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
He was soon promoted to a travelling salesman, working with sporting kennels before later managing a terrier dog show in Westminster.
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
It ended at Madison Square Garden, where the annual four-day dog show was in progress.
From Lad: A Dog by Terhune, Albert Payson
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