dog show
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dog show
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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With plenty of barks, treats and tail-wagging, the world's biggest and most famous dog show got underway Thursday in Britain, with a record number of overseas entries among those bidding for Crufts glory.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
A whippet from Venice in Italy has been named best in show at the 2025 Crufts dog show in Birmingham.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2025
Jessica, 19, said Zola's journey to the world's biggest dog show has not been an easy one.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025
Along the way, he wrote crime novels focused on the Orange County yachting set, upper-crust dog show fans, Palm Springs country clubs, the America’s Cup, and the Nobel Prize.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025
You get off three blocks from here, and then you'll be right near the dog show.
From The Curlytops and Their Pets or Uncle Toby's Strange Collection by Julia Greene
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