Alpen Schatz at the Westminster 2013 Dog Show

February 11-12th 2013 was a big date in the Big Apple for tens of thousands of Dog Lovers, Breeders, and Handlers. It was the 137th Annual Westminster Dog Show which had record entries and attendance of over 25,000 eager canine enthusiasts who travelled from around the world to see their favourite breeds and learn about new ones.

This year Westminster awarded Affenpinscher Banana Joe Best in Show. This is the first time this 500 year old German breed has won Best in Show at Westminster. And Banana Joe is an appropriate name for this pup, as "Affen" in German means "Monkey"!

Behind the Scenes - prepping for the ring!

 

ALPEN SCHATZ BOOTH

Alpen Schatz was invited by the Westminster Kennel Club to travel to New York and set-up a booth with our fine European Imports to entertain the exhibitors and attendees of their show. That we did in style! We brought our classic SWISS collars and leashes as well as the beautiful HUNTER line of pet accessories and the classy La Cinopelca Italian collars, harnesses and leashes that people love so well.

Shine, a beautiful Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, in her new Alpen Schatz Swiss Collar with her owners sporting their new SWISS Belts and Armbandli. Shine competed in this year's show! She is from Seneca Swissy Kennels in Indiana.

We also made many adults and children alike happy with our darling Stuffed Animals, SWISS Cowbells, Folkmanis Puppets, Books, Alpine Hats and Accessories.

Westminster Alpen Schatzi's (left to right):

Dena Steele, Claire Coppola, Tina Gaines, Peggy Law, Mary Dawn DeBriae, Francesca Nelson, Marie Whelan and Ginger Locke (not present for photo)

 

We, the Alpen Schatz team thank all that stopped by

and shopped on our booth!

 

SEE OUR SHOW PICTURES!

Cick on any picture in this BLOG or HERE to view. Enjoy!

Hotel Tip - New York City

Alpen Schatz hotel of choice for our 9 day long stay in New York City for our 2013 Westminster Show trip was THE AVALON HOTEL on 16 East 32nd St.

 


The Hotel was in a great location, the staff very helpful, the room and bathroom newly refurbished, clean and well appointed. We had a Double Queen Suite with two Queens AND a pull-out sofa bed. Part of my staff for the show stayed there with me and we had no complaints. The room was especially spacious and quiet which was a plus.

 

See my full review on Trip Advisor.

By the way, these are all of my own pictures that I took...not a far cry from the hotel's professional pictures on their web-site which can often be deceiving. In this instance their Website pictures were true in every case to the real deal.

Visit Alpen Schatz at the Westminster Dog Show Feb 11-12, 2013

For the third year in a row, Alpen Schatz will be travelling to New York City for the Westminster Dog Show one of the World's largest and most prestigious dog show events.

The only difference is that THIS time, Alpen Schatz has been selected by the Westminster Dog Show Committee to have a booth INSIDE the main show hall (as opposed to having a booth at the Host Hotel as in previous years).

There is estimated to be 17,000 visitors attending the show each day...which will be the largest event in which Alpen Schatz has ever had the privilege of participating.

Alpen Schatz will be bringing many of its fine European Treasures for both pets AND their people. Featured brands that Alpen Schatz imports are the Classic Swiss Pet Products, the fine "riding" leather collars and leashes by HUNTER of Germany, and the fashionable pet accessories from La Cinopelca of Italy.

The event will be taking place this year on Piers 92 and 94 on Monday and Tuesday 11-12 February 2013. Hours are 8am-6pm each day.

TRANSPORTATION AND WHERE TO STAY

If you will be visiting New York for the show, The Westminster Show committee will be running FREE SHUTTLES to the Piers all day Monday and Tuesday from three New York City Hotels: The Hotel Pennsylvania, the Affinia, and the New Yorker - all located in the vicinity of Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. There is no obligation to reside in these hotels to catch the shuttle.

Alpen Schatz's hotel of choice  for this trip is the AVALON Boutique Hotel, just two blocks away from the Shuttle stop at the Hotel Penn. We chose the AVALON for four simple reasons:  1) Proximity to the Shuttle 2) Its GREAT reviews on Trip Advisor   3) Reasonably priced spacious rooms -up to 450sf - hard to find in NYC (see their great OFFERS to save $$$),  and 4) it serves a gourmet continental breakfast, including fruit, yogurt, deviled eggs, cold cuts, Danish, toast, bagels, cereals, juices, coffee, and an assortment of teas - a great way to start the day!

