Boardwalk Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show Attracts Record Number of Spectators

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

The 2014 All-Breed Dog Show, hosted by the Boardwalk Kennel Club, attracted a record number of general public spectators that congregated at the Wildwoods Convention Center to see the thousands of dogs in dozens of breeds compete for a title.

 

More than 8,000 turned out for this canine-lovers’ five-day event featuring action-packed activities and shows from January 29 through February 2. There were several competitive categories in which various prizes were awarded, based on a multi-judge panel.

 

The results for Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show are as follows:

 

Wednesday, January 29 – Union Kennel Club
Best in Show – Dachshund - Wirehaired

Reserve Best in Show – Akita

 

Thursday, January 30 – Sand and Sea Kennel Club
Best in Show – Akita

Reserve Best in Show – English Springer Spaniel

 

Friday, January 31 – Sand and Sea Kennel Club
Best in Show – Afghan Hound

Reserve Best in Show – Tibetan Terrier

 

Saturday, February 1 - Boardwalk Kennel Club of Cape May County
Best in Show – Afghan Hound

Reserve Best in Show – Tibetan Terrier

 

Sunday, February 2 - Boardwalk Kennel Club of Cape May County
Best in Show – Akita

Reserve Best in Show – Fox Terrier – Wire

 

For additional results, please visit http://www.akc.org/events/conformation/weekly_wins/index.cfm.

 

For additional information about the Boardwalk Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show, visit www.BoardwalkKennelClub.com.  

 

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.     

 

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About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority

The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993 to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood. The Wildwoods have won numerous travel and tourism awards, heralding the resort for its beaches, boardwalk and attractions.

 

The Wildwoods’ Morey’s Piers was named in 2014 among the Top 10 Piers by Coastal Living. In 2013 the Wildwoods were also recognized as one of the Most Awesome Boardwalks in America by BudgetTravel.com; as the Favorite Shore Town by Delaware County Daily Times readers; as the Favorite Beach and Boardwalk by NJ.com readers; the Top Family-Friendly Beach Town by NerdWallet.com; and as One of America’s Top 10 U.S. Tourist Towns by families voting in FamilyFun magazine. They were also named “Best Beaches in New Jersey” in the 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2008 Top Ten New Jersey Beaches public survey, sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Wildwoods’ beaches were also named “Best Beach for Family Vacations,” “Best Beach for Tourism,” “Best Beach for Events,” “Best Beach for Eco-Tourism” and “Best Beach for Day Trips” in the same surveys. The Wildwoods were named #1 Boardwalk in the nation by FamilyVacationCritic.com in 2012; and Smarter Travel also named the Wildwoods Boardwalk, one of “Americas Best Boardwalks.” The 2012 list of “15 Destinations on the Rise” for TripAdvisor included the Wildwoods, and Home.com voted the Wildwoods one of “Americas Top 10 Scenic Seasides of the Summer.” In addition, the Wildwoods were voted “Best Town” in the 2009 and 2011 PHL-17 Philly Hot List, Jersey Shore Edition contest; and were one of Sherman’s Travel’s “Top Ten American Boardwalks” for two years in a row.

 

The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the island’s destination marketing organization overseeing the development, research, planning, marketing, advertising, promotion, public and media relations encompassing the tourism, meeting and convention industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 180 annual special events to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Beach Monster Mash Truck Races, Family Nights On The Boardwalk, Friday Night Fireworks, the New Jersey State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals and the National Marbles Tournament, among others.

 

For more information about the Wildwoods, contact the GWTIDA at 800-WW-By-Sea (800-992-9732) or visit its web site, www.WildwoodsNJ.com.