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dog show

American

noun

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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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

A whippet from Venice in Italy has been named best in show at the 2025 Crufts dog show in Birmingham.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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

By age, it’s got the Westminster dog show beat by two years.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

The long day's ordeal of the dog show had wearied him and had worn down his nerves more than could a fifty-mile run.

From Lad: A Dog by Terhune, Albert Payson

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