Miniature American Shepherds pose for photos outside the Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, New York for the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 20, 2022. Boy, I hope it is true! I would go from there. "It's the one time you have to do your best, show the dog to their best and hope you have that chance to hold that winning lottery ticket at the end of the night because that's what everybody is there for," he said. Which means I probably wont be back for a while. English Toy Spaniel (Blenheim & Prince Charles), English Toy Spaniel (King Charles & Ruby). The club did a fantastic job making it look great! Kathy Schwabe: Absolutely love it! fbq('init', 235247967118144); Nothing compares to watching it in the Garden. The show was originally scheduled for January but was postponed until June because of the pandemic. Terrie Houck: I did attend 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Katie Cecilio: Lyndhurst is beautiful, and I feel its less stressful for the dogs and, at least some of, the people! Getting to and from your vehicle wasnt easy, and very long walks. But Not Exceeding 15 In. Terrie Houck: The past two years at the Lyndhurst location has been terrific. Diana Christine: Making two cuts and taking AOM with my pet as an amateur owner-handler of six months in one of the hardest rings in conformation. Sarah Elizabeth Wade: I think it should remain at Lyndhurst until the Piers, closer to the Garden, are fixed. The weather is always very unpredictable. Bulldogs in the ring during the Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 21, 2022. Thanks for contacting us. The town of Tarrytown is charming and the local restaurants are so diverse with delicious menus. I do miss the benching, though. Emily Peacock: I do not miss Manhattan or blowing snow! We watched the Groups back at our hotel in the lobby with other fanciers. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I also agree with those who feel that some of the glamour is missing. To say the least, we were over the moon! Trumpet, a bloodhound, poses for photographs after winning best in show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 22, 2022. {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? NYC in February is miserable and awful. I was a spectator in NYC a few years ago and will never go back. Breed results, group winners & Best in Show, Watch the Westminster Dog Show live with fuboTV (get access now), Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox's French bulldog wins group at Westminster, GCHB CH Dassin Kiarry's Tulip Garden Night At The Opera, GCHG CH Maple Ridge K-Run I've Got A Secret. I still hope it moves back to Manhattan. And it was an amazing, amazing experience that I would happily repeat. Breed judging began Monday, June 20 with the Hounding & Herding groups. June in Tarrytown is just perfect. Terrie Strom: This is the first time I have attended with a dog. And pray, light candles, witchcraft, etc. Westminster at Westchester! It was like watching the Super Bowl. And to fully exit the grounds to pick up with all the traffic incoming If you can figure all that out, I believe its a lot better than NYC. MORE: Watch the Westminster Dog Show live with fuboTV (get access now). Its not the venue that makes the win meaningful. The atmosphere wasnt like any other show, inside or outside. Parking and getting in went well. Kayla Phillips: I absolutely loved it at Lyndhurst. Required fields are marked *. We had our top special, unable to compete at the last minute on Friday so we were bummed because he was our favorite to win Breed. NYC is a great place to visit, but never, ever again with a dog, but would love to see it stay at Lyndhurst and would go again as both an exhibitor and a spectator. The idea of inside, IN NYC, in winter? Jennifer Jones: This was my first time having a dog compete and the location is the only reason I went. Wednesday, the weather was really bad. Not that his years judging for the most part was bad. Talia Addeo: Lyndhurst 100%. Shawny Cirincione: I dont miss Manhattan at all! Mine is a coated breed, btw. Even though it rained during our ring time, the weather worked out so well. June messes with show schedules. "It's the equivalent of the Olympic stage, if you will," Sheri said. The @WKCDOGS Best in Show Winner is TRUMPET THE BLOODHOUND! I would enter every single year, and attend happily the years I got in. #WestminsterDogShow pic.twitter.com/OqQmMhKo2w, The 146th #WestminsterDogShow Best in Show champion is Trumpet the Bloodhound! My vote is to STAY in Westchester! I walked around for two days with EJ, my Great Pyrenees, to experience Westminster. Does not. "It's all about the dogs, and that's my life it's all about the dogs," said Daugherty. Loved, loved, loved it. The 2022 Westminster Dog Show is underway at the Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, New