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
The dog show, named after its founder Charles Cruft, was first held in London in 1891.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 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
A giant schnauzer named Monty was crowned Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, the most prestigious dog show in the US.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2025
If there is a poultry exhibition, or a dog show, call public attention to the books on poultry or dogs.
From A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries by Spofford, Ainsworth Rand
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