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First Westminster Show
- When
- 1877-05-08
- Where
- New York City
The inaugural Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was held on May 8, 1877, in New York City, focusing on gun dogs.
The first show took place on May 8, 1877. It was initiated by hunters meeting at the Westminster Hotel. The event focused on gun dogs, primarily Setters and Pointers. The legacy row's claim of a span to May 11 is not supported by the supplied passages, which only confirm the start date.
Sources
- Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
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