Whippets Take Over Madison Square Garden to Celebrate 125 Years in the renowned competition

In advance of the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the Whippet, a very athletic sighthound breed originally from England, took over Chase Square at Madison Square Garden to celebrate 125 years in the renowned competition.
On Monday and Tuesday, February 12-13th 2018, The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show returns to Madison Square Garden for its 142nd consecutive year.
The Westminster Kennel Club is America's oldest organization dedicated to the sport of pure bred dogs. It was established in 1877. For information regarding all event schedules for Westminster Week and tickets go to www.westminsterkennelclub.org

[@elizabethlaybourne5933]

The loveliest dogs on the planet, I adore my boy.

[@janetg14]

This is what heaven is 😍😍😍

[@60blair]

This breed loves all dogs and all people. I've owned, bred and cared for lovely animal for over 30 years.

[@ralex3697]

They are the most beautiful breed on the planet Lovely spirit and souls Not enough Whippys to go around. Need 2 per family minimum.

[@kristalhart]

Don't tell that to my black Lab!!!!! Happy Holidays.

[@gabeee4332]

Whippets are my favorite breed. They aren't for everyone though not to say they aren't a good family dog they have distinct social needs they are people dogs, sensitive to commands, no yelling. Yes, they are beautiful, but not for everyone.

[@noneyun9943]

Love my whippet

[@hongkongphooey78]

Best dogs ever.

[@ralex3697]

Absolutely my favorite

[@angelanicholson951]

Heaven!! I now have two black whippets. Gorgeous companions! My late blue/fawn brindle beautiful boy was my best friend ever! Miss him so much! My present two helped me get through. Totally lovely breed. They love a sprint, but then sleep. Love beds, haha. Gentle, yet cheery dogs. Not good off lead, unless they are in a place well away from traffic. Very loving, sensitive, dignified dogs. Gorgeous!!!!!

[@bigshell33]

do you take them out just once a day?Wont they need to poo or pee again?

[@jerrypolverino6025]

Anything else is just a dog. lol

[@soniazecchin2537]

Quanto li amo😍❤️❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CoraOudni]

Les Whippet..., les plus adorables des chiens..

[@soniacolposcherer5933]

so a Awersome Whippet , I wish you so a good friend into you life

[@lisaschuler868]

Love my whippet💖❤❤❤💖

[@thejeffbomb]

Fun facts about Whippets: 1) They have almost no “dog smell” at all to their fur. 2) Their short, smooth fur sheds very little, so you don’t end up with fur clumps around your house. 3) They are naturally very quiet, will bark on occasion, and tend to behave in a gentle fashion. 4) Because they were originally for hunting and then racing, their standard does not specify a particular color/pattern to their coat; so they come in an amazing variety of colors and patterns. 5) They are sweet, fun, and they attract lots of attention and affection from people who meet them.

[@blacknwhitehound]

Just cool little hounds

[@jackietetlow6956]

I have a brindle whippet call alfie love him to bits

[@irisortega9796]

Why there are no black whippets? I mean I have been watching some competitions and there are no black whippets

[@antonioambrosino4532]

I like lot my whippet ( Lilly )

[@pamplemoussemirabelle7714]

❤️👍🏻

[@ziasfusion]

I've been trying to find a companion whippet for such a long time now, no luck.

[@hongkongphooey78]

Have you found one yet?

[@ziasfusion]

@@hongkongphooey78 hi, yes I finally got my Whippy. I was offered a puppy. Oooh pups are so rambunctious!

[@hongkongphooey78]

@@ziasfusion Excellent.

[@ziasfusion]

@@hongkongphooey78 Did I say "rambunctious"?, I meant that my pup is a total monster lol. Are you looking for a Whippet also?

[@hongkongphooey78]

@@ziasfusion Hi ya zia, I have a 11 year old grey whippet with a white strip from his nose to over his head. He's slowing down now, but was the fastest dog I have ever seen.

[@adambentley4773]

Adam Bentley🙂😃😄😁😆😇🥰😍🤩

[@jerrypolverino6025]

WHIPPETS - Anything else is just a dog. My Whippet could run 42 MPH.

[@kristalhart]

That is fast!!!!

[@cristinamonaco3474]

Nessun cane è x tutti

[@c.basavilbasounzue8901]

They are lovely, but they are not Greyhounds ..sorry

[@GreyhoundHomecare]

I agree. Of course, I may be prejudiced :)

[@alfjohns5399]

What's with the very thin leashes; they should wear a harness because of their thin necks. I don't get the impression of true canine lovers but of very snobbish country club (with a few exceptions) individuals who regard the lovely whippets as fashion accesssories.

[@Ezziee10]

They are show leads, meant to be unobtrusive and not obstruct the view of the dog when in the show ring :)

[@abisserlradeln..3330]

I love my whippet so much that it does not have to go to stupid shows. 😊

[@cerridwenhicksartdesign]

@@abisserlradeln..3330 the shows are to showcase the proper look of a breed and a breeder, if it wasn't for these 'stupid shows' you would have never heard of them and wouldn't be owning one now.

[@allisonraia6608]

Love my whippet

[@leldeblaua1612]

I love all whippets xx