National Dog Show Giving Precious Medal for Its Silver Jubilee

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This year marks the perennial favorite show's 25th anniversary and introduces, for its jubilee, a trio of newly sanctioned pedigrees--the Basset Fauve de Bretagne (five-year-old Salomon), Russian Colored Bolonkas (Charlie and Duke), and a pair of Teddy Roosevelt Terriers (Tug and Ozzie).

 

Come meet them all, along with over 2,100 other canines, on November 14 and 15 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Purchase tickets at www.nds.nationaldogshow.com or at the door. The coveted Best in Show prize will be judged on Saturday at approximately 6:00 PM.

 

Oh, and man's best friend has no intention of cramping your affordability lifestyle; adult (over 12 years old) tickets are still a bark-gain a $20 a pup, er, pop.

 

Co-hosts David Frei and John O' Hurley bring their expert analysis, commentary, and entertaining style once again (since 2002!) to the Thanksgiving Day lineup; the show will air on NBC 10 (NBC nationally) after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and prior to football shenanigans. Won't you please pass the stuffing and the ruff-ruff-ruffing?

 

A new partnership for 2026 brings the Doozie character from DreamWorks Animation's popular show "Doozies' Doghouse."

 

Tillie Rose met the delightful Doozie both in- and out-of-character at the press preview. She also participated in the event's Tailgate theme (previous years highlighted a Bark-Off and Best in Smile), demanded pieces of my roast beef sandwich (courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn, whose staff did a great job as always with a lovely eats spread for attendees).

 

Finally, my Tillie reunited for a photo op with her pal True Dat, co-host David Frei's best bud —a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. After all that stimulation, I rewarded Tillie with a post-luncheon outing at Gladwyne's Flat Walk Park before heading home.

 

Thanks to longtime host the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, to presenting sponsor Purina, and to broadcaster NBC 10.

 

We can't wait to fire up the big screen while the turkey and trimmings are being prepped. Good luck to all the competing good boys and girls!