Four newly AKC-recognized breeds will join the 209 eligible breeds at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 2021.
The archetype water dog of France, the Barbet is a joyful, bright, and loyal companion. A rustic breed with roots as far back at the 16th century, this medium-sized dog locates, flushes, and retrieves birds. The Barbet will join the Sporting Group.
The Biewer Terrier (pronounced “beaver”) was developed in Germany in the 1980s. This whimsical toy breed is light-hearted, intelligent, and amusing. The Biewer Terrier is an elegant, long-haired dog with a breed signature ponytail. Their fun-loving, childlike attitude makes them a devoted, loyal, and obedient companion, despite being mischievous at times. The Biewer Terrier will join the Toy Group.
The rarest of the four native Belgium breeds, the Belgian Laekenois (pronounced “Lak-in-wah”) is an affectionate, alert and intelligent dog bred to herd and guard flocks and fields. Similar to the Malinois, Sheepdog and Tervuren, this sturdy dog’s main difference, besides region of origin, is his rough, coarse coat with a tousled look. The Belgian Laekenois joins the Herding Group.
The Dogo Argentino, developed in Argentina’s Cordoba province in the 1920s, was bred to find, chase, and catch dangerous game such as wild boar, pumas, and other destructive predators. The Dogo Argentino joins the Working Group.
Watch for all four of the new breeds starting tomorrow!
Conformation Show Schedule – Saturday:
9:00am – 4:30pm Breed Judging, Junior Showmanship Preliminaries streaming LIVE on westminsterkennelclub.org
Breed judging will also be available as Videos on Demand on westminsterkennelclub.org
1:00pm – 4:00pm telecast LIVE on FS2 select coverage of Breed Judging and Junior Showmanship Preliminaries. Will also be streaming live for subscribers of the FOX NOW App and FOX Sports App.
7:00pm – 7:30pm telecast LIVE on FS1 Pre-Show Programming
7:30pm – 11:00pm telecast LIVE on FS1 Group Judging (Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups). Will also be streaming live for subscribers of the FOX NOW App and FOX Sports App.
Sunday:
9:00am – 4:30pm Breed Judging, Junior Showmanship Preliminaries streaming LIVE on westminsterkennelclub.org
Breed judging will also be available as Videos on Demand on westminsterkennelclub.org
1:30pm – 4:00pm telecast LIVE on FS1 select coverage of Breed Judging and Junior Showmanship Preliminaries. Will also be streaming live for subscribers of the FOX NOW App and FOX Sports App.
7:00pm – 7:30pm telecast LIVE on FOX Pre-Show Programming
7:30pm – 11:00pm telecast LIVE on FOX Group Judging (Sporting, Working, Terrier Groups, followed by Best in Show). Will also be streaming live for subscribers of the FOX NOW App and FOX Sports App.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!