The much-anticipated Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will soon be upon us (February 15th and 16th) and if you're planning a trip to New York to take in this event, you've got to check out the Hotel Penn. It's conveniently located directly across from Madison Square Garden and is therefore the hotel of choice for those involved with the show. Apart from actually walking through the benching area at the Westminster show itself, you won't see more dogs… dogs in crates, dogs on leash, dogs on trolleys, lined up patiently waiting to check into this pet friendly establishment… from miniatures, giants and everything in between all poufed, coiffed and show-ready, their owners ever-hopeful of a win.  The atmosphere is charged with a tense excitement, everyone keyed up about the upcoming walk in this historical event's limelight.

A couple years ago when a winter storm closed New York's airports a day before the show began, I overheard one participant say to another that she was thankful for the bad weather as her closest competitor now couldn't get to the show in time, giving her dog a better chance at winning. To avoid such weather-related catastrophes, attendees usually check in with plenty of time to spare.

New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is getting ready for another successful year of hosting the all canine hopefuls taking part in the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The World’s Most ‘Pup-ular’ Hotel will once again be offering over the top treatment and is expecting this year to be better than ever!

It really is something you need to witness to fully appreciate. For information on the Hotel Penn click here.

 

Dogs getting their pre-show exercise at the Hotel Penn