Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2012
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2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place on February 13 - 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY
The 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has finished at Madison Square Garden with one day of the event taking place on Valentine's Day again this year. One lucky dog was selected as "Best in Show". You will find more details below, but our 2012 winner is pictured here...photo courtesy of Associated Press and taken by Seth Wenig.
The show takes place every February at Madison Square Garden in New York City. More information about the show follows, and necessary links to find out all you need to know whether you are planning to go to the show, or are just curious.
Take a moment to take the polls on the site, predict who you think will win or see if your selection won, enjoy the videos and photos, and sign our guest-book.
We love February around here because of two big events; the Super Bowl, and the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. If you are a dog-lover, you probably look forward to the show as much as we do.
Claudia a/k/a happynutritionist
Updated 2/15/12
Contents at a Glance
- Malachy the Pekingese Wins the 2012 WKC...
- New Breeds added for 2012 Westminster Ke...
- People Commenting About the Show
- Have you or will you be attending the do...
- Pekingese Puppy and Dog Photos
- Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in the...
- 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Co...
- Predict or Share a Breed that Should Win...
- Map Location: Westminster Kennel Club Do...
Malachy the Pekingese Wins the 2012 WKC Dog Show!
Congratulations to Malachy and his owner
According to the owner, Malachy has attended about 150 shows during the past year, and has 115 best in shows...wow, Malachy! That is great!
Malachy is 1 of 4 Pekingese that have won the annual WKC dog show since 1990.
Malachy and his owner took two months to rest before heading to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, and after making the rounds visiting various TV shows and many photo opps, we hope Malachy enjoys a nice long rest....and we hope you enjoy videos of Malachy at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show below.
New Breeds added for 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
There are 7 Breed Groups in the Show
There are 7 breed groups in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and within each, many types of breeds. If you want more detail on what breeds are within each group, you can visit this WKC Dog Show Breed Information link.
The new breeds added in 2012 were:
The American English Coonhound
The Cesky Terrier
Norwegian Lundehound
The Xoloitzcuintli
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Finnish Lapphund
Following is a short poll, a chance for you to tell us which breed group is your favorite, and tell us about your dog or why you made your choice, if you like, in the text window. Comments are moderated.
People Commenting About the Show
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- NY_Now
- New show: http://t.co/sjGDVPuM - RT @Doelaxlg Dog Show! Well, the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, to be exact
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- huskinsondmbg8
- Sneaking in a few minutes watching the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. SOOOO cute!!hSrXoG
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- Doelaxlg
- Dog Show! Well, the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, to be exact
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- nickhowdy
- Colbert Report: The Colbert Report - Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2012: Although surely wonderful in their o... http://t.co/Zf9rdPY0
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- cloudnk9
- Pekingese becomes America's top dog, wins best in show at Westminster Kennel Club: http://t.co/PiGxF7lY - VW
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- chummydog
- Millington resident's Finnish Lapphund wins at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show: His registered name is "Grand C... http://t.co/gKAruKYd
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- BrandiMcbryar18
- The results are in for the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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- jendrickudrw2
- THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW IS ON! I JUST FOUND MY HAPPINESS TODAY! LOOOOOOVE DOGS!!!VVJM
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- Millington resident's Finnish Lapphund wins at Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show http://t.co/mZiKOLmo
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- Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2012 http://t.co/e7f9ZSil
Have you or will you be attending the dog show?
Pekingese Puppy and Dog Photos
This is not the dog that won, but a few of pictures of the Pekingese breed that you might enjoy.
![Frenchie - [albino pekingese] by dmott9](http://static.flickr.com/3459/3912845670_773f085d56_s.jpg)
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in the News
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- 2012 Westminster Dog Show
- Malachy, a Pekingese, competes for best in show at the 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Malachy went on to win the award. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) AP David Fitzpatrick looks at Malachy, a Pekingese, ...
- <p>Heretical thoughts about the Westminster dog show</p>
- By Pat Summers/New Jersey pets Michael Nagle/Getty ImagesMeet Malachy, the 2012 best in show at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The Pekingese breed is of Chinese origin and dates back to the eighth century. Its name is derived from Peking ...
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- Poodles, collies, spaniels and more strut their stuff at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The Recording Academy celebrated some of music's biggest names. Celebrities arrive in style for the 54th annual awards show. Whitney Houston, who reigned as ...
- Romney protest held outside Westminster dog show
- The protesters held signs that said ?Mitt is Mean'' and ?Dogs Aren't Luggage'' and ?I Ride Inside.'' The Romney campaign did not respond to requests for comment. The Westminster Kennel Club event is the most prestigious dog show in America and draws ...
February 11th and 12th, 2013
Countdown to 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Predict or Share a Breed that Should Win the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
What breed do you think should win the next WKC Dog Show?
My prediction
Yorkshire Terrier, of course!
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happynutritionist, at 4pm on February 15, 2012 predicts:
The 2012 show is finished, and it looks like some of us didn't get our wish, but we congratulate the winner! Now it's time to start hoping and guessing for 2013!
mini, at 9pm on February 8, 2012 predicts:
Dogue De Bordeaux!!
