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where is the thanksgiving dog show held

The “Thanksgiving dog show” people talk about on TV is the National Dog Show, and it is held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.

Quick Scoop

  • The televised Thanksgiving dog show is officially the National Dog Show Presented by Purina.
  • The in‑person event takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, just outside Philadelphia, PA.
  • The broadcast is associated with Philadelphia because the show has long‑standing ties to the Kennel Club of Philadelphia.

So if you’re picturing the Thanksgiving dogs on NBC, the actual ring and crowds are at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania.

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