 

***Note that this hotel is for attendees without dogs, as they generally don't allow pets, but make exceptions from time to time with a pet fee. 

 

PREVIOUS SHOWS

  Check out pictures from Alpen Schatz's participation at the Westminster Show from the two previous years:  2011 and 2012

 Hope to see you in New York!!!

Alpen Schatz TRUNK SHOW in VAIL Colorado

Join us November 29 1-6pm at a beautiful NEW Pet Boutique in Vail Colorado for a Holiday Trunk show.

Alpen Schatz will be bringing a "trunk load" of beautiful Swiss, Austrian and German collars and leashes to supplement Zoe and Guido's already fine selection of Dog and Cat finery.

Zoe and Guido has been a reseller of Alpen Schatz European collars and leashes for many years in their Santa Fe shop. We are delighted to let Alpen Schatz fans know that they just opened a second shop in the quaint European Style village of Vail, Colorado.

We hope to see you later on today!

Located at: 182 E Gore Creek, Vail, Colorado. Tel. 970-476-0255

FALL BARBOUR JACKET SALE

FALL SALE!

FULFIL YOUR DREAM AND GET YOUR
BARBOUR JACKET AT UP TO 50% OFF

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Alpen Schatz has a great selection of BARBOUR Jackets in stock.

Due to certain sizes being overstocked, we are offering select sizes of the popular BEDALE, BEAUFORT and DUCKS UNLIMITED (Special Edition) Wax and Silkoil Jackets at substantial savings.

NOTE: Alpen Schatz is an Authorized Dealer of Barbour. Should your size NOT be in the sale, but you would like to order anyways, please call or email us. We can still order your size and ship to you. All new orders will reflect standard retail prices.

 BARBOUR Dog Wax Jacket

Alpen Schatz also carries the popular Barbour DOG JACKET* -  for stylish, gentrified pups.

  *not included in the sale

Visit our BARBOUR Page on our web-site or call our boutique shop, 970-728-4433, to see and hear about our SALE items and other fine Barbour products.



HOLIDAY SHOPPING / ST BERNARD SHOW / JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

Take a SNEAK PEEK at the Alpen Schatz FALL Newsletter!

The Fall edition has many exciting stories, including an Update on the St Bernard National Specialty, Holiday Shopping Ideas, a GREAT Swiss-style luxury B&B and Restaurant in Midway UTAH, and some of our "HAPPY CUSTOMERS" who made the front page in this edition.

(Happy Customer Gordon: Collar saved his life!)

Be sure to JOIN the Alpen Schatz Newsletter for the latest NEW Products, Travel Tips,

(Hot Travel Tip: The Blue Boar Inn)

Holiday GIFT Ideas, Customer Discounts, featured Happy Customers and much more....

Visit our very own Christkindlmarkt (German Christmas Market)

for a unique European shopping expierence

A St Bernard Extravaganza! You are invited!

Alpen Schatz has supported the National Bernese Mountain Dog Specialty for over 10 years now, and next week for the first time we will have a booth at the 2012 St Bernard Club of America National Specialty Show, in Midway (near Park City) Utah.


Whether St Bernard lover, Swiss breed dog lover or just a lover of all things German, Swiss and Alpine, we would love to have you visit the show and our booth at the Homestead Resort in Midway, Utah. The Alpen Schatz booth will have a wonderful sampling of much of what we have on-line and in our Telluride Boutique available for purchase at the show.

The show is free to the public and the Alpen Schatz booth will be open from 8am til closing (ca. 5pm) daily, Wednesday through Friday, September 26-28th. The Show will be held on the grounds of the magnificent Homestead Resort & Spa, in Midway Utah.

Following are some of the items we will have on our booth to shop for in person. Many of our items make great Christmas gifts, so be sure to shop early!!!

• Classic Swiss Dog Collars
• Swiss Carting Harnesses
• Swiss (dog) Kegs
• SWISS Cross Collars
• SWISS Cowbells
• German/Swiss Clothing, to include Lederhosen and Dirndls
• SWISS/German Boiled Wool Hats
• Swiss/Austrian Jewelry, Scarves and Accessories - great Christmas gifts, too!
• HUNTER fine German pet products
• German Steins
• German Christmas items, including our Musical Advent Calendars
• German and Swiss Stuffed Animals - including our Jodelling Marmots

 

So, if you are attending the show or just happen to live in the Salt Lake City area, we welcome you to Alpen Schatz and look forward to meeting you (and your dog) in person!