Station:
NBC (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2016-11-24
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The National Dog Show is a conformation show sanctioned by the American Kennel Club. The National Dog Show has been ongoing since 1879 with its only interruption being the Great Depression from 1928 through 1932. The show is held by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia, a founding club of AKC. It traditionally takes place on the third from last weekend in November over two days. The National Dog show is one of the three major dog shows in the United States, along with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the Westminster Dog Show. Winners may be invited to compete at Crufts. As with all AKC conformation shows, mixed-breed dogs are not eligible to participate. The show is nationally televised (on tape delay) in the United States on NBC every Thanksgiving; the show immediately follows the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and airs at noon in all time zones. Actor John O'Hurley is the program's host, and the show's presenting sponsor is Nestlé Purina PetCare.
Next Episode is '25th Annual National Dog Show' (Season 2026 Episode 1) and airs on 26 Nov 2026 11:00 (CDT).
S2023E1 - 22nd Annual National Dog Show
From Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Oaks, PA.
Air Date: 23 Nov 2023 11:00 (CDT)
S2024E1 - 23rd Annual National Dog Show
NBC's Thanksgiving Day tradition is hosted by John O'Hurley, former "Seinfeld" star and winner of "Dancing with the Stars," along with expert analyst David Frei. Mary Carillo will offer a behind-the-scenes account of the competition.
Air Date: 28 Nov 2024 11:00 (CDT)
S2025E1 - 24th Annual National Dog Show
The nation's top dogs dogs spanning over 190 breeds vie to be named "Best in Show" at the annual event hosted by John O'Hurley and David Frei, with additional insights from Mary Carillo.
Air Date: 27 Nov 2025 11:00 (CDT)
S2026E1 - 25th Annual National Dog Show
Air Date: 26 Nov 2026 11:00 (CDT)