Westminster dog show returns to Tarrytown; tickets on sale for June 18-22 event

Karen Croke, Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is returning to Westchester. The annual competition, which features agility and obedience competitions — and the ultimate prize, Best in Show — will be back at The Lyndhurst National Historic Trust site in Tarrytown, June 18 to 22.

It begins with the Masters Agility Competition on June 18 and ends with the announcement of the Best In Show at 7:30 p.m. June 22.

Unlike last year's event, which was devoid of spectators due to the continuing health concerns over COVID-19, the 2022 show will be open to spectators.

Ella-Rue of Columbus, Ohio shows her game face before competing in the 8th Annual Masters Agility Championship June 11, 2021 at the historic Lyndhurst estate in Tarrytown. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returns to Lyndhurst in 2022.
Ella-Rue of Columbus, Ohio shows her game face before competing in the 8th Annual Masters Agility Championship June 11, 2021 at the historic Lyndhurst estate in Tarrytown. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returns to Lyndhurst in 2022.

In addition to watching canine competitors put their best foot forward in the show rings, spectators can take special tours of the Lyndhurst mansion and find vendor booths. The show will take place under tents on Lyndhurst's grounds.

Tickets are on sale at westminsterkennelclub.org.

Admission prices for daytime events and the Agility Preliminaries are $25 adults; $12.50 for children 5 and over. Children 4 and under are free. Admission prices for the Agility Finals are $30, $15.

Due to capacity limitations at the Lyndhurst site, there are no tickets available for Group Judging and Best In Show at this time. Please check the website for the most up-to-date information.

Also note, parking must be reserved, at $15 per day and is located off site, either at Belvedere or Montefiore, both a short walk or provided shuttle bus from Lyndhurst.

Suzanne O'Malley of Chelsea, Alabama and Penny, a Bearded Collie, attend the 8th Annual Masters Agility Championship June 11, 2021 at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. The Westminster Kennel Club dog show returns to Lyndhurst in 2022.
Suzanne O'Malley of Chelsea, Alabama and Penny, a Bearded Collie, attend the 8th Annual Masters Agility Championship June 11, 2021 at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown. The Westminster Kennel Club dog show returns to Lyndhurst in 2022.

Two new breeds will be introduced to the show this year. The Mudi, joining the Herding Group, was originally bred to herd stubborn sheep and cattle.The breed is courageous, alert, and intelligent, according to the WKC.

The Russian Toy, joining the Toy Group, is a small, squarely built toy dog that is elegant, athletic, and cheerful. Their large round eyes and high-set ears contribute to their bright, attentive expression.

If you go

What: 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

When: June 18-22

Where: Lyndhurst, 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown

Tickets: Go to westminsterkennelclub.org.

Watch on TV: Live streaming of all events is available via the Westminster Kennel Club website; FOX will air some coverage and other events will be available on cable channels FS1, FS2. Go to westminsterkennelclub.org for more details.

Karen Croke is the features editor for lohud.com and poughkeepsiejournal.com. Find my stories here. Reach me at kcroke1@lohud.com

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