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The National Dog Show

The National Dog Show is a conformation show sanctioned by the American Kennel Club. The National Dog Show has been ongoing since 2002. The show is held by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia a founding club of AKC, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. It traditionally takes place on the third from last weekend in November over two days. The NDS's motto: Dog before master. 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.

2002 10.0/10 community score 24 seasons · 24 episodes Returning Series
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Seasons
24
Episodes
24
Status
Returning Series

Latest aired episode

S24 E1 Season premiere

The National Dog Show 2025

Aired 1h 22m

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.

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Season guide

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24 season entries

  • 2025

    Season 24

    1 episode

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  • 2024

    Season 23

    1 episode

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  • 2023

    Season 22

    1 episode

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  • 2022

    Season 21

    1 episode

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  • 2021

    Season 20

    1 episode

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  • 2020

    Season 19

    1 episode

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  • 2019

    Season 18

    1 episode

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  • 2018

    Season 17

    1 episode

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  • 2017

    Season 16

    1 episode

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  • 2016

    Season 15

    1 episode

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  • 2015

    Season 14

    1 episode

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  • 2014

    Season 13

    1 episode

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  • 2013

    Season 12

    1 episode

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  • 2012

    Season 11

    1 episode

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  • 2011

    Season 10

    1 episode

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  • 2010

    Season 9

    1 episode

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  • 2009

    Season 8

    1 episode

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  • 2008

    Season 7

    1 episode

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  • 2007

    Season 6

    1 episode

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  • 2006

    Season 5

    1 episode

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  • 2005

    Season 4

    1 episode

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  • 2004

    Season 3

    1 episode

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  • 2003

    Season 2

    1 episode

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  • 2002

    Season 1

    1 episode

    First episode aired

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