Requirements For Entry
In 1884, the AKC began requiring that all dog participants be registered with the AKC and recognized for conformation show competition. In 2012, there are 185 breeds and varieties eligible for Westminster. This includes six new breeds: Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Norwegian Lundehund, American English Coonhound, Finnish Lapphund, Cesky Terrier and Xoloitzcuintli. Because of the show's popularity and prestige, starting in 1992 the AKC limited entries by requiring that dogs must have already earned their breed Championship before appearing at Westminster.
There is no prohibition against a winner competing again in a future Westminster show. In fact, seven dogs have won multiple Westminster championships: six dogs in consecutive years (including one three-time champion) and one dog in non-consecutive years. Not since 1972, however, has there been a repeat winner. (See List of Best in Show winners of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.)
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