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150th Westminster Dog Show: 2,500 Dogs Compete Amid Protests

2/1/2026

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The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York features 2,500 dogs from 212 breeds competing for top prize.
Notable contenders include Comet the shih tzu and Zaida the Afghan hound.
Breed-by-breed judging occurs at the Javits Center and Madison Square Garden, with Best in Show Tuesday night.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) plans to protest outside, while Westminster Kennel Club defends responsible ownership and rescue.

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The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York features 2,500 dogs from 212 breeds competing for top prize.
Notable contenders include Comet the shih tzu and Zaida the Afghan hound.
Breed-by-breed judging occurs at the Javits Center and Madison Square Garden, with Best in Show Tuesday night.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) plans to protest outside, while Westminster Kennel Club defends responsible ownership and rescue.