{"id":1351,"date":"2021-05-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/blog\/dog-competitions\/"},"modified":"2024-12-24T18:04:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T18:04:42","slug":"dog-competitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysmart.com\/pet\/blog\/dog-competitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Notable Dog Competitions in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dog Competitions: What You Can Expect <\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The 2000 \u201cmockumentary\u201d \u201cBest in Show<\/a>\u201d is an entertaining glimpse into the fascinating world of dog competitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From dog breeders to dog groomers and everyday dog lovers, competitions offer a fun way to learn about dogs and meet other dog lovers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are two distinctly different types of dog competitions we\u2019ll cover in this article. First is The AKC (American Kennel Association) focused shows. These have AKC-recognized dog breeds sorted into categories like working dogs, sporting breeds, and non-working breeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the big name shows that many people think about when they think of a dog competition. Such as The National Dog Show<\/em><\/strong> that\u2019s televised every year at Thanksgiving. We\u2019ll share a quick peek into seven dog competitions in the U.S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there\u2019s a whole other side to these events too. These are dog grooming<\/em><\/strong> competitions<\/a>. Participants are judged on their dog grooming skills, such as their scissoring techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tammy Siert is a Certified Master Dog Groomer, a Small Animal Education Team for Andis<\/a>, a grooming competition judge, and Secretary of Groom Team USA<\/a>. She says, \u201cMost groomers don\u2019t know there are grooming competitions. They may hear about a trade show via social media. They come to a trade show for education and then see this grooming show going on on the sidelines, and some of them want to know more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you\u2019ll discover more about the top competitions in the United States and dog grooming competitions. You may find yourself learning new grooming techniques, making new friends, and being part of a fun new hobby! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The National Dog Show<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every Thanksgiving, thousands of families across the U.S. gather around their TVs to watch the National Dog Show. It\u2019s on right after the Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It\u2019s the best part of Thanksgiving to many Americans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This competition, also known as The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show, started way back in 1879<\/a>! It has a long, beloved history of showing and competing with the best dogs in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All seven of the breed categories are represented, competing in their own events to find the best of each. But the televised portion only shows snippets of those events. The main televised event is when the Best of Breed of each category competes for Best of Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aren\u2019t sure what all the breed categories mean or include? Here\u2019s a comprehensive list with examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n