145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – East Bay Times

By Stacy J. Reed Last updated Apr 11, 2022

The Westminster Kennel Club dog show finals are shaping up to be a clash of canine titans.

One of them is Bourbon the Whippet, a finalist on the prestigious show last year and winner of the massive American Kennel Club National Championship show in December. Another is Wasabi the Pekingese, the winner of the AKC show in 2019 and the grandson of the best of the Westminster show in 2012.

Both trotted to the last ring on Sunday on Saturday, as did Mathew, a French Bulldog who lives with Bourbon, and Connor, an old English Sheepdog. Three more finalists will be selected on Sunday night, when they all vie for the best of the show.

Held in Tarrytown, New York, spectators are not permitted to attend this year except for owners and dog handlers due to security protocols due to COVID-19.

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – JUNE 13: A dog and handler compete in the Sporting Group at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 13, 2021 in Tarrytown, New York. Spectators are not allowed to attend this year, with the exception of owners and dog handlers, due to security protocols due to Covid-19. (Photo by Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

Mathew, a French Bulldog, wins first prize in his breed group at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Saturday June 12, 2021 in Tarrytown, NY (AP Photo / John Minchillo)

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – JUNE 13: (LR) An Akita and a Mastiff are seen at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 13, 2021 in Tarrytown, New York. Spectators are not allowed to attend this year, with the exception of owners and dog handlers, due to security protocols due to Covid-19. (Photo by Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – JUNE 13: A dog and handler compete in the Sporting Group at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 13, 2021 in Tarrytown, New York. Spectators are not allowed to attend this year, with the exception of owners and dog handlers, due to security protocols due to Covid-19. (Photo by Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – JUNE 13: An English Setter competes with Sporting Group at the Westminster Kennel Club‘s 145th Annual Dog Show on June 13, 2021 in Tarrytown, New York. Spectators are not allowed to attend this year, with the exception of owners and dog handlers, due to security protocols due to Covid-19. (Photo by Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

A boxer competes in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Tarrytown, NY Competition ends at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held this year outside of New York City due to the pandemic. (AP Photo / Jennifer Peltz)

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – JUNE 13: A wirehaired Vizsla competes with Sporting Group at the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 13, 2021 in Tarrytown, New York. Spectators are not allowed to attend this year, with the exception of owners and dog handlers, due to security protocols due to Covid-19. (Photo by Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK – JUNE 13: Mastiffs are seen at the Westminster Kennel Club’s 145th Annual Dog Show on June 13, 2021 in Tarrytown, New York. Spectators are not allowed to attend this year, with the exception of owners and dog handlers, due to security protocols due to Covid-19. (Photo by Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

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