Value proposition

WESTMINSTER. There's only one.

The Westminster Kennel Club, established in 1877, is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of showing dogs. Its 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 hosts the iconic, all-breed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the U.S. and, since 1948, the longest nationally televised dog show. Its annual “Best in Show” winner is affectionately known as “America’s Dog.”