The most widely watched U.S. dog shows in 2025 are scheduled on three main sets of dates: Westminster in February, the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day in November, and the National Dog Show’s in‑person weekend mid‑November, plus the televised AKC National Championship special in late December.

Westminster Dog Show 2025

  • The 149th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show events run across multiple days in New York City.
  • Key televised dog show nights at Madison Square Garden are February 10 and 11, 2025 , with additional events (like agility and obedience) starting February 8, 2025 at the Javits Center.

National Dog Show 2025 (Thanksgiving)

  • The televised National Dog Show 2025 airs on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025 , typically from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET on NBC.
  • This show is taped in advance and then broadcast between the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football, which is why many people associate “the dog show” with Thanksgiving itself.

National Dog Show 2025 (In‑person weekend)

  • The in‑person National Dog Show event weekend in 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, November 15 (8 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Sunday, November 16 (8 a.m.–5 p.m.).
  • “Best in Show” judging on that Saturday may run later than 6 p.m., so spectators often stay past the posted end time.

AKC National Championship 2025 (TV special)

  • The AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by Royal Canin is broadcast as a three‑hour TV special on December 28, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET on ABC.
  • This broadcast showcases thousands of dogs competing for the AKC “National Champion” title, making it another major “dog show 2025” date on the calendar.

TL;DR:

  • Westminster Dog Show: February 8, 10–11, 2025 (NYC).
  • National Dog Show TV (Thanksgiving): November 27, 2025 (NBC).
  • National Dog Show weekend: November 15–16, 2025.
  • AKC National Championship TV special: December 28, 2025 (ABC).

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