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The
National
Dog Show
A Thanksgiving Tradition
Hosted by
N OV E M B E R 1 4 & 1 5 , 2 0 2 0
Broadcast at Noon
Thanksgiving Day
November 26
WELCOME
Welcome to the National Dog Show hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. On behalf of the
members of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, I thank you for joining us today as we once again
celebrate showing purebred dogs in the Philadelphia area. The show was founded in 1879 and
became an annual event in 1933. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia proudly supports a number of
canine related organizations and has donated over $500,000 to these groups in the past 5 years.
The National Dog Show, airing annually on Thanksgiving Day at noon on NBC, has been thrilling
dog lovers ever since it began in 2002, and we estimate that since then, one quarter of a billion
people have watched!
Enjoy the dog show, and let us know about your experience at www.facebook.com/
kennelclubofphiladogshows/.
Happy Thanksgiving!
WATCH THE Wayne Ferguson, President
Kennel Club of Philadelphia
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AT NOON, NOVEMBER 26,
ON NBC. 1
personnel will not have access to the premises of viewers over Thanksgiving weekend, delivering
WHAT’S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR? the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa.
Still, dog shows have been organized around the
its third-best score in total viewers since the first
broadcast in 2002. The show is part of a five-hour
country throughout the summer and many of the block of family programming on NBC, offering
EXPECT ANOTHER GRAND CELEBRATION best dogs in America live with their owners and the country’s 65 million pet-owning households a
OF THE CANINE, MAN’S BEST FRIEND handlers in the northeast and mid-Atlantic states. special offering of fun entertainment while raising
money for canine-related causes.
Or, they have traveled to Philadelphia for the
When NBC airs the “National Dog Show” on show’s inception in 2002. Mary Carillo will provide National Dog Show because of the show’s prestige
Thanksgiving Day, millions of viewers will be color and interviews from backstage once again. and the national TV coverage that comes for group
interested to discern how the global pandemic has Certainly, social distancing and mask-wearing will winners and the seven Best in Show competitors.
impacted the popular, annual family TV special. prevail as safety protocols are followed. Most of the 200-plus breeds are expected to be Watch the National Dog Show
The truth is, home viewers should see little represented at the show. Thanksgiving Day at noon,
That’s because this year’s show in suburban
difference other than the fact that there will be Philadelphia is being conducted under the The can’t-miss celebration of man’s best friend airs November 26, on NBC.
no spectators gathered around the usually packed approving guidance of the Montgomery County on Thanksgiving Day (noon-2 p.m. in all time zones), Program ©2020 NBC and Carson International, Inc.
stadium show ring. John O’Hurley and David Board of Commissioners and the Montgomery Nov. 26, following the telecast of NBC’s “Macy’s Photography: See Spot Run Photography.
Frei will still serve as host and expert analyst, County Department of Health. Thus, spectators, Thanksgiving Day Parade.” Cover and all black and white photography by Simon Bruty.
respectively, as they have every year since the ©2020 NBC/Carson International, Inc.
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vendors, sponsors and other non-essential Last year, the telecast reached nearly 25 million All photos in this program are from previous years. 3
THREE NEW BREEDS IN 2020
BARBET
Sporting Group
The fiercely loyal Barbet is a strong, sturdily built dog
with the agility to be a hunter and swimmer. This
medium-sized dog is covered in a dense, curly coat
from its head to its long, sweeping tail. A water dog,
the Barbet has been used to find, flush, and collect
birds. The breed nearly became extinct after the World
Wars, but today the Barbet, although rare, continues
to delight and amaze people around the world with its
versatile abilities.
Barbet
BELGIAN LAEKENOIS
PHOTO CREDIT: AMERICAN BELGIAN LAEKENOIS ASSOCIATION
Herding Group
The Belgian Laekenois is known for being strong, sturdy,
and often protective of his or her master and property.
The breed is the rarest member of four closely related
Belgian herders- the Belgian Sheepdog, Malinois,
Tervuren, and Laekenois. The Belgian Laekenois is distin-
guished from its brethren by a rough, tousled coat that
comes in shades of red or fawn or grayish tones. They
are considered quick learners and they were often called
on as messenger dogs during World War I and II.
