The greatest canines, pups, doggos, poochies, floofs, and of course, the bestest boys and girls in the entire world, will be judged in one of the great cultural institutions of our time: The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. For nearly 150 years, the event has gathered the greatest dogs in the world, where they run across a green carpet with enthusiasm, precision, and grace. At the end, only one special doggie can leave with the coveted title of Best in Show.
Now the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will enter a new era with new digs and a new lease (leash?) on life as Netflix offers a new home to the competition. In a major milestone for live event broadcasting, the streaming service and the Westminster Kennel Club have partnered to stream the iconic 151st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in February 2027.
“Following the momentum of Westminster’s historic 150th event earlier this year, we are thrilled to begin an exciting new chapter with Netflix as our media partner,” said Dr. Donald Sturz, president of the Westminster Kennel Club. “Bringing the Westminster Dog Show to Netflix not only expands the reach of this iconic event but also introduces the sport of dogs to new audiences around the world.”
Here is everything to know about the event thus far, including when it will air and what to expect.
When will the 2027 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show air?
Netflix will stream the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show live from New York City in February 2027, with Best in Breed competitions streaming live on Tudum and the Masters Agility Championship taped for a later broadcast. The 151st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place January 30 through February 2, 2027, with daytime breed and agility events held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and evening group judging and Best in Show hosted at Madison Square Garden.
The Best in Show champion will be crowned live on February 2, 2027.
What is the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?
In short, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an annual all-breed conformation event where purebred dogs are evaluated against their specific breed standards. As the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the U.S. (behind only the Kentucky Derby), it has been a pinnacle of the dog world for nearly 150 years.
What is the Westminster Kennel Club?
The Westminster Kennel Club is America’s oldest organization dedicated to the sport of purebred dogs. Established in New York City in 1877, it is best known for hosting the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the United States, just behind the Kentucky Derby.
How does the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show competition work?
Dogs first compete against others in their own breed, with winners advancing into one of seven groups: Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding, Sporting, Working, and Terrier. The winner of each group then advances to Best in Show.
(There is a genius mockumentary titled Best in Show that does a great job of summarizing how the event works through the use of parody. We highly recommend watching.)
Who won the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?
A giant Schnauzer named Hearthmore’s Wintergreen Mountain, widely known in the show ring as “Monty,” took home Best in Show.