PENNSYLVANIA ENTRANTS
Several dogs from Pennsylvania are competing for ‘top dog’, including “Oscar” a Long Coat Chihuahua (Toy Group) lovingly trained and “handled” by 10-year-old Jr. Handler Leah Graham,. “I started training with Chihuahuas because they’re small,” she says. “They are some trouble sometimes but Chihuahuas are pretty and they can be very obedient. People sometimes think they’re very mean but they aren’t when you get to know them.”
Alison Chamberland, from Downingtown, PA is proud to show her Clumber Spaniel “Toasty” (Working Group). At just 12 months old, Toasty has multiple Best of Breeds, NOHS Best of Breeds, and Puppy Group Placements. “Toasty is a huge comedian- jumping into the tub every night for a drink from the tap before bed, a loving companion- sleeping on my pillow with his head on my shoulder. He parades around with anything he finds- especially things he’s not supposed to have like a dustpan, “slurms” us with his drool, and gives the best kisses. He is so friendly and always leaves a smile on our faces.”
Jesse is a four-year-old Cocker Spaniel competing in the Sporting Group hailing from Shartlesville, PA. His co-owners/handlers are Ann Marie Monastero and Heidi Armour.
ONE OF TWO BENCHED SHOWS
The KCP now operates one of the few "benched" shows remaining in the United States, enabling visitors to find all the breeds in designated locations throughout each day. That unusual aspect of the show and the affordable ticket pricing is in line with the KCP’s mission of educating the public about responsible pet parenting and the wonderfulness of dogs.
The KCP is anticipating an entry of nearly 2,000 dogs from up to 190 breeds both days, which are separate and distinct dog shows with breed and group judging leading to the Best In Show culmination among seven dogs representing the different groups. “With our mission of educating the public about dogs, we take very seriously the need to maintain family-friendly ticket prices,” offered Wayne Ferguson, President of the KCP. “Our attraction is wonderfully unique because the dogs are on hand all weekend long at benches for people to meet them and interact with their owners, handlers and breeders. It’s a rare opportunity to learn what kind of canine might be best-suited for their family.”
GREAT VALUE
The show boasts a strong family entertainment value based on the ticket prices and Temple University Sports Industry Research Center surveys which determined that the average family stay at the dog show is 3.5 hours. That is about the length of time people spend at other major sports and entertainment attractions that carry much more expensive ticket prices.
LONG HISTORY
The National Dog Show is one of the most prominent in the world because of its history dating back to the 1800s, its location in America’s fourth-largest market, and national television exposure on NBC, broadcasting the Saturday competition following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The National Dog Show presented by Purina total audience exceeds 20 million every year, achieving a best-ever 2016 Nielsen rating of 5.9, higher than all but the most prominent sports and entertainment events on television.
For more details, please visit: www.nds.nationaldogshow.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment