The National Dog Show 2024: How to watch, what time it starts, channel and more

The 23rd annual National Dog Show Presented by Purina will return on Nov.

The 23rd annual National Dog Show Presented by Purina will return on Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, featuring about 2,000 dogs of 205 different breeds all competing for the prestigious title of "Best in Show."

The National Dog Show is an open, all-breed show run by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia and authorized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), which means that any AKC registered dog can enter to compete. It is known as America’s most prominent and widely-viewed showcase for the sport.

Each dog breed in the competition is assigned to one of seven groups representing characteristics and functions the breeds were originally bred for.

The seven groups include sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting and herding. Each dog is judged based on overall appearance, temperament and structure as described in its breed’s official standard.

The seven dogs who win "First In Group" from each of the seven categories then go on to compete against one another for the coveted title of "Best In Show" and $20,000.

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