Latest National Dog Show Stories
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized as the 2012 Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year and host hotel for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York's Hotel Pennsylvania is preparing to welcome all canine hopefuls participating in the 2013 event. As in previous years, the Hotel will host a majority of the Westminster Dog Show contestants in New York. The 137(th) Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place on February 11(th) and 12(th), 2013 with Breed judging at Piers...
Holiday TV Special, Hosted by John O'Hurley & David Frei, Also Airing Friday Night in Primetime on NBC NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The NBC Thanksgiving Day special, "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®," will crown one of America's great purebreds as its 2012 champion on Thanksgiving Day, bringing canine competition and entertainment into America's living rooms for the 11(th) year. The holiday special (noon - 2 p.m. in all time zones) follows the...
NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leading pet specialty retailer, Petco(TM), will be part of "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®" on NBC Thanksgiving Day as a Best In Group Sponsor, the event announced today. Operating more than 1,150 stores nationwide, Petco joins Purina and several department stores brands in the two-hour holiday special, which airs from noon - 2 p.m. in all time zones, following The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The special is a...
Holiday TV Special, Hosted by John O'Hurley & David Frei, Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Dogdom's Most Visible Showcase NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The NBC Thanksgiving Day special, "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®," will crown one of America's great purebreds as its 2011 champion on Thanksgiving Day while celebrating 10 years of bringing canine competition and entertainment into America's living rooms. The holiday special (noon - 2 p.m. in...
NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mishka, the talking Husky, is lending her voice to promote Purina Veterinary Diets' FortiFlora® Nutritional Supplement. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111123/CG10630) A new FortiFlora TV ad will debut on Thanksgiving during The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®, airing on NBC at noon (all time zones). The effusive Mishka, whose YouTube videos have garnered more than 200 million views, stars in the ad. During the course of the...
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From abandoned pet to forever friend, an inspiring dog named Pepper serves as hope to pet lovers who believe rescue animals can overcome great odds. Pepper's journey of survival was made possible due to the dedication of a small animal rescue organization named Sheryl's Den Animal Rescue in West Milford, N.J., and its founder Sheryl Hogan, who refused to leave the broken Labrador behind. For its work with Pepper, Sheryl's Den Animal Rescue has been...
ST. LOUIS, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestle Purina PetCare Company and the Westminster Kennel Club today announced a multi-year agreement making Purina the "official pet food sponsor" of the Annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show. "Purina is proud to be the official pet food sponsor of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show," said Steven L. Crimmins, Chief Marketing Officer for Nestle Purina PetCare, North America. "Westminster is the ultimate destination for top dogs and their...
Full TV special online at www.NationalDogShow.com; Social media Facebook game also launches Thanksgiving Day NEW YORK, Nov. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- America's dog lovers, including those hopelessly devoted to specific breeds, will be able to get up close and personal Thursday as their favorites are judged at "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina." The NBC Thanksgiving Day TV special (Noon - 2 p.m. in all times zones) will be complemented by video of the group judging of all...
Traditional Holiday TV Special, Hosted by John O'Hurley & David Frei, Features Over 160 Breeds NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The NBC Thanksgiving Day special "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®," will crown one of America's great show dogs as its 2010 champion on Thanksgiving Day while offering family-oriented features and introducing six new American Kennel Club-sanctioned breeds. The holiday special (noon - 2 p.m. in all time zones) follows the Macy's...
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- After years of living in the shadows of his blue blood brothers who strut on the blue carpet at the National Dog Show Presented by Purina, the everyday dog finally has his day. Nestle Purina PetCare is conducting the first online "Petcentric Dog Show Photo Contest" to honor everyday dogs, their unique looks and their special talents. Throughout November and December, dog lovers can log into www.petcentric.com to upload a photo of their favorite pooch...
