Two German shepherd siblings from 小蓝视频 were honoured this weekend at the most prestigious dog show in the world.
The 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place from June 12 to June 13 in Tarrytown, New York, showcasing the most impressive pooches from around the world.
Approximately 2,500 dogs from 206 breeds participated in the event and a Pekingese named Wasabi won the top honour of the night: "Best In Show."
Two German shepherds from Woodside German Shepherds in Aldergrove .
Woodside's Arabella was named "Best in Breed" while her sister Bella Jun was the "Select Bitch." Arabella also placed fourth overall for the "Herding Group."
Last year, Bella Jun was at the annual competition.
Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
In order to qualify for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, all entries must be qualified American Kennel Club champions. In order to qualify to compete in Best in Show, Best of Breed winners must compete in the group competitions.
According to the the , "Each breed falls into one of seven groups: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding. Four placements are awarded in each group."
Due to New York COVID-19 regulations impacting the allowable number of attendees at events, Westminster’s 2021 events were not open to spectators or vendors.