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Anatomy of a Dog Show

Dog shows may appear to be the canine versions of human beauty contests like Miss America or Miss Universe, but they're not. Read on to learn how these competitions work and how to follow along at home!
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National Dog Show Presented by Purina

Current Champion: Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot aka "Sadie"
Breed: Scottish Terrier
About the Competition: The most widely viewed dog show in America. It is broadcast nationwide on NBC on Thanksgiving Day.
Hosted By: The Kennel Club of Philadelphia
Number of Dogs competing: Over 2,000
Next Show: TBA
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Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Current Champion: Ch Roundtown Mercedes Of Maryscot a.k.a. Sadie
Breed: Scottish Terrier
About the Competition: The second longest continuously held sporting event in this country, just one year behind the Kentucky Derby.
Hosted By: The Westminster Kennel Club
Number of Dogs competing: 2,500+
Next Show: TBA
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AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

Current Champion: Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot aka "Sadie"
Breed: Scottish Terrier
About the Competition: One of the most highly competitive and exciting events in the canine world.
Hosted By: The American Kennel Club
Number of Dogs competing: Nearly 3,000
Next Show: TBA
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CFA-IAMS Cat Championship

Current Champion: Platina Luna Blade Runner
Breed: Russian Blue
Hosted By: The Cat Fanciers' Association
Number of Cats competing: 700+
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Scottish Terrier 'Top Dog' at Westminster 2010, Protesters Rush Ring
Sadie joins the ranks of other Best In Show dogs, like 2009's winner Stump, a 15-inch Beagle in 2008, and English Springer Spaniel in 2007.

Scottish Terrier Triumphs at National Dog Show
Over 1,400 dogs competed for the title, but in the end only one pawed its way to the prize.

Petside's photo coverage of the CFA-IAMS Cat Championship
Get a closer look the cats competeing in the 2008 CFA-IAMS Cat Championship

Interview with James - Westminster's 2007 Best in Show!
2007 winner was a 7 year-old English Springer Spaniel named Ch. Felicity's Diamond Jim, or James, for short.

Westminster 2010 - Best In Show Photo Gallery
Best In Show photo coverage from Westminster 2010 - group winners, protesters and theBest in Show winner!

Westminster Crowns New Winner
A Sussex Spaniel named Stump has taken the grand prize of Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

VIDEO: American Originals: Westminster Dog Show
A look at Westminster dogs

National Dog Show 2008 Group Winners
These dogs were winners of their groups