National Dog Show in the United States
The national dog show is considered to be one of the most important dog shows held in the United States and is one of the six dog shows which allows the public to interact with the dogs that are competing in the show. Fans of dog shows have the opportunity to view the national dog show on television. The show typically includes more than three thousand dogs and about one hundred and fifty breeds of dogs. The dogs compete in groups such as terrier, herding, toy, non-sporting, sporting, working and hound.
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia
The winners of the different groups eventually end up competing with each other for the title of best of show. The National dog show is hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia and occurs on a yearly basis. The show is presented by Purina and is considered to be the most watched dog show in the United States. The national dog show is seen by more than twenty million people on television each year. The show is broadcast on television for two hours and is considered to be one of the most prestigious dog shows.
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has put on dog shows for over one hundred and twenty five hears. The national dog show is sanctioned by the American Kennel Club which is the major registry of purebred dogs in the United States and is considered to be the largest registry for dogs in the world.
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia along with its predecessor kennel clubs have been putting on dog shows since 1879 and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia is older than the American Kennel Club. The first show presented by the Kennel club when it took the name of The Kennel Club of Philadelphia occurred in 1912 and was chosen to be a member of the American Kennel club in 1913. The dog shows presented by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia were canceled during the Great Depression. Mr. Burland is the show chairman of the Kennel club of Philadelphia and he has been involved in the breeding of dogs as well as exhibiting them for more than thirty years and is an avid fan of the national dog show.
Purina
Purina is proud to present the national dog show and is considered to be one of the leading companies for pet food and pet care products. They actively promote pet health, research and the idea that people should be responsible for the health of their pets and for treating them in a positive way. If you enjoy dogs, watch the national dog show the next time the show is on television.
