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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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It’s far more likely a business with several employees keeping the dog show going.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

The youngest competitor at the world's biggest dog show is celebrating after an impressive performance that outdid her own mother.

From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026

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

Jessica, 19, said Zola's journey to the world's biggest dog show has not been an easy one.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2025

Well, it was two years after that I met him by chance at a great dog show.

From In Touch with Nature Tales and Sketches from the Life by Gordon Stables

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