Saturday, May 6, 2023 was filled with excitement for the Westminster Kennel Club. USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City was full of continual competition with more than 350 dogs.
Champions were named in the height divisions and the crown of Masters Agility Champion.
Dock Diving sport was a competitive sport Saturday with dogs running the dock length and leaping as far out into the water to retrieve their favorite toy thrown out into the water. Height and/or distance is the basis for winning.
Masters Agility Champion 2023 – Truant the Border Collie – Cynthia Horner handler.
All American Dog – Score, handler: Teresa Rodney.
8-inch Division – Purchase – Breed Papillon, Carol Kelly handler.
12-inch Division – Swindle the Shetland Sheepdog, handler Abigail Beasley.
16-inch Division – Bee the Shetland Sheepdog, handler Jennifer Crank.
20-inch Division – Truant the Border Collie, Handler Cynthia Horner.
24-inch Division – Howie the Border Collie, Handler Amber McCune.
Karie Boosalis/photo-journalist: 8:00am, May 7, 2023