dog show
Americannoun
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
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
"To a dog show, where we found Tip and Top," said Janet.
From The Curlytops and Their Pets or Uncle Toby's Strange Collection by Greene, Julia
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