Belgian Laekenois
DOGO ARGENTINO
Working Group
The Dogo Argentino gives off the impression of explosive
WATCH THE power and energy through its athletic build, but is also
extremely agile. The breed was originally developed in
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the Cordoba region of Argentina in 1928 as a fighting dog.
However, it was quickly discovered that the Dogo Argen-
tino was adept at hunting wild boar and other big game,
an activity that requires fearlessness and stamina. The
THANKSGIVING DAY HOSTED BY
large, pure-white Dogo Argentino might look imposing,
but despite being a natural hunter and watchful guardian,
AT NOON, NOVEMBER 26, this is a cheerful, friendly breed that is an excellent family
companion.
ON NBC. Dogo Argentino 5
HOW TO WATCH THE DOG SHOW
By Julia Shelley
NBC will celebrate man’s best friend in the dog’s form as based on its function, what it was
19th anniversary edition of the family-favorite originally bred to do. Depending on what the
holiday special “The National Dog Show,” airing standard asks for, those attributes evaluated by the
Thanksgiving Day (noon-2 p.m. in all time zones) judge can include size, color, coat and other factors.
and here are a few tips on how to enjoy the The first step is for the dogs to compete at the
broadcast from America’s top expert, David Frei. breeds and varieties level. There are currently
Dubbed by New York Magazine as “probably the 208 breeds and varieties recognized by the AKC.
most famous human in the world of canines, ” Frei Whatever the number is, from each breed, the
has been the co-host/analyst of “The National Dog judge’s ultimate award is Best of Breed or Best of
Show” since its inception in 2002. After 27 years Variety, and those winners move on to the next
with the famed Westminster Kennel Club Dog round, the group.
Show, he now works for NBC and helped create and So, it is like college basketball’s March Madness --
is the co-host of the Beverly Hills Dog Show, NBC’s winning the breed can be likened to winning on the
springtime broadcast of the celebrity-studded opening weekend and advancing to one of seven
competition on the left coast. groups: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy,
“Think of it as a tournament, like an advancing Non-Sporting and Herding. If a dog in the Sporting
bracket in sports, where a dog wins at one level of Group wins Best of Breed, it then moves forward to
the competition and advances to the next,” offers compete against the other Sporting breed winners.
Frei. “The competition this year will begin with Who to root for? “What we’ve learned from a
hundreds of dogs and will be narrowed down at lifetime in the dog show world is that the ‘Alma
WATCH THE
each round. The dogs first compete within their Mater factor’ usually prevails,” Frei continued.
breeds, the Best of Breed winners advance to the “Dog owners root for their breed, even if they’re not
next level and compete in each of seven groups,
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exactly sure what breed that is because the pup on
and then the seven group winners compete for the couch at home can be a combination of many,
Best in Show.” all special.”
At each stage, all dogs are judged to their breed’s ”After all,” Frei concluded, “the real Best In Show
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“standard,” an American Kennel Club (AKC)- dog is the one sitting on the couch next to you
approved written description of the ideal specimen at home.”
AT NOON, NOVEMBER 26, of that breed. The standard usually describes the
ON NBC. To learn more, visit: www.NationalDogShow.com and www.akc.org 7
THE TALENT
JOHN O’HURLEY
One of the entertainment industry’s most versatile Bed On The First Jump and a book for children,
players, John O’Hurley is an award-winning actor, The Perfect Dog.
show host, advertising spokesperson, feature The Perfect Dog inspired a children’s theatrical
film star and one of People Magazine’s “Sexiest production, The Perfect Dog in which Sam, a
Men Alive.” twelve-year old perfectionist, searches for a
Serving as host of The National Dog Show on NBC flawless dog to enter in the town dog contest.
since its inception in 2002, O’Hurley is best known The musical has become a staple of the Philadel-
as J. Peterman on Seinfeld, the #1 syndicated phia-area community theater scene, selling out
television show in the world. With a career that performances during November each year.
began on a number of soap operas, O’Hurley went O’Hurley tours the country with his own one-man
on to star on Broadway in Chicago and hosted the show, A Man With Standards, which includes
syndicated game show, Family Feud. He is also the songs, nostalgic stories, and comedic moments
host of The Beverly Hills Dog Show, also airing on from his time on programs like Seinfeld and other
NBC every spring since its 2017 debut. poignant musings about life. He is also a spokes-
In 2005, he was crowned the ultimate champion person for The Epilepsy Foundation.
of ABC’s hit Dancing with the Stars and has added An avid golfer, O’Hurley enjoys spending his free
to his success with other ventures, including au- time with his wife, Lisa, and son, Will, playing
thoring three books—Before The Dog Can Eat Your with his dogs and cheering for his beloved Boston
Homework First You Have To Do It: Life Lessons From Red Sox.
