American Kennel Club - Meet the Details

Meet the Details

Q: What can I look forward to at Meet the Breeds™?

A: MEET THE BREEDS WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, FROM 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. EACH DAY. With 160 dog breeds and 41 cat breeds, plus demonstrations, shopping and children's activities, no pet lover will want to miss this unique and fun-filled event. Each breed will be presented in its own designated space, decorated to reflect its heritage, characteristics and attributes as a pet. You will be able to pet the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and learn about them directly from breed experts.

The event is proudly presented by PetPartners, Inc., a leading pet healthcare provider, and will feature over 115,000 square feet of dog and cat festivities, including dozens of retailers, ongoing demonstrations (such as law enforcement K9s, grooming, agility, obedience, dog/cat breed showcases and an educational cat show), plus booths where the public can come talk to trainers, groomers, vets and other pet experts, one-on-one.

Q: How will the dogs and cats be presented?

A: Every breed will have its own 10 x 10 booth hosted by representatives from the national breed club (for dogs) or council (for cats) such as the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America and the Siamese Breed Council. Each of the 200 booths will be decorated to reflect the history and characteristics of the breeds and there will be experts on hand to answer your questions and introduce you to the dogs and cats.

A free event program will be provided to every attendee. Saturday's attendees will receive a ballot in their program, inviting them to vote for a favorite in the "Best Dog Booth in Show" and the "Best Cat Booth in Show" categories! The winning booths will be announced at a special ceremony during Sunday's event. The coveted awards -- $500 for both the best dog and cat booth -- are sponsored by WebVet.com.

Q: Is there an hour-by-hour schedule of the demonstrations and other activities?

A: You can view the demonstration schedule here. The full schedule will also be included in the free event program you will receive when entering the show.

Q: What are the ticket prices?
A: If you purchase your tickets now, you can lock in special pre-event pricing.
- Pre-event:
- $10 Adults
- $6 for Children 12 & Under
- At the door and online as of Saturday, October 17:
- $12 Adults
- $8 for Children 12 & Under
Q: What are the hours?
A: The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18. However, please note that no one will be admitted after 4 p.m. on either day.

Q: Does one ticket allow entrance for both days?
A: No. There will be separate tickets for each day.

Q: Can I re-enter multiple times on the same day with one ticket?
A: Yes, your hand will be stamped allowing you to re-enter, but only on the day that your ticket specifies.

Q: Can I bring my own dog and/or cat?
A: No. With the hundreds of dogs and cats that will already be in attendance at the breed booths, unfortunately, the Javits Center cannot accommodate any additional pets.
Directions

The Javits Center is located on 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets.
By car:
- From the North (Westchester, Connecticut, Massachusetts) 95 South (via the Cross-Bronx Expressway) to the George Washington Bridge: At approach to bridge, bear right to lower level. Exit at the last exit in New York-Parkway South-9A. Follow Parkway South (Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
- From Saw Mill River Parkway/Henry Hudson Parkway/Route 9A: Follow 9A South to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
- From the New York State Thruway/Major Deegan Expressway/Route 87: Follow Major Deegan Expressway to George Washington Bridge exit. Stay in right lane toward lower level. Exit at the last exit in New York-Parkway South-9A. Follow Parkway South (Henry Hudson Parkway/West Side Highway) to 42nd Street. Turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
- From the South (New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, etc.): Follow 95 North to the New Jersey Turnpike. Exit at the Lincoln Tunnel. When exiting the tunnel, bear left. Follow signs for uptown or northbound to 42nd Street. Turn left onto 42nd Street until you reach 11th Avenue and turn left.
- From George Washington Bridge to Parkway South-9A: At 42nd Street, turn left. Go one block to 11th Avenue and turn right.
- From Queens and Long Island/Queens-Midtown Tunnel: Take Southbound or Downtown exit to 34th Street and turn right. Go west to 12th Avenue and turn right on 12th Avenue to 39th Street, where you turn right.
- From the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge: Take 60/61st Street Exit. Go to 5th Avenue alongside Central Park to 59th Street. Turn right onto 59th Street to 7th Avenue and turn left. Go two blocks to 57th Street and turn right. Follow 57th Street to 11th Avenue and turn left.
- From Staten Island/Verrazano-Narrows Bridge eastbound to the Gowanus Expressway, to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel: Exit westbound to the West Side Highway/12th Avenue. At 39th Street, turn right. Go one block to 11th Avenue.
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Parking

