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dog show

American  

noun

  1. a competitive event in which dogs are exhibited and judged by an established standard or set of ideals prescribed for each breed.


Etymology

Origin of dog show

First recorded in 1855–60

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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

The world's most famous dog show is back, with pooches expected from all over the globe.

From BBC Mar. 5, 2025

Named after its founder Charles Cruft, the dog show took place for the first time in 1891 at the Royal Agricultural Hall in Islington, where more than 2,000 dogs were entered.

From BBC Mar. 5, 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

Policeman Cassidy had said the most likely place to find the missing poodles would be in a dog show.

From The Curlytops and Their Pets or Uncle Toby's Strange Collection by Greene, Julia

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