Purina was selected as the official petfood sponsor of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (photo courtesy of Tilly Grassa).
Westminster Kennel Club names Purina as official petfood sponsor
June 9, 2011
Kennel Club and petfood company announce multi-year agreement for annual dog show
Nestle Purina PetCare Co. and the Westminster Kennel Club announced a multi-year agreement that makes Purina the official petfood sponsor of the Annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show.
The 136th Annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show will be held February 13-14, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, USA, and will be televised live on USA Network.
"Purina is proud to be the official pet food sponsor of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show," said Steven L. Crimmins, chief marketing officer for Nestle Purina PetCare, North America. "Westminster is the ultimate destination for top dogs and their aspiring owners and handlers, and Purina is excited to be part of this prestigious event and to be the Westminster Kennel Club's partner."
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