National Dog Show 2023 on Thanksgiving: Start time, TV schedule, live stream & past winners

The National Dog Show returns to television on Thanksgiving Day 2023 to continue its 22-year tradition.

Founded in 1897, the National Dog Show has been held annually since 1933. The event is hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia and this year will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa.

The actual competition took place this past weekend, on Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19, but is taped for broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. As a result, it's the most widely viewed dog show in the country.

MORE: Watch the 2023 National Dog Show live on Fubo (free trial)

Here's everything you need to know about the National Dog Show, including start time, live stream and a history of winners.

National Dog Show 2023 start time, TV channel

• Start time: Noon ET | 9 a.m. PT
• TV channel: NBC

The National Dog Show begins on NBC immediately following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Coverage starts at noon ET and runs until 2 p.m. ET.

John O'Hurley and David Frei will co-host the show as they've done since the show's on-air debut in 2002. Mary Carillo will provide commentary, analysis and behind-the-scenes content for viewers.

National Dog Show 2023 live stream

• Live stream: Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports App, Fubo

NBC will be streaming the National Dog Show on Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App.

Viewers can also stream the event on Fubo, which offers a free trial.

National Dog Show results 2023

Here are the results from the 2023 National Dog Show.

What is the National Dog Show?

The National Dog Show is considered one of the largest and best-known dog shows in the world. It's sanctioned by the American Kennel Club, meaning only purebred dogs from its recognized 212 breeds are allowed to compete. While over 2,000 dogs may be in the competition, only one is left standing at the end.

Still, there are many titles dogs can bring home, as they compete in a maximum of three rounds.

In the first round, dogs of the same breed compete against each other and are judged based on how the dog fits the breed standard. Those winners, known as "Best in Breed," will represent their breed at the group stage. There are seven group stages at the National Dog Show: Sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting and herding.

"First in Group" then goes on to compete in Best in Show. The top dog from the final round is considered the overall winner. Champions receive the coveted ribbon along with $20,000 in prize money.

History of the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving

Since 2002, NBC has broadcast the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day. Though, the competition was originally called "The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Dog Show" because it's annually held in Philadelphia.

It's the most-watched dog show in the country every year, brining in approximately 20 million viewers each Thanksgiving Day.

National Dog Show winners

Here is a list of every winner of the National Dog Show's Best in Show since NBC started broadcasting the competition in 2002.