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.

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Etymology

Origin of dog show

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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

But this year’s event comes as the U.S. dog show world faces an unexpected and searing reckoning.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

If there is a poultry exhibition, or a dog show, call public attention to the books on poultry or dogs.

From A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries by Spofford, Ainsworth Rand