A Wise Old Dog To A Young Boy, It’s Okay To Miss The
Watch the National Dog Show
Thanksgiving Day at noon,
November 26, on NBC.
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DAVID FREI
David Frei, expert analyst for The National He is the prime mover in establishing the
Dog Show since 2002, is arguably the most newly-minted National Dog Show Therapy Dog
authoritative voice in the dog show world. He is an Symposium, which debuted successfully in 2019
AKC-licensed judge who has officiated dog shows at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. The 2020
all over the world and he hosted USA Network’s National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium
coverage of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a virtual event – now national in scope –
from Madison Square Garden for 27 years. taking place on Tuesday, November 17, again in
New York Magazine calls Frei “probably the most partnership with Rowan University.
famous human in the world of canines.” He is also His first book, The Angel by My Side, published
developer and co-host of The Beverly Hills Dog in 2002 with Mike Lingenfelter, earned two Dog
Show®, along with John O’Hurley. The program Writers Association of America (DWAA) awards. In
debuted in 2017, also on NBC, and airs annually 2011, Frei also published Angel on a Leash, which
around the Easter holiday in the spring. tells of his years of experience and work with
Frei has enjoyed much competitive success as a therapy dogs.
breeder, handler, and owner of Afghan Hounds A native of Eugene, Oregon, Frei has held public
and Brittanys. Over the past 30 years his dogs relations positions with the Denver Broncos,
have been used as therapy dogs at places such as San Francisco 49ers, ABC Sports, the American
the Ronald McDonald House and Memorial Sloan Kennel Club and the Westminster Kennel Club. He
Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan and at New currently resides in Cannon Beach, Oregon and is a
York’s VA Medical Center. consultant for NBC Sports.
Watch the National Dog Show
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November 26, on NBC.
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MARY CARILLO
Mary Carillo, longtime NBC Sports analyst and highest honors in the field. She received her first
lifelong lover of man’s (and woman’s!) best Peabody for her work on the HBO documentary
friend, brings a wealth of experience to the Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer and her
National Dog Show as she returns for her tenth second for co-writing the HBO documentary
year as part of the commentary team. Dare to Compete: The Struggle of Women in Sport
Best known for her work as a host and with Frank Deford. In 2010, she became the first
correspondent for the Olympic Games on NBC, female recipient of the Dick Schaap Award for
she also serves as an analyst for major-event Outstanding Journalism.
tennis coverage on Tennis Channel and as a Carillo was named “Best Commentator” by Tennis
correspondent for HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Magazine from 1988-91 and “Broadcaster of the
Gumbel. Carillo was the only female inducted Year” by the Women’s Tennis Association in 1981
into the 2018 Class of the Sports Broadcasting and 1985. She has co-written two books: Tennis
Hall of Fame that also included Bob Costas, Jim My Way with Martina Navratilova and Tennis
Nantz and Dick Vitale. Kinetics with Rick Elstein.
In addition to the National Dog Show, Carillo Carillo played on the WTA tour from 1977-80.
hosted USA Network’s presentation of the Teaming with childhood friend John McEnroe,
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for several Carillo won the 1977 French Open mixed doubles
years alongside longtime host and now NBC title. She was a doubles runner-up at the
colleague David Frei. U.S. Clay Court Championships and a doubles
Her distinguished career in broadcast journalism quarterfinalist at the U.S. Open in 1977.
has earned her two Peabody Awards, one of the
Watch the National Dog Show
Thanksgiving Day at noon,
November 26, on NBC.
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ABOUT JUDGING
The judges examine the dogs and place them according to how closely
each dog compares with the judge’s mental image of the perfect dog as
described in the breed’s official standard. The main consideration is the
dog’s conformation or overall appearance, temperament, structure and
movement. The judges are looking for characteristics that allow the dog
to perform the function for which his or her breed was bred.
