TV series

The National Dog Show

2002–, English, on NBC.

The National Dog Show is a conformation show sanctioned by the American Kennel Club. The National Dog Show has been ongoing since 2002. The show is held by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia a founding club of AKC, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. It traditionally takes place on the third from last weekend in November over two days. The NDS's motto: Dog before master. The National Dog Show is one of the three major dog shows in the United States, along with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the Westminster Dog Show. Winners may be invited to compete at Crufts. As with all AKC conformation shows, mixed-breed dogs are not eligible to participate.

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Seasons: 24
Episodes: 24
Episode length: 90 min
Status: Still running

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The National Dog Show is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in India.

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Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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S24 E1: The National Dog Show 2025

Aired 27 November 2025

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First aired: 28 November 2002
Network: NBC
Language: English
Country: United States
Type: Reality
Rated: TV-PG

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The National Dog Show: quick answers

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How many seasons of The National Dog Show are there?

The National Dog Show has 24 seasons and 24 episodes, about 90 minutes each.

Is The National Dog Show finished?

The National Dog Show is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.

Which OTT platform is The National Dog Show on?

The National Dog Show is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

The National Dog Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The National Dog Show is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

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