is the most widely viewed dog show in America. It is broadcast nationwide in high definition on NBC on Thanksgiving Day immediately following the Macy's Parade. It reaches an audience of nearly 20 million viewers each year and is rapidly becoming an important American holiday tradition.
This two hour family entertainment special has become a major event in the dog show world. Hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia during its annual cluster of dog shows which are sanctioned by the American Kennel Club, AKC, the show attracts over 2,000 of the top show dogs from across the country. Over 150 different breeds and varieties compete for best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show at the National Dog Show Presented by Purina.
The show is hosted by John O’Hurley, former Seinfeld star, winner of Dancing with the Stars and purebred owner, with expert commentary by David Frei, the "dean of dog show commentators."
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has presented dog shows for more than 125 years. This year, the Club’s benched all-breed show, sanctioned by The American Kennel Club, will help raise money for the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine with support from the Purina ProPlan® brand dog food. For more information on the KCP Click here
PURINA, always the innovator, is again the leader in the dog world by supporting this prestigious event and is proud to showcase some of the world's most beautiful, healthy dogs in The National Dog Show Presented by Purina. Purina supports the health and wellness of all dogs through its food and pet care products and by promoting responsible pet care, humane education, canine health research and the positive bond between people and their pets. Purina brand pet foods are manufactured by Nestlé Purina PetCare. Be sure to visit the Purina booth while you are at the show or log on to www.purina.com to learn more about Purina products.
The American Kennel Club: The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Shows are sanctioned by the AKC, the principal registry for purebred dogs in the United States and the largest registry in the world. Every year, owners register approximately one million dogs with the AKC. The AKC’s Canine Health Foundation is the world’s largest funder of exclusively canine research, with a mission to develop significant resources for basic and applied health programs with emphasis on canine genetics to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners. The AKC and its affiliate, AKC Companion Animal Recovery, have been crucial in providing long-term care to animals displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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