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February 13, 2006

Dog Days of Winter

Forget the Olympics—this week’s hottest sporting event is the 130th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden. Approximately 2,500 canines representing 164 breeds and varieties will vie for the prestigious Best in Show prize. The Westminster Kennel Club Web site offers streaming video of breed judging, an archive of past winners, and tips on finding the right dog for your family.

Can’t make it to the Big Apple? The International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC) holds its 2006 dog show at McCormick Place on Feb. 24 to 27 and is open to the public. Schedule information, ticket prices and more can be found at the IKC’s Web site.

If you’re wondering whether your pooch has what it takes to win at Westminster or if you’re interested in the world of competitive dog shows, the library has books that can help:

The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Showing Your Dog by Cheryl S. Smith (636. 70811 SMI)

New Secrets of Successful Dog Show Handling by Peter Green (636.7 GRE)

Dog Eat Dog: A Very Human Book about Dogs and Dog Shows by Jane Stern (636.7081 STE)

Posted by hinsdalereference at February 13, 2006 4:25 PM