History & Facts
In what month is the Westminster Dog Show held?
February
What word describes a “kind of dog” used in the passage?
Breed
Where do the dogs compete during the show (one-word answer from the passage)?
Arena
Who chooses the best dog in each breed?
Judges
New York City is in which part of New York State (directional phrase from the passage)?
Southeastern New York
The Westminster Dog Show is held in which city?
New York City
List two dog breeds mentioned in the text
Examples: boxers and dachshunds (also collies, poodles, etc.)
What does the handler do when walking the dog around the arena?
Helps the dog look its best (walks the dog and shows it)
What do winners receive when they win Best in Show (two things mentioned)?
Ribbons and a trophy
What is one nickname of New York City mentioned as a fun fact?
The Big Apple
n 2026 the show will celebrate which numbered anniversary (as stated in the text)?
150th
Which breed won Best in Show in 2025?
Giant schnauzer
How many groups are the dogs divided into at Westminster?
Seven
How many dogs compete for Best in Show?
Seven
How many boroughs does New York City have?
Five
About how many dogs will compete (the number given in the passage)?
More than 3,000
Which breed has won Best in Show the most times, according to the passage?
Wire fox terrier
Name three of the seven groups
Examples: herding group, hound group, terrier group (also non-sporting, sporting, toy, working
What do judges at Westminster need to know a lot about?
Dog Breeds
Name two boroughs listed in the passage
The Bronx and Brooklyn (also Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island)
Name one requirement dogs must meet before they can participate in Westminster.
They must first win other dog shows.
How many different breeds will be represented (the number given in the passage)?
More than 200
After a dog wins Best of Breed, what is the next level of competition it enters?
It competes in its group; group winners then compete for Best in Show.
Explain in one sentence how judges narrow the competition from many dogs down to one Best in Show winner.
Judges choose the best dog in each breed, those winners compete in their groups, the judges choose the best in each group, and the seven group winners compete for Best in Show; then judges choose one overall winner.
Give one reason people go to the Westminster Dog Show.
To meet the dogs (alternatively: to learn about different dog breeds, or to watch the dogs compete)