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The National Dog Show Hosted by Broadcast at Noon Thanksgiving Day A Thanksgiving Tradition November 28 WELCOME to the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® and hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. On behalf of the members of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, I thank you for joining us today as we once again celebrate showing purebred dogs in the Philadelphia area. The show was founded in 1879 and became an annual event in 1933. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia proudly supports a number of canine related organizations, and has donated over $300,000 to these groups just this year alone. The National Dog Show, airing annually on Thanksgiving Day at noon on NBC, has been thrilling dog lovers ever since it began in 2002, and we estimate that since then, one quarter of a billion people have watched! A huge thank you goes to our Title Sponsor and partner, Purina®! Their 18-year commitment to the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® has made all of this possible. Purina’s excellent work in pet care and pet products and their innovative programs in canine health and wellness continue to keep our beloved pets happy, healthy, and living longer lives. Be sure to visit www.purina.com to learn more. Enjoy the dog show, and let us know about your experience at www.facebook.com/kennelclubofphiladogshows/. Happy Thanksgiving! Wayne Ferguson, President Kennel Club of Philadelphia HERE IS A “DOG’S EYE VIEW” OF HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF TODAY’S SPECIAL EVENT: • READ THIS PROGRAM at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Best in learn more about the to learn more about dog Show begins at 5:00 p.m. in breeds, their care and other shows, the breeds to watch, Hall C, and you won’t behind-the-scenes and how the dogs are want to miss that. information. judged. • WATCH THE INCREDIBLE • USE THE PROGRAM • CHECK OUT THE MAPS CANINE ATHLETES insert as your guide to and schedules in the in Hall B performing finding your favorite breeds. program to see all the their agility skills at various • VISIT THE 55 VENDORS activities available at times during the day. in Halls A and B selling the show. • VISIT WITH THE everything from chewies • GET YOUR SEATS EARLY BEAUTIFUL DOGS AND to motor homes. in Hall C (National Dog Show THEIR HANDLERS arena) for the Group Judging in the benching areas and 1 PURINA TRADEMARKS ARE OWNED BY SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A. HOSTED BY GREATER PHILADELPHIA EXPO CENTER MAP Hall D Hall E Restrooms Ring 11 Restrooms Public Ring 12 44 Ring 13 32 Concessions 48 46 42 40 38 36 34 Copyright 2019 NBC/Carson International, Inc. Expo Expo Expo Booths KCP MB-F Seating Seating Main Non-Profits Vendors Event Production Television Entrance Main 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Production Lobby Ticket Windows KCP Expo Expo Expo National Dog Reserved Media Public Show Hospitality Room Entry Seating GPEC Administrative Offices Expo Restrooms Restrooms Ring 9 Ring 6 Ring 5 Expo Booths Ring 2 Ring 1 Ring 10 Ring 8 Ring 7 Expo Booths Ring 4 Ring 3 Group & Public Seating Public Best-In-Show Ring National Dog Show Media Partners Entry Public Concessions Public Seating Expo Expo 31 33 35 37 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 Ticket Restrooms B-C Lobby Restrooms Expo Booths Expo Expo Expo Windows Hall A Hall B B-C Hall C Entrance visit www.NationalDogShow.com Program ©2019 NBC and Carson International, Inc. Watch the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® at noon, Photography: See Spot Run Photography. November 28 on NBC following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Cover Photography Simon Bruty ©2019 NBC/Carson International, Inc 2 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 8:00 AM .....................................................Breed Judging Begins (Halls A, B, & D) 9:00 AM ........................................................ Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B) 10:00 AM ...................................................... Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B) 11:00 AM ...................................................... Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B) 12:15 PM ......................................... Freestyle Flying Disc Demonstration (Hall C) 12:40 PM ......................................................National Anthem Ceremony (Hall C) 12:55 PM ...................Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s Awards Presentation (Hall C) 1:00 PM .......................................The National Dog Show Group Judging (Hall C) 5:00 PM ............................The National Dog Show Best In Show Judging (Hall C) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 8:00 AM .............................................Breed Judging Begins (Halls A, B, & D) 9:30 AM .................................................Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B) 10:30 AM ...............................................Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B) 11:30 AM ...............................................Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B) 12:30 PM ................................................Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B) VISIT THE 1:30 PM ..................................................Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B) BENCHING AREA 2:00 PM ..........................Kennel Club of Philadelphia Group Judging (Hall C) Check out the benching area where 5:00 PM ...............Kennel Club of Philadelphia Best In Show Judging (Hall C) show dogs and handlers prepare for their big moment. Visit the NDS Social Media booth in Hall B Please be sure to ask the dog handler/owner before you pet their dog. 44 5 Whether you’re attending this year’s dog show solo or with AS YOU GLIDE THROUGH THE BUILDINGS WITH THE ANNUAL DOG friends and family, you are encouraged to get up close and GRACE OF A SALUKI IN MOTION, WE INVITE YOU TO personal with the competing dogs. This is a benched show, TAKE NOTE OF THESE FIVE FUN THINGS TO DO AND SEE: SHOW STEEPED so visitors are invited to meet the dogs, ask to pet them, and snap some selfies to share on social media. 1. Breed Judging: The actual judging of the dogs starts IN TRADITION at 8 am sharp on Saturday, November 16th, in Halls A, B, The official hashtag of this year’s show is #NationalDogShow and D. When the dogs aren’t being shown, they remain on WELCOMES YOU so be sure to use it and include it with your snaps, videos, and assigned benches. Stop by and ask questions. Did you know memories in the making. the Basenji is a barkless dog? And the American Cocker There are few things that Once again, David Frei and John O’Hurley are co-hosts to the Spaniel comes in three varieties? Find out fun facts and more conjure up holiday traditions broadcast that draws millions of viewers on Thanksgiving when you ask the handlers about the show dogs. as spending time with friends Day before the football games. Frei, a familiar face and 2. Watch Canine Athletes Take Flight: From and family, gathering for voice to millions, is an American Kennel Club-licensed judge and former host and Director of Communications for the agility dogs to the freestyle flying disc demonstration, be a celebratory meal, and Westminster Kennel Club. O’Hurley is an award-winning actor, sure to visit Halls B and C to watch canines fly like expressing gratitude for author and Broadway star, highly recognizable from his role eagles and soar with beauty, elegance, and accuracy. those who mean the most. on Seinfeld as J. Peterman. 3. Shop ‘Til You Drop: Get your holiday shopping Thanksgiving is also a time The road to the National Dog Show starts with the National done and pay a visit to the many vendors lining the for the yearly Kennel Club of Dog Show month in October and the Charity Walk. From exhibit hall at the National Dog Show. From treats to Philadelphia National Dog Show the pavement to the red carpet, our annual gala takes apparel, jewelry to supplies, there’s something for place on Friday, November 15th. Monies raised benefit the everyone on your holiday list. sponsored by Purina. Welcome Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and a host of rescues to this year’s most tail-wagging and canine focused charities in the Delaware Valley. 4. So Nice We Do It Twice: There are two event to date! On Tuesday, November 19th, a ground-breaking conference separate shows taking place this week. Saturday’s kicks off at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. show is taped for nationwide broadcast on By Carol Bryant Therapy dog practitioners, advocates and aspirants from Thanksgiving Day on NBC. Sunday’s show offers FidoseofReality.com the Mid-Atlantic Region plus members of the veterinary more athletic dog competitions and canine hands- community will gather to share information and develop best on fun. You are invited and encouraged practices. The event is open to the public at a cost of $35 per to attend both. person. Online registration is open and available at http:// go.rowan.edu/therapydogsymposium 5. By The Numbers: More than 205 AKC- registered breeds and varieties are assigned to If you’ve got a dog or two at home waiting for your return, one of seven groups you will see this weekend. remember to thank them for their presence in your life. Enjoy The first in each group will then compete your weekend and Happy Thanksgiving! for the coveted title of Best in Show. The Award-winning dog blogger, Carol Bryant, is the seven groups are: Terrier, Toy, Working, President of the Dog Writers Association of America Hound, Non-Sporting, Sporting, and founder of FidoseofReality.com. and Herding. 6 7 ® ® NUTRITION THAT PERFORMS ® WHAT IF YOUR PET HAD THE ADVANTAGE OF PROBIOTICS? SHOW DOGS AND GO DOGS! Watch these amazing “Go Dogs” offer up their incredible canine athletic skills throughout the weekend at the