The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off a day of annual traditions, but if you’re a dog lover, the real show began later. We’re talking about the National Dog Show.
Gia won Best in Show out of six other finalists including Ty, a giant schnauzer; Slick, a border collie; Timmy, an English springer spaniel; Chuck, a Pekingese; Rondo, a West Highland white terrier; and Clue, a Tibetan terrier. The seven finalists competed among a lineup of 2,000 dogs spanning more than 200 breeds and varieties. This was the statuesque Greyhound’s 44th brush with victory on the dog show circuit. Last year’s top prize was given to a Skye terrier named Good Time Charlie.
The National Dog Show is not quite as prestigious as the Westminster Dog Show, but people get really excited about it for obvious reasons.
This year marked the 15th annual show, presented by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. The pretaped show was held on Nov. 19 and 20 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Actor John O’Hurley and expert judge David Frei returned to host the broadcast. Longtime sportscaster Mary Carillo and Olympic ice-skating duo Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir offered behind-the-scenes reporting.
If you missed the show, NBC is airing an encore presentation at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday.
