

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.
Cast

John O'Hurley
Self - Host

David Frei
Self - Color Commentator

Mary Carillo
Self - Reporter
Britney Eurton
Self - Reporter

Steve Kornacki
Self

Callie Harris
Self
Annie Valuska
Self

Tyrese Maxey
Self
Donna DeFalcis
Self
Deborah Follett
Self
Julianna Santos
Self
Tyler D'Amore
Self
Seasons
E12002 National Dog Show
Nov 28, 2002
E12003 National Dog Show
Nov 27, 2003
E12004 National Dog Show
Nov 25, 2004
E12005 National Dog Show
Nov 24, 2005
E12006 National Dog Show
Nov 23, 2006
E12007 National Dog Show
Nov 22, 2007
E12008 National Dog Show
Nov 27, 2008
E12009 National Dog Show
Nov 26, 2009
E12010 National Dog Show
Nov 25, 2010
E12011 National Dog Show
Nov 24, 2011
E12012 National Dog Show
Nov 22, 2012
E12013 National Dog Show
Nov 28, 2013
E12014 National Dog Show
Nov 27, 2014
E12015 National Dog Show
Nov 26, 2015
E12016 National Dog Show
Nov 24, 2016
E12017 National Dog Show
Nov 23, 2017
E12018 National Dog Show
Nov 22, 2018
E12019 National Dog Show
Nov 28, 2019
E12020 National Dog Show
Nov 26, 2020
E12021 National Dog Show
Nov 25, 2021
E12022 National Dog Show
Nov 24, 2022
E12023 National Dog Show
Nov 23, 2023
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina (2024)
E1The National Dog Show Presented by Purina (2024)
Nov 28, 2024
1,800 of the nation's top purebred dogs compete to be named Best in Show!
E1The National Dog Show 2025
Nov 27, 2025
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.
Storyline
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.
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