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Four new breeds have been recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), making them eligible to compete at the prestigious 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan.

For 144 years, dogs from around the world have ventured to New York City every February. They’re all there to compete for the coveted title of Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina^® Pro Plan^®.

At the beginning of February, the world’s best dogs compete for a chance at Best In Show champion at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina^® Pro Plan^®.

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors come to New York City for three days in February to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina^® Pro Plan^®.

This year, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina® Pro Plan®, takes place on February 9th, 10th and 11th. On those three days, elite dogs from around the world come to New York City to compete for top dog.

Dogs come from around the world to compete in New York City at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina^® Pro Plan^®.

Over 2,500 dogs travel from around the world to compete at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina^® Pro Plan^®. Each of the 205 breeds falls into one of 7 American Kennel Club (AKC) Groups.

Thousands of dogs travel to New York City each year to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina^® Pro Plan^®.

Two hundred and five American Kennel Club-recognized dog breeds compete for Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, presented by Purina^® Pro Plan^®.

The 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is proud to welcome a new breed to the competition this year, the Azawakh.