The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched conformation show that takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City every year. The first Westminster show was held in 1877.
The Westminster Kennel Club staged its 135th Annual All Breed Dog Show on February 14–15, 2011. Its entry limit of 2,500 dogs featured all 179 breeds and varieties recognized by the American Kennel Club for competition in conformation shows.
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