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The National Dog Show took over the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. this weekend. The annual event, which dates back to 1879 and is considered one of the three major dog shows in the U.S., is hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.
Purebred dogs from more than 180 American Kennel Club sanctioned breeds participated in this year’s show. It’s one of four “benched” formatted shows in America, meaning it’s open to the public, dogs are on display all day and attendees are able to see the dogs competing up close.
News of the actual winner is embargoed until Thanksgiving Day — the show will be broadcast at noon on NBC10 —but who cares? These pups are gorgeous and adorable, no matter where they placed in the contest.
Check out 32 behind-the-scenes photos from day one of the doggo-stravaganza.
Wade, Australian Shepherd Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennFidelio, Gemma and Artemis (left to right), Bergamasco Sheepdogs Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennJoval No Greater Glory, Airedale Terrier Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennZeppe, Spinone Italiano Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennCH Highlight N Firehouse Starry Map of the Sky a.k.a. Atlas, Golden Retriever Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennBindi, Poodle (Standard) Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennSky, Norwich Terrier Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennGCH Dream Catchers Running Against the Wind, Australian Shepherd
Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennQuincy, Bulldog Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennApple, Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog) Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennChance, Braden, Coral and Zack (left to right), Irish Setters Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennGCH Chadwick Jet Setter at Hudsonview, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennBergamasco Sheepdogs in show Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennGCH Karob Sandstorm Told You So a.k.a. Karma, Saluki Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennDutch, German Shepherd Dog Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennKeanu, Great Dane Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennCsacsi, Pumi Dog Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennHoss (the Boss), English Mastiff Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennGCHB Tir Na Nog Brighton the Night of Willow Fox Farm, Smooth Collie Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennGCHB Tir Na Nog Brighton the Night of Willow Fox Farm, Smooth Collie Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennRumor, Yorkshire Terrier Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennGCHS Eio’s Path To Serenity at Spiritual a.k.a. Serena, Great Dane Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennMisty, Rough Collie Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennAce, Cocker Spaniel
Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennGreat Danes in show Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennGCH Sanroc Rochelle Rochelle, English Springer Spaniel Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennOtto, Miniature Schnauzer Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennCallie, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennAri, Lhasa Apso Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennHank, Yorkshire Terrier
Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy PennLacey, Soft-coated Wheaten TerrierViolet, Cocker Spaniel Credit: Sydney Schaefer / Billy Penn
