Nabbing top-dog status at the National Dog Show can be a long, ruff journey. But the crowning achievement is worth the nerve-racking buildup for a prized pooch’s handler — and maybe even the winner.

Twice a week, three-year-old Sterling walks into his daycare wearing a backpack and carrying his favorite stuffed turtle. He stays there for eight hours, does lots of activities, hangs out with his ...

Tyrese Maxey had never experienced anything like this. The 76ers star participated in the National Dog Show, which was recorded Nov. 16 and aired on Thursday on NBC after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ...

A Belgian Sheepdog named Soleil was the big winner at the 2025 National Dog Show. Soleil edged out the second-place finisher, an American Foxhound named George, to bring home the title on Nov. 27 at ...

The National Dog Show has long been a Thanksgiving Day staple that airs right after Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and before the afternoon football games. More than 180 breeds will compete for the ...

Breakfast is on the table, dinner is in the oven and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is just about over. For many families, this means that it is time to watch the Kennel Club of Philadelphia's ...

For some families, the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving is more important than the Super Bowl. In this year's competition, one top dog earned a $20,000 prize after being named Best in Show. The ...

Thanksgiving is upon us once more, marking an important time of year for turkeys and dogs alike (albeit in a very different way). NBC continued its tradition of airing the National Dog Show after the ...

Some families watch football on Thanksgiving, but others prefer to watch this cuddly competition on Turkey Day. One top dog was awarded Best in Show during the National Dog Show, which aired on ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA. (WITN/NBC) - A Belgian Sheepdog that won ‘Best In Show’ at the National Dog Show was trained right here in North Carolina. Soleil took top honors at the dog show in Philadelphia, ...

National Dog Show judge said the talented canine, 'Didn’t put a foot down wrong. Didn’t miss a beat' Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has ...