EARNING POINTS
A dog will begin his show career by competing to become a
“champion.” To earn an AKC Championship title (and to be able to
place Ch. in front of his/her name) the dog needs to win 15 points at
AKC shows. Points are earned by defeating other dogs of the same sex
and breed in classes held specifically for non-champions. Points used to
determine national rankings are recorded by the AKC and based on the
number of dogs defeated. For each dog defeated at a dog show, the
other dog gets one all-breed point. The top dogs in the country easily
have more than 50,000 points in a given year.
BEST OF BREED
In order to win Best In Show a dog must first be judged the best of
many dogs of its same breed competing in the show. Some breeds have
more than 100 dogs entered. The winner of the breed moves on to the
Group judging.
FIRST IN GROUP
Each of the 208 AKC registered breeds and varieties are assigned to one
of seven groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting
and Herding) representing characteristics and functions for which the
breeds were originally bred. By winning the Group competition, that
Watch the National Dog Show dog joins an elite group of winners of the seven group competitions
Thanksgiving Day at noon, that go on to compete for the ultimate Best In Show award, the coveted
November 26, on NBC. gold and blue ribbon, and to become winner of National Dog Show.
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WAYNE FERGUSON, today’s show announcer, FRANK DEPAULO WHO’S WHO
is President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. SHOW CHAIRMAN IN THE KENNEL CLUB
Wayne has been immersed in the dog world Frank is a long OF PHILADELPHIA
for over 50 years and has bred and shown time KCP member
top Saint Bernards. Through the years he has and has been
Show Chairman
OFFICERS
served as President of the AKC Canine Health
THE KENNEL CLUB Foundation and Director of the University of since the 2014
KCP shows. As
Wayne Ferguson – President
Stanley Broadbent – Vice President and
OF PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine
and is President and Show Chairman of the
such, he acts
as the overall
Permanent Ring Steward
Dr. Duane Butherus – Secretary and
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT time honored Morris & Essex Kennel Club. coordinator of the Chief Ring Steward
various aspects Milan D. Lint - Treasurer and Judges Committee
Welcome to the 19th annual edition of The National Dog Show of the physical
Frank DePaulo, Show Chair
hosted by The Kennel Club of Philadelphia. staging of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS
dog shows, including venue and judging ring setup ar- Harry Booker – AKC Delegate and
We continue to build upon our efforts to make our show experience entertaining and educational for rangements, the competition schedule and the smooth Hospitality Chair
all. Our tradition-rich shows are a regional treasure as well as a national phenomenon and a win at running of the judging process. Frank is a lifelong dog William Burland
Philadelphia is considered one of Dogdom’s greatest achievements. lover who founded Tahari Kennels in 1979. Since that
Frank DePaulo – Show Chair
time, he has bred many Best in Show champions in
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia is no newcomer to the dog show world. Since hosting a major dog event David Frei – Publicity Chair
the Ridgeback, Pointer and Whippet breeds that have
in 1876 at the Centennial Exposition, we’ve been at the forefront of the purebred dog world. The KCP and carried the Tahari prefix. Frank continues to show and Peter Green – Judges Committee
its predecessors have been presenting shows since 1879. Our club predates the American Kennel Club campaign dogs and is an AKC licensed judge. In addi- Michael Halstead – Marketing Chair
(AKC), which was organized at a meeting of the then Philadelphia Dog Club on September 17th 1884. tion to his role with the KCP, he is a lifetime member of David Helming
We are not only one of America’s oldest continuing sporting events but our annual National Dog Show the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club and a long time member Gregory Kane
TV special is the most widely watched canine event of both the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of The United Steven Sansone – Vendor Chair
in the world, capturing 20 million plus viewers States and The American Pointer Club in which he Ron L. Scott – Judges Committee
a year with its broadcast on NBC at noon has held various positions, including Show Chairman, Eric Tweer
on Thanksgiving Day and an NBC prime Board of Directors, Vice President and President. Frank Ann Viklund
time encore presentation the following lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Judy and his two
Saturday. Alan Welch – Vendor Committee
daughters.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our shows The American Kennel Club: The Kennel MEMBERS
and return many years to come. Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Lisa Burland – Hospitality
Sincerely, Shows are sanctioned by the AKC, the Connie Butherus – Trophy Chair
Wayne Ