Westminster dogshow 2026

[Icetalavista]

To no one’s surprise, a border collie won agility this weekend. Breed judging is next weekend.

 

[Sylvia]

Thanks for the reminder! 2026 is the 150th edition: https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/westminster-week/

Viewing schedule in U.S., Canada & internationally: https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/viewing-schedule/

Monday, February 2 (tomorrow)

• Breed Judging and Junior Showmanship Preliminaries: 1-4 p.m. ET (FS2)
• Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding Groups): 7:30-11 p.m. ET (FS1)

Tuesday, February 3

• Breed Judging and Junior Showmanship Preliminaries: 1-4 p.m. ET (FS2)
• Group Judging (Sporting, Working, Terrier, Best in Show): 7:30-11 p.m. ET (FS1)

 

[Icetalavista]

I am boggled by the judges of best in show (one dog from each group) can hold all those breed standards in their heads. Unless they get advance notice of which breeds have won and can brush up on just those standards?

 

[Icetalavista]

And Doberman Penny wins it. Edged out the Chesapeake.