a demo ring, with demonstrations such as herding and scent
work, all presented by Cosequin. Our interactive Breed
Showcase, presented by Purina Pro Plan, gives guests the
chance to meet and learn about an abundance of beautiful dog
breeds. This event is not to be missed!
This year’s event features the always exciting Masters
Agility Championship, welcoming top-ranked purpose-bred and
All-American (mixed breed) dogs to the competition, and the
9th Annual Masters Obedience Championship, both presented by
Purina Pro Plan.
This year also marks the 90th anniversary of our Junior
Showmanship competition, which assesses the handling skills
of children 9-18 years of age. This event promotes proper
dog training and care to prepare the next generation for
responsible dog ownership, sportsmanship, and future success
in the sport.
The
Westminster Kennel Club will close out the show on Tuesday,
May 14, naming the coveted Best in Show winner. For more
information about Westminster Week, visit westminsterkennelclub.org.
Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster. For
group sales and ADA-accessible and companion seat requests,
email tickets@westminsterkennelclub.org.
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About the Westminster Kennel Club
The Westminster Kennel Club, established
in 1877, is America's oldest organization dedicated to the
sport of showing dogs. It hosts the iconic, all-breed
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second-longest,
continuously held sporting event in the U.S. after the
Kentucky Derby and, since 1948, the longest nationally
televised live dog show. The Club’s mission is to enhance
the lives of all dogs by celebrating the companionship of
dogs and promoting responsible dog ownership and breed
preservation. The Club advocates for purpose-bred dogs, with
an understanding that each breed has a legacy and history
that deserves to be taught, honored, and preserved. The Club
uses education to raise awareness and encourage owners to
conscientiously select dogs that are the right match for
their families. The
annual dog show—a conformation competition for purpose-bred dogs—and
the Masters Agility Championship and Masters Obedience
Championship—where dogs from all backgrounds are eligible to
compete—make Westminster Week, with thousands of dogs
from the U.S. and around the world, a pinnacle experience
for any dog lover. “America’s
Dog Show” has
captivated canine enthusiasts for more than a century. Learn
more at westminsterkennelclub.org.
About Nestlé Purina PetCare
Nestlé Purina PetCare creates richer lives
for pets and the people who love them. Founded in 1894,
Purina has helped dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives
by offering scientifically based nutritional innovations.
Purina manufactures some of the world's most trusted and
popular pet care products, including Purina ONE, Pro Plan,
Fancy Feast and Tidy Cats. Our more than 10,000 U.S.
associates take pride in our trusted pet food, treat and
litter brands that feed 46 million
dogs and 68 million cats
every year. More than 500 Purina scientists, veterinarians,
and pet care experts ensure our commitment to unsurpassed
quality and nutrition. Purina Pro Plan is a leader in the
advanced nutrition category, with more than 140 targeted
formulas to help your pet thrive throughout every stage of
life. It is also the food of choice for 16 of
the past 17 Westminster
Best in Show winners*. For more information, visit www.proplan.com or
follow @ProPlan on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
Purina promotes responsible pet care through
our scientific research, our products and our support for
pet-related organizations. Over the past five years, Purina
has contributed more than $150 million towards organizations
that bring, and keep, people and pets together, as well as
those that help our communities and environment thrive.
Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in
Nutrition, Health and Wellness. For more information, visit purina.com or subscribe
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get the latest Purina news.
*The handler or owners of these champions may
have received Purina Pro Plan dog food as Purina
ambassadors.
About the USTA
The USTA is the national governing
body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in
promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level
-- from local communities to the highest level of the
professional game. A not-for-profit organization, it invests
100 percent of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and
operates the US Open, one of the highest-attended annual
sporting events in the world, along with approximately 100
Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S., and selects the
teams for Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, and the Olympic
and Paralympic Games. The USTA’s philanthropic entity, the
USTA Foundation, provides grants and scholarships in
addition to supporting tennis and education programs
nationwide to benefit under-resourced youth through the
National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. For more
information about the USTA, go to USTA.com or
follow the official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
(X) and TikTok.
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