The National Dog Show: A Thanksgiving Tradition

For dog lovers, the best time of year coincides with Thanksgiving, as the National Dog Show airs that day, boasting two hours of the smartest, cutest, and most well-groomed dogs in America.

The show highlights dozens of breeds and features hundreds of dogs from across the country, all representing breeds sanctioned by the American Kennel Club. They’ll be competing for Best of Breed, First in Group, and the coveted title of Best in Show.

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This event is the most widely-viewed dog show in America. Keep reading to learn more, including whoS hosting and what the show’s hosts told NBC insider.