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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

Example Sentences

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In Surrey, Leatherhead Lions Club said its annual bank holiday donkey derby would no longer include the donkeys or a dog show "for the welfare and comfort of the animals".

From BBC • May 25, 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

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

Some boys and girls who had been in the dog show followed the Curlytops, and men and women smiled at the children.

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

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