Canine pulchritude abound, a prelude to the grandest display of Dogdom – the 139th Westminster Kennel Club, All Breeds Show. 

Thursday, February 12, 2014

New York Pet Fashion Show

NYPFS kicks it off with their annual red carpet event, “Rescue in Revolution,” a worthy cause in support of the Mayors Alliance for NYC Animals.  A tribute to the ‘60s & ‘70s in fashion and music – bring your inner flower child, Mod or Rocker.

Where: Historic Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 7th Avenue, New York, NY

Time: 6:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.

Tickets & Website: www.nypetfashionshow.com

Friday, February 13, 2015

 NYC Doggies & Tiaras Pageant Event

All they want is world peace, a chance to flash their teeth, be perky and look fashion-forward. Pooches of all sizes and shapes will strut the catwalk to be judged in selected categories: active-wear, talent and glamour.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the animal charity The Yorkie 911 Rescue.

Where: Toyota of Manhattan, 645 9th Avenue, New York, NY

Time: 6:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.

Tickets & website: www.doggiesandtiaras.com 

Saturday February 14, 2015

Kelso the Border Collie – photo by Steve Surfman – www.westminsterkennelclub.org 2014

2nd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster

No fooling around here. Its about speed, accuracy and talent.  The athleticism and grace of dogs make them naturals for agility.

Where: Pier 94 – 711 12th Avenue (at 55th Street), New York, NY 10019
Preliminaries: 8 AM – 4 PM
Championship Finals: 7 PM – 9 PM

Tickets & website: www.westminsterkennelclub.org

Celebrity Cat Walk, Presents Fire & Ice Brunch

Where: Spot Chelsea, 145 West 20th Street, New York, NY

Time: 11:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

Tickets & website

www.celebritycatwalk.com     

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Barkfest at Bonhams

An annual charity brunch, is where you can enjoy works of canine art, brunch and have your best four-legged friend at your side.  Your tickets provide private access to Bonham’s collection of dog art before it is auctioned off to the public.

Where: 580 Madison Avenue, at 57th Street, New York, NY

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Tickets & Website: http://pages.akc.org/barkfest 

Monday and Tuesday, February 16 and 17th,  2015 

Golden-Retrievers, Photo by Jack Grassa Westminster Kennel Club

One of the longest running prestigious canine event in America, the 139th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Where: The Piers 92/94, 711 12th Ave (at 55th Street) New York, NY 1009 –

Breed Judging,  Junior Showmanship Preliminaries and Benching.

Times: 8:am – 6:00pm

Monday to include hound, toy, non-sporting and herding groups

Tuesday to include sporting, working and terrier groups

Where: Madison Square Garden | Time 6:pm

Junior Showmanship Finals, Group Judging, and, Best In Show.

Tickets & website: www.westminsterkennelclub.org