There are a variety of lots open, ranging from 24/7 availability to more limited service. If you have any questions, make sure to call ahead.
- Advance, 249 West 43rd Street, 212.221.8902
- Astor Parking Corporation, 1515 Broadway at 44th Street, 212.869.3543
- Beggs Garage, 515 West 43rd Street, 212.564.6954
- Central Parking System is the leading provider for parking services in the world, with 11 convenient facilities located near the Javits Center. www.parking.com
  305-319 W. 33rd St. (Between 8th and 9th Avenues)
  444-6 10th Ave. (35th Street)
  445 W. 35th St. (Between 10th & Dyer Avenues)
  417 W. 35th St. (Between 9th and 10th Avenues)
  416 W. 36th St. (Between 36th and Dyer Avenues)
  433-9 W. 37th St. (Between 9th and 10th Avenues)
  485 10th Ave. (37th Street)
  513-521 9th Ave. (39th Street)
  541 W. 38th St. (Between 10th and 11th Avenues)
  For Rates and Hours of Operation, call 800-836-6666.
- Enterprise 38 LLC, 453 West 38th Street, 212.564.3199
- Ninth Avenue Parking LLC, 404 West 37th Street, 212.564.3199
- Square Industries, 306 West 44th Street, 212.247.5807
- Times Square Park, 220 West 41st Street, 212.730.1777
- Enterprise 35 West LLC, 451 10th Avenue, 212-564-3199
- 21st St. Garage LLC, 447 West 35th Street, 212-564-3199
- 21st St. Garage LLC, 444 10th Avenue, 212-564-3199
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Public Transportation

Please keep in mind that the public transportation fare is $2.25. The subways accept MetroCards. Buses accept MetroCards and exact change fares. With MetroCards, you can transfer from subway to bus and bus to subway for one fare. MetroCards are available at local stores.
Buses
- M34: Runs east/west on 34th Street. Stops on 11th Avenue outside the Javits Center and at Penn Station.
- M42: Runs east/west on 42nd Street. Stops directly outside the Javits Center and at Grand Central Station.
- Port Authority: New Jersey Transit and other buses arrive at the Port Authority terminal at 42nd Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. The M42 will bring you from there to the Javits Center.
Trains

The following trains stop at 34th Street/Penn Station:
- Take the M34 bus westbound after arriving at Penn Station.
- Take the M42 bus westbound after arriving at Times Square.
- For further information, call MTA Travel info: 718.330.1234.
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Calling all Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts!

Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts are invited to earn their Responsible Pet Ownership patch at Meet the Breeds™! Be sure to visit the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America booths at the event. To join, visit the Boy Scouts of America Web site or Girl Scouts of America Web site.

Congratulations to the winning student artists!

The American Kennel Club® and Cat Fanciers’ Association® are pleased to announce the results of the inaugural Meet the Breeds™ Art Contest.

Best in Show – Overall and Best in Show – Dog was awarded to Alyssa, a 16 year old 9th Grader from Trumbull High School in Trumbull, CT. Alyssa’s award winning piece is of a Siberian Husky done in color pencils and pastels and will be hung with the nearly 150 pieces of art received from student artists from CT, NJ and NY.

Best in Show-Cat was awarded to Jordan, a 10 year old 5th grader from Fred W. Hill School in Brockport, NY. Her piece was of a Himalayan cat done in oil pastels.

Children from schools and community groups were encouraged to submit artwork featuring a purebred dog or cat in celebration of this unique event. The contest was open to students from ages six through seventeen that were enrolled in grades 1-12 as of June 15, 2009 and who lived in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. They were allowed to draw, paint or design on a computer a purebred breed recognized by either the American Kennel Club (www.akc.org) or Cat Fanciers’ Association (www.cfa.org).

Winning entries will be hung at the Javits Center during the Meet the Breeds event. A complete list of winners is posted here.

Prizes awarded are:
- Best in Show: $250 gift card and rosette
- Best in Show Dog: $100 gift card and rosette
- Best in Show Cat: $100 gift card and rosette
- 1st Place in each grade: $50 gift card and rosette
Children also received two complimentary passes to attend the event just for entering. Prizes may be picked up at the event or they will be mailed to them following the event.
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Meet the Details

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Parking

Public Transportation

Calling all Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts!

Congratulations to the winning student artists!