The National Dog Show is a prominent American all-breed benched conformation show, officially sanctioned by the American Kennel Club and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. It is an annual event taking place on Thanksgiving and has been broadcast on NBC since 2002. The show features various dog breeds competing for the title of Best in Show, showcasing the diversity and excellence of different dog breeds. As a benched show, it allows the public to interact with the dogs and their handlers, providing an educational experience alongside the competition. This event is a significant part of American Thanksgiving traditions, drawing in large television audiences each year.
In 1927, the annual Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show concluded its initial run, having started in 1879.
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show resumed in 1933 after a hiatus.
The film "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) aired on Thanksgiving on NBC prior to the National Dog Show taking its time slot.
The 2000 film "Best in Show" inspired the creation of the televised National Dog Show.
NBC Sports began televising the Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day in 2002, rebranding it as The National Dog Show.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 National Dog Show was held without any spectators present.
Scottish deerhound GCH Foxcliffe Claire Randall Fraser won Best in Show at the 2020 National Dog Show, the first dog to win two consecutive titles.
GCH Foxcliffe Claire Randall Fraser won Best in Show at the 2021 National Dog Show, marking the first time a dog achieved consecutive wins.
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