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Westminster Dog Show Index

Articles and photos from Westminster Dog Show

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The first Westminster Dog Show was held in 1877 and has a rich history. This show is America's second-longest continuously held sporting event, behind only the Kentucky Derby. The show is held on the second Monday and Tuesday of February.

This page is an archive of my coverage of this event, starting in 2008. Feature stories include therapy dogs, assistance dogs, search and rescue dogs, and veterinary professionals who own/breed/show dogs at the Westminster Dog Show.

1. Westminster Dog Show 2012 - Photo Gallery

Argos the American Foxhound / Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVMJanet Tobiassen Crosby DVM
Meet the veterinary professionals and their dogs, go in the ring and behind the scenes of the 136th Westminster Dog Show in NYC.

2. Westminster Dog Show 2012 - Meet the Veterinary Professionals

Sherman and Porter the French Bulldogs / Terri Marks DVMTerri Marks DVM
This is the 136th Westminster Dog Show index page of interviews, articles and photos from this year's show in New York City. Like previous years, the focus is on working dogs and veterinary professionals who show dogs at this show. Learn about new breeds, a vet who spins yarn (and knits) her dog's fur, and more. We check back in with Terri Marks DVM, who we met in 2008 with her Mastiff Bo and last year with her French Bulldog, Porter and Sherman.

3. Westminster Dog Show 2011 - Photo Gallery

The 2500 dogs, handlers, and many spectators who attended the 135th Westminster Dog Show show in New York City on February 14 and 15, 2011.

4. Westminster Dog Show 2011 - Meet the Vets and Service Dogs

Robyn Haskin LVT and Cooper by Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVMby Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM

This photo gallery features candid photos and extra information about the pre-Westminster show interviewees - the veterinary professionals and service dog handlers who attended the 2011 show.

5. Westminster Dog Show 2011 Article Archive

Mike the Bluetick Coonhound / Dr. Susan LloydDr. Susan Lloyd

The coverage for the 135th Westminster Dog Show will focus on working dogs and veterinary professionals who show dogs at this show. We will be checking back in with Terri Marks DVM, who we met in 2008 with her Mastiff Bo and revisted in 2010 with her French Bulldog, Porter.

We will meet many interesting dogs and their people at this year's show, focusing on working dogs (therapy and search and rescue) and veterinarians and vet techs who show dogs at Westminster.

6. Westminster Dog Show 2010 Photo Gallery

Longhaired Dachshund - Westminster Show 2010 © Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM© Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM

A behind-the-scenes look at the stories and photos of the 134th Westminster dog show in New York City. This year's show was held on February 15 and 16, 2010 at Madison Square Garden.

7. Westminster Dog Show 2009 Photo Gallery

Misty the Mastiff by Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVMby Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM

Photos from behind the scenes and in the ring at Westminster. See the benching area where the dogs interact with the public before and after their time in the ring, the grooming area, and of course... the show ring.

8. Westminster Dog Show 2008 Photo Gallery

Noah the Swedish Vellhund / Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVMJanet Tobiassen Crosby DVM

Learn about the dogs and their handlers from a veterinary perspective; traveling with dogs, pet therapy, veterinarian owner/handlers, and the training and health of dogs involved in the professional dog show circuit.

9. Westminster 2008 Dog Show Article Archive

Westminster Dog Show Logo / Used with permissionUsed with permission

This was my first year at the Westminster Dog Show. As part of the show coverage, I created dog health videos for this site and videos with the team at Madison Square Garden to promote the show.

This page is the index of dog and handler spotlights and articles at the 2008 Westminster show.

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