The famous Thanksgiving dog show on TV is the National Dog Show, and it airs on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 2 p.m. in all U.S. time zones on NBC, right after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Quick Scoop

  • Show name: The National Dog Show presented by Purina.
  • Day: Every year on Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November).
  • Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. local time, in all U.S. time zones.
  • Channel: NBC, with streaming often available on Peacock and NBC digital platforms.

Recent / Upcoming Timing

  • The broadcast is a standing holiday tradition scheduled immediately after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC.
  • The competition itself is held earlier in November near Philadelphia, but the televised special is always slotted into that Thanksgiving midday window.

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