Westminster Dog Show Opens

NPR | By Melissa Block

Published February 14, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

Competition begins Monday in the Westminster Kennel Club dog show at New York's Madison Square Garden. Three new breeds enter the judging this year: the Neapolitan mastiff, black Russian terrier and Glen of Imaal terrier. Melissa Block talks with the show broadcast's commentator, David Frei.

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