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For 2022, the National Dog Show will host over 1,500 talented pooches from nearly 200 breeds.
Animal lovers can see all the competing canines from the 2022 National Dog Show on NBC on November 24, beginning at noon in all time zones, right after theMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
02of 10Bill McCay/NBCSeinfeld’sJohn O’Hurleyand expert dog show analyst David Frei are back to host the 2022 National Dog Show.
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Seinfeld’sJohn O’Hurleyand expert dog show analyst David Frei are back to host the 2022 National Dog Show.
03of 10Bill McCay/NBCNew to theNational Dog Showthis year is the addition of Purina’s Dog Show Sweepstakes. Dog show devotees can visitDogShowSweepstakes.comthrough Nov. 23 to register to play in the sweepstakes, which involves downloading a unique gameboard filled with phrases to listen for during the National Dog Show telecast.
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New to theNational Dog Showthis year is the addition of Purina’s Dog Show Sweepstakes. Dog show devotees can visitDogShowSweepstakes.comthrough Nov. 23 to register to play in the sweepstakes, which involves downloading a unique gameboard filled with phrases to listen for during the National Dog Show telecast.
04of 10Bill McCay/NBCWhen many think of a dog show, they think of adults strutting beautifully groomed canines around a ring — but there is much more to these events. Junior handlers also get a chance to show off and hone their canine handling skills during the National Dog Show.
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When many think of a dog show, they think of adults strutting beautifully groomed canines around a ring — but there is much more to these events. Junior handlers also get a chance to show off and hone their canine handling skills during the National Dog Show.
05of 10Bill McCay/NBC/NBCU Photo BankAthletic canines adept at agility skills also attend the National Dog Show to exhibit their talents. These high-flying pups have their own competition called theIncredible Dog Challenge.
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Athletic canines adept at agility skills also attend the National Dog Show to exhibit their talents. These high-flying pups have their own competition called theIncredible Dog Challenge.
06of 10Bill McCay/NBCGuests are invited to attend the 2022 National Dog Show, but that wasn’t the case in 2020. Due to the pandemic, the dog show limited attendanceto its 2020 in-person event to only the necessary crew, handlers, and judges.
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Guests are invited to attend the 2022 National Dog Show, but that wasn’t the case in 2020. Due to the pandemic, the dog show limited attendanceto its 2020 in-person event to only the necessary crew, handlers, and judges.
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08of 10Virginia Sherwood/NBCSeveral breeds will be making their first National Dog Show appearance this year. The competition is welcoming three new dog breeds for 2022 after the American Kennel Club added the canines to its breed registry. First is the Bracco Italiano, who will be joining the Sporting Group. Bracco Italianos are reliable, adaptable and calm hunting dogs.
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Several breeds will be making their first National Dog Show appearance this year. The competition is welcoming three new dog breeds for 2022 after the American Kennel Club added the canines to its breed registry. First is the Bracco Italiano, who will be joining the Sporting Group. Bracco Italianos are reliable, adaptable and calm hunting dogs.
09of 10Virginia Sherwood/NBCThe second newcomer is the Mudi for the Herding Group. This is an agile and intelligent farm dog known for its loyal personality, love for canine sports, and ability to work with stubborn farm animals,
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The second newcomer is the Mudi for the Herding Group. This is an agile and intelligent farm dog known for its loyal personality, love for canine sports, and ability to work with stubborn farm animals,
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The final new breed appearing in the 2022 National Dog Show is the Russian Toy. The dog is joining the Toy Group. Russian Toys are beloved for their playful demeanor and desire for cuddly human companionship.
source: people.com