York. #WestminsterDogShow pic.twitter.com/QhgnlxKg7L, GROUP WINNER: "MM" -- GCHG CH HI-KEL TERRYDALE NANHALL MIZZCONCEIVED(Lakeland Terrier), MM #WestminsterDogShow pic.twitter.com/kATiospkbY. Lyn Bianchi: I went to the conformation show at Lyndhurst this year just to watch. A Great Dane competes in the Working group judging event during the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show on June 22, 2022. I do agility, and while I was not entered, I would NOT want to be running outside in extreme heat with my dog. Oregon athletes find a creative way to make money: Housing rentals. Its just lovely. The show site was set up nicely, with plenty of room under the ring tents. The shuttle is a nightmare, especially when you are trying to leave with both dogs and equipment, and everyone is so crabby and tired. Filled with award-winning editorial focused on news and insights from the dog show community, top breeders, handlers, AKC Judges, and more! Susan Wyant Pickerill: I attended last year and found it much more enjoyable than Manhattan. Legendary! We havent shown together since our National in April. When we arrived, I was in awe of the show site. Loutercreek: Everyone we talked to at the show loved it so much better! It 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 live dog show. Nancy Anstruther: I prefer the city, hands down. Emily Rose Cunningham: Lyndhurst, ALL the way! 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I loved being able to get up close to the ring for breed judging and getting to actually speak to owners, handlers, etc. The annual dog showa conformation competition for purebred dogsand the Masters Agility Championship and Masters Obedience Championship where dogs from all backgrounds are eligible to competemake Westminster Week with its nearly 3,000 dogs from the U.S. and around the world a pinnacle experience for any dog lover. Beagle, Over 13 In. The location is beautiful. I also miss the benching, and the opportunity it provides for public outreach and education! Young Choi grooms her Standard Poodle during the Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 21, 2022. Handler Claudio Cruz embraces Ethan, a Basset Hound, after winning the "Best of Breed" competition during breed judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 20, 2022. Christine Hamill: The site is beautiful! Meg Callea: Yes and no I love having my Dalmatian shown the way they should be shown in a ring big enough to move correctly. I drove 40 hours, coast to coast, to take my Great Pyrenees. I was completely surprised and humbled to receive an AOM. It is a partnership I orchestrated, since I could not take on another special, and I am hopeful they will continue to do well this year. As long as we have a reasonable judge. Buster is currently the top-ranked Great Pyrenees in the country. But with the rain, it wasnt as nice. The grass was so green; not so much here in California. Angelique Pinard Burns: Lyndhurst is beautiful; the weather is unpredictable and logistics need to be figured out: Going with an exhibitor was a challenge to get to grooming, get set up, no bathing, and run on generators. EJ, a Great Pyrenees, qualified and will compete there later this month. So much less chaotic than the city and makes your experience way more engaging. Janet Riding-Leiper: I wish it was back in Manhattan. Even a little rain makes preparing our dogs a complete PITA. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. A Bulldog waits to go in the ring during the Breed Judging at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 21, 2022. A Central Coast dog has qualified for the Westminster Dog Show. They still had to gait in the rain, however. The comfort to set up at our own vehicles and have the dogs out enjoying the beautiful weather. Sharon Ferguson: Being there in person to watch the agility championships! All rights reserved. RELATED: Indianapolis' own Buster to appear in Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Dont mind the rain at allmakes the dogs more relatable to Joe Public who already thinks that the dogs cant be touched and sleep on the silk pillow in their mansion. It felt more like Morris and Essex, etc. Inside with real heat, A/C, and bathrooms is my preference. fbq('track', 'PageView'); Your email address will not be published. Dogs earn points when they compete at dog shows and the top five of each breed in the country are invited to the big show. Striker, a Samoyed, competes in the working group at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 22, 2022. "I would say only a small percentage of pure-bred dogs actually get to this stage because they need the looks, they need to conform to the breed's standards and they have to have a personality," David said. Scottish deerhounds are shown in the ring during the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 20, 2022.