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
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