The week following Valentine’s Day has two famous, but very different events.

Only blocks away from each other in New York City are the Westminster Dog Show and Fashion Week.

Several years ago, I went to cover the Westminster Dog Show and that is when I realized that both famous events happen at the same time every year. There are several obvious differences between the two, but here are a few similarities:

• Both require a LOT of dedication to do well.
• Both require more primping than is required to get a bride ready for her wedding.
• Those being shown have a 50/50 shot of being called a bitch.
• Someone is sure to discuss the good or bad breeding.
• It’s not unheard of to see nipples on stage.

Do you have any other observations of how they are similar?