Names Of Famous Dog Shows For Your Vacation

By far and away the king of them all is the " Westminster Kennel Club " dog show.

This is the super bowl of dog show names. People from all over the world come to New York with their dogs hoping to add their names to the list of famous show dogs and show dog owners. There are many other famous and popular dog shows around the world that I would recommend, for not only the show dog owner, but also the fans who attend dog shows. Just go online and Google "names of famous dog shows" then proceed to plan your vacation around a dog show for the very first time.

Newcastle Dog Show  

The name of this dog show has English roots that go back hundreds of years. In those times dogs were used, almost exclusively, to herd sheep and hunt. Informal dog shows were being held in pubs and clubs across England years before the first official show in 1859. This show was held in Newcastle, England and was organized by a committee of local hunters. The local hunters used almost exclusively pointers and setters, so that is what made up the first official show. There were only three judges in this first show, which pales in comparison to the hoards of judges that roam the floors of Madison Square Garden today.

National Dog Show-Birmingham, England

Later on that year another dog show was held in Birmingham, England, where spaniels were allowed for the first time. This show was made up of 80 dogs in 14 different classes. In1860, basset hounds were welcomed as part of the Birmingham show for the first time and they were the hit of the show. The basset hound today, as it was back then, continues to be the most popular breed of dog at dog shows around the world. The name of this dog show now appears in the history books as the world's oldest surviving dog show in the world.

New Westminster Dog Show

This is the oldest surviving dog show in the United States. The world's biggest named dog show is currently held in Madison Square Garden every year and broadcast on national television. The first show was held in 1876 at the Westminster Hotel in New York City. This show is the oldest sporting event in America, with the exception of the Kentucky Derby which began two years earlier.

Many times I have thought of future names of my dogs while attending a famous dog show while all along admiring the beauty and discipline of the animal.

Good Luck on your first vacation planned around a dog show!

P.S. Don't forget your dog.