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Westminster Dog Show Fun Facts
UPDATED: 1:44 pm EST February 10,
2007
Before you view this week's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, brush up on a few fun facts about the canine competition:The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, first held in 1877, is America's second-longest continuously held sporting event. America's oldest organization dedicated to purebred dogs, the Westminster Kennel Club was established in 1877. The Westminster Dog Show was first telecasted in 1948. Westminster sold out Madison Square Garden in 2005 and 2006. In 2004, the Empire State Building lit its tower in purple and gold, Westminster's colors. It will do so again in 2007. Through 2006, a total of 288,996 dogs have entered in Westminster's 130 shows. The Fox Terrier (wire) has won the most Best In Show crowns with 13. Rounding out the most-decorated breeds are Scottish Terriers (seven) Spaniels (five), Airedale Terriers (four), Boxers (four) and Doberman Pinschers (four). The Terriers have been the most successful group at Westminster, claiming 44 Best In Show titles. The oldest dog to win Best In Show was a Papillon in 1999 at 8 years, 1 month and 10 days of age. The youngest dog to win Best In Show was a Collie in 1929 at 9 months of age. The winningest dog in Westminster history is Ch. Warren Remedy, a Fox Terrier, who won Best In Show in 1907, 1908 and 1909.
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