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The Westminster dog show is the major dog competition in history. It is held on annually and schedules for dogs and people from all over the world. Anyone who has groomed their dog can enter the competition for the ultimate prize. The first Westminster Dog Show took place on May 8, 1877. The Westminster Dog Show Schedule 2020 will be the 144th event of the same kind.
The dog show gets its name from the Westminster Hotel in the Manhattan where the very first dog show of its kind took place.
2020 Westminster Dog Show Schedule
The dog show will be held in New York City. It will go down at the Madison Square Garden on Monday, February 10 to Tuesday, February 11, 2020. This dog show will showcase a variety of dog talents from over 165 recognized dog breeds. Dogs will come from all walks of life.
How Long Will the Event Take?
The 2020 Westminster Dog Show will take two days. The event will start on Monday, February 10 at 8 PM ET and end on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
The Terrier, Hound, Herding and the Non-Sporting group competitions will be the first to go down. It will be televised on Monday 10th on the USA Network. It will start from around 8-9PM ET. The continuation will then be televised CNBC as from 9-11PM ET.
The next event which is the Working, Sporting, Toy, and Best in the Show competitions will be held from 8-11PM ET. It will be televised Tuesday 11th on the USA Network. These will be final events before the curtain is drawn on the 2020 Westminster Dog Show.
How to Watch the Show
Any person who wants to catch the Westminster Dog Show 2020 can do so on the USA Network. They can also stream live on the CNBC network. The USA Network will start the airing and the continuation takes place on the CNBC Network.
Even so, there are other options that you can also use to watch the even. They include the CNBC supported apps and on-demand TVs such as:
AppleTV
Fire TV
Roku
Samsung TV
Android TV
NOTE: You can also use subscription channels such as Youtube or Hulu Tv. And if you don’t reside in the USA, you can use Virtual Private Networks. These are networks that will spoof your location and make you appear as if you were a US resident.
What Are Some of The Best Breed to Compete?
We have over 165 recognized dog breeds that will be competing in the show. The breeds that have performed best are many. Even so, the Wire Fox Terrier leads the way. The other options that have also performed memorably include; Havanese, Bouvier Des Flandres, Boxer, Sussex Spaniel, and the Longhaired Dachshund.
Conclusion
The 2020 Westminster Dog Show is on the brink. Guys with the best dogs should start the preparation. It is time you begin to groom your dog before you can hit the largest stage in the dog competition era. Let nothing hold you back. It is time to make the world tremble at the feet of your Terrier.
