National Dog Show
The National Dog Show is an all-breed benched conformation show sanctioned by the American Kennel Club and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.
National Dog Show | |
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Also known as | The National Dog Show Presented by Purina |
Genre | Dog show |
Created by | Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) |
Presented by | John O'Hurley David Frei |
Judges | Frank DePaulo (Show Chairman & Judge) |
Country of origin | United States |
Production | |
Production location(s) | Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks in Oaks, Pennsylvania |
Running time | 2 hours |
Distributor | NBC Sports Productions |
Release | |
Original network | NBC |
Original release | November 2002 |
External links | |
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show | |
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina |
History
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show has been ongoing since 1879 with its only interruption being the Great Depression from 1928 through 1932.[1] 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. In 2002, NBC Sports began televising the show on Thanksgiving Day and rebranded it as The National Dog Show.[2]
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 NDS is one of the last six remaining benched dog shows in the United States.[3][4]
Television history
The show is nationally televised (on tape delay) in the United States on NBC every Thanksgiving; the show airs after the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and airs at noon in all time zones. Actor John O'Hurley and American Kennel Club judge David Frei host, and the show's presenting sponsor is Nestlé Purina PetCare.[5]
Chairmen
- Charles Schaefer (2001–2004)
- William H. Burland (2005–2013)
- Frank DePaulo (2014–present)
Previous Best in Show winners
Year | Breed | Name | Call Name | Owner/Trainer | Reference |
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2001 | Labrador Retriever | Gustavus Brady | Gus | ||
2002 | Standard Poodle | Ale Kai Mikimoto On Fifth | Miki | Karen LeFrak | |
2003 | Doberman | Blue Chip Purple Reign | Raisin | ||
2004 | Smooth Fox Terrier | Aimhi Avalon Renaissance | Gracie | [6] | |
2005 | Colored Bull Terrier | Rocky Top's Sundance Kid | Rufus | Barbara Bishop | [7] |
2006 | Toy Poodle | Smash JP Win A Victory | Vikki | Kaz Hosaka | [6] |
2007 | Australian Shepherd | Buff Cap Creslane Arctic Mist | Swizzle | Nancy Gagnon | [8] |
2008 | Pointer | Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry | Holly | Sean & Tammy McCarthy | [9] |
2009 | Scottish Terrier | Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot | Sadie | Amelia Musser | [6] |
2010 | Irish Setter | Windntide Mr. Sandman | Clooney | Peter Kubacz | [10] |
2011 | Wire Fox Terrier | GCH Steele Your Heart | Eira | Gabriel Rangel | [11] |
2012 | Wire Fox Terrier | Afterall Painting the Sky | Sky | Gabriel Rangel | [12] |
2013 | American Foxhound | Gch. Kiarry's Pandora's Box | Jewel | Lisa Miller | [13] |
2014 | Bloodhound | Flessner's International S’cess | Nathan | Heather Helmer | [14] |
2015 | Skye Terrier | GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie | Charlie | [15] | |
2016 | Greyhound | GCHS CH Grandcru Giaconda CGC | Gia | Melanie Steele | [16] |
2017 | Brussels Griffon | GCH Somerset Wynzall Hashtag | Newton | Keith Jacobson | [17] |
2018 | Whippet | GCHG Pinnacle Tennessee Whiskey | Whiskey | Justin Smithey | [18] |
2019 | Bulldog | GCHG Diamond Gold Majesu Pisko Bulls | Thor | Eduardo Paris | [19][20] |
References
- "A Rich History". The Kennel Club of Philadelphia. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- Caduhada, Melanie. "The National Dog Show becomes a Thanksgiving TV favorite". nypost.com. News Corp. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- Reznik, Allan (March 6, 2019). "Engaging Positively With the Public at Dog Shows". American Kennel Club.
- "Judging". The National Dog Show.
- "Sponsors". The National Dog Show Presented by Purina. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- "Best in Show". National Dog Show of Philadelphia. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- Manning, Sue (8 October 2010). "For Rufus, winningest bull terrier in breed history, life as a retired show dog is still busy". L.A. Times. The Associated Press. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- Soma, Ann Marie (3 December 2007). "Swizzle's Got Sizzle". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- "NSBIS, MBIS & MBISS Ch. Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry". Seasyde Pointers. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- Martelli, Rose. "And the Winner of the National Dog Show is.... Clooney, the Irish Setter". National Dog Show. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- Seymour, Kristen (24 November 2011). "Best in Show at The National Dog Show Is..." vetstreet.com. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- Schwartz, Alison (November 22, 2012). "National Dog Show Crowns Wire Fox Terrier Best in Show – Again". People. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- Jamieson, Amy (28 November 2013). "American Foxhound Jewel Wins National Dog Show". People Pets. People Magazine. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- Bender, Kelli (27 November 2014). "Meet the 2014 National Dog Show Champion: Nathan the Bloodhound". People Pets. People Magazine. Retrieved 27 November 2014.
- Jamieson, Amy (26 November 2015). "Skye Terrier Named Charlie Wins Best in Show at National Dog Show". People Pets. People Magazine. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- "AKC Event Information". akc.org.
- "GCH SOMERSET WYNZALL HASHTAG wins the Toy Group!".
- Zanzucchi, Mia (22 November 2018). "Whippet wins Best in Show at the 2018 National Dog Show".
- Roxanne Roberts, A beefy bulldog named Thor hammers the competition to win National Dog Show, Washington Post (November 28, 2019).
- Mia Zanzucchi, Bulldog wins Best in Show at the 2019 National Dog Show, NBC Sports (November 28, 2019).