The Westie originates from the highlands of Scotland, where a handful of other terriers have also descended. In fact, breed is closely related to the Cairn Terrier, another Scottish dog breed.

A dog and its handler during the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. Photo: Getty Images Joy Nachmias remembers well the moment she knew she wanted to work with show ...

Dog handlers at the 2024 National Dog Show Presented by Purina spoke exclusively with PEOPLE about the rule they must follow when a show is benched. The 2024 National Dog Show airs on Thursday ...

Football isn't the only thing Americans like to watch on Thanksgiving. The National Dog Show continues its decades-long run, this time with a brand new breed. Here's what to know and how to watch.

Ahead of his Best in Show win, Stache was the No. 2-ranked terrier and No. 12-ranked all-breed show dog in America. Last year marked his 49th Best in Show prize. Where to watch the National Dog Show ...

A handler poses with Monty, her giant schnauzer and Best in Show winner of the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 11, 2025, in New York City.

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FLUSHING, N.Y. — If you play it right, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is not just a competition for the finest-bred dog. It is also a fancy petting zoo. You can pet them all — from ...

The dog that we now know as the West Highland white terrier made an appearance at the dog show for the first time in 1896. Since then, Westies have become favorites due to their companionship traits.

The 2025 Westminster Dog Show will occur on February 8, 10 and 11, 2025. The show includes seven competitions. How to watch the 2025 Westminster Dog Show. The 2025 Westminster Dog Show will be ...

He’s the new top dog. Vito, a competition-squishing stud-muffin pug from North Carolina, took home the Best in Show title at the 23rd annual National Dog Show, which aired on Thanksgiving ...

The show has traditionally been held on Thanksgiving Day and broadcast on NBC every year since 2002. It starts immediately after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade at 12 p.m. ET and lasts until 2 p.m.