NEW YORK, Calif. (FOX26) — The Westminster Kennel Club announced that Fresno resident George Milutinovich will serve as a judge at the 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
The event, presented by Purina Pro Plan, will take place Feb. 2-3 at Madison Square Garden, with breed competitions earlier at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Milutinovich, who has been involved in the sport of purebred dogs since age 16, is approved to judge the Toy and Non-Sporting Groups, Whippets, Norwegian Elkhounds, Manchester Terriers, Junior Showmanship, and Best in Show.
This marks his third assignment at Westminster.
The Best in Show winner will be crowned Feb. 3 at Madison Square Garden, judged by two-time Westminster Best in Show-winning breeder-owner-handler David Fitzpatrick.
The event will feature over 3,000 champion dogs from around the world.
Tickets are available at westminsterkennelclub.org.