Mary , at 2pm on January 21, 2012 predicts:
HAS to be a WESTIE this year!!!
RICK, at 5pm on January 15, 2012 predicts:
STANDARD POODLE
happynutritionist, at 12am on February 16, 2011 predicts:
It looks like BuckHawk got her wish, a LARGE breed won! Now we look forward to 2012...yes, already!
ban joe, at 10pm on February 14, 2011 predicts:
english springer spaniel
BuckHawk, at 9am on February 9, 2011 predicts:
I would love, just once, to see a really large breed win, but alas, I don't really think that will happen!
WhippetGood, at 6pm on February 5, 2011 predicts:
Most likely it will either be the Smooth Fox Terrier, Dodger, or the Pekingese, Malachy. Both were neck-and-neck for number 1 dog all breeds last year. HOWEVER, Westminster has had a few underdog upsets recently (the most obvious one being Stump from a couple of years ago), so who know....all I know is I will be routing for my breed, the Whippet (whoever takes BOB, either Tawny or Chanel as they've been pretty close in rankings recently, and BOTH are in the top 10 dogs all breeds this year!), or the gorgeous imported Pharaoh Hound, Qing!
KebiPharaohHound, at 7pm on October 11, 2010 predicts:
The Pharaoh Hound - it has been a stellar year across the country with BIS honors for this Breed....its a longshot, but I think it will happen
happynutritionist, at 11pm on February 16, 2010 predicts:
I predicted my own dog's breed, the Yorkshire Terrier would win the 2010 show, but the Yorkie has been topped by the Scottish Terrier, Sadie. Oh well, at least it was a Terrier:) Congratulations, Sadie!
Susan52, at 7pm on February 4, 2010 predicts:
A yellow Labrador retriever that looks like my Daisy!
OhMe, at 1pm on February 4, 2010 predicts:
The English Bulldog or I think they may have changed the name to the American Bulldog.
Map Location: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, 4 Pennsylvania Ave., NY NY
Madison Square Garden is on Pennsylvania Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets. Using the map below the following image, you can zoom in using the tools in the upper left, and move the map about with your mouse pointer.
Below is an old postcard view of Madison Square Garden, where the WKC Dog Show has taken place for 136 years.
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2012 Ticket, Hotel, and Show Information for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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WKC Dog Show Info - Ticket Information, Location, Times & Dates - WestminsterKennelClub.org
Watch the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show from Madison Square Garden in New York. Information about the dog show venue, times and dates, ticket information, competitions and events.0 points
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WKC Dog Show TV Coverage
Watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on the USA Network. Dog show television schedules, locations, times, and dates presented by the USA Network.0 points
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WKC 2012 Ticket Information
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Special Hotel Rates in New York City for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Fine hotels, motels, and accomocations with discounted rates from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Rates are for The New Yorker, Park Lane, The Carlton, The Hotel Pennsylvania and more.0 points
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Official Site for the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
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- A new year, a new winner and a fresh angel blessing for 2012. That Malachy just has a face and personality for everyone to love, congratulations on featuring another great champion!
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- The winner lives about 5 miles from me! I didn't watch the show, but the local news did a piece about Malachy. What a beautiful dog! :)
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- Just had to stop back by and say great update on the winning dog! Scottish Deerhounds are part of the Gentle Giant group of dogs, which means they are the most wonderful and loving dogs!
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- She does seem to be a gentle giant. I learn so much about the different breeds and their dispositions by watching the show, it's not a bad idea to watch if you're considering getting a dog because they do a good job of describing their character. Glad your LARGE breed wish came true:-)
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- LOL, that is funny...oh that dog training could be as simple as that, I'd have Aspen looking at "Dog Whisperer" and other similar shows on a regular basis if it worked, but my experience has been the same as yours...in fact she looks rather rejected when I'm watching other dogs:-)
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- We are all (both human and dog) looking forward to this year's show. We watch it every year! And thrilled that the Redbone Coonhound is now "official." The BuckHawk Center's most difficult rescue was a Redbone and what a great dog he turned out to be. As the Official Squid Angel for the sub-category Dogs, this has been blessed and featured on Angel Flys Over Dog Lenses. And thanks from all of us!
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- We are looking forward to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. We haven't ever shown a dog at any dog show but do enjoy watching them. Our dog is the last of our English Bulldogs that we used to breed and raise. She is 11 yrs old and very set in her ways. Her name is Miss PittyPat and she has a face that only a mother could love but we all do love her.
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Table of Contents
- Malachy the Pekingese Wins the 2012 WKC Dog Show!
- New Breeds added for 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
- People Commenting About the Show
- Have you or will you be attending the dog show?
- Pekingese Puppy and Dog Photos
- Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in the News
- 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Countdown
- Predict or Share a Breed that Should Win the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
- Map Location: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden
- 2012 Ticket, Hotel, and Show Information for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
- Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Collectibles, Tickets, Memorabilia and More
- Collection of Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Videos
- Dog Shows Across the USA
- Photos and Pictures from Westminster Kennel Club Dog Shows
- Helpful Resources for Dog Owners, Trainers
- % Donated to BuckHawk Center Animal Rescue
- Search for Dog Related Items
- This page has been "Squid Angel" blessed
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