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where can i watch the dog show

You can watch the big dog shows on a mix of broadcast TV, sports apps, and dedicated dog-show streaming platforms, depending on which show you mean and where you live. The main places are FOX/FS1, NBC, and AKC.tv, plus some official event sites that stream live and on demand.

Major US dog shows

  • Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (NYC)
    • Live coverage is on FOX and FS1 in the US.
* You can stream through the FOX Sports app or foxsports.com if you have a TV provider login.

* Additional breed, agility, and flyball coverage is offered as video-on-demand on the official Westminster website.
  • AKC National Championship (Orlando)
    • Full event (conformation, agility, obedience, rally) is live streamed for free on AKC.tv during championship week.
* You can watch AKC.tv via its website, mobile app, or on common OTT devices (Roku, Apple TV, etc.).

* A condensed national TV broadcast typically airs later (for example, past years have aired on ABC).
  • National Dog Show (Thanksgiving)
    • This is the show that airs on US Thanksgiving Day.
    • It is traditionally broadcast on NBC and also available via NBC’s streaming platforms and clips/highlights on NBC Sports’ digital channels.

Other notable shows and streams

  • AKC.tv events
    • Many regional and specialty shows, including events like the Kennel Club of Palm Springs Dog Show, are streamed live on AKC.tv , often for free.
* Replays and highlight packages are usually kept on demand so you can catch up later.
  • World Dog Show & international events
    • Large international shows (such as the World Dog Show) are often streamed via their official event websites or partner platforms, with details posted on the event’s homepage as dates get closer.
* Access can vary by country, with some regions using local sports or specialty channels.

How to figure out “this” dog show

If you meant a specific dog show you just heard about:

  1. Check the official website or social pages for that show; they almost always list “How to Watch” or “Viewing Schedule.”
  1. Look for partners like FOX, NBC, or AKC.tv in the US; for international shows, check the host kennel club’s site.
  1. If you only want replays, search the show name plus “full judging” or “group judging” on YouTube or the broadcaster’s sports site (NBC Sports, FOX Sports, etc.), which host many past group and Best in Show videos.

TL;DR:

  • Westminster → FOX / FS1 + FOX Sports app + Westminster site.
  • AKC National Championship & many other events → free on AKC.tv.
  • Thanksgiving National Dog Show → NBC and NBC’s streaming platforms.

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