What group in the Westminster Kennel Dog Show is the Newfoundland breed?
Every year Madison Square Garden in New York City fills up with dog lovers, breeders and owners to watch what is considered to be America’s most prestigious dog show. Having first begun in May 8, 1877, the Westminster is a conformation show wherein judges who are experts in specific breeds evaluate the dog participants to see if they meet the international breed standard in appearance and movement.
One of the prerequisites in joining is that the breed must be officially registered with the American Kennel Club. There are several groups or categories of breeds such as the toy group, sporting group, hound group and the working group where the Newfoundland falls under. Adam – Seaward’s Beard won Best in Show in 1984 and Josh – Darbydale’s All Rise Pouchcove won in 2004 in the Westminster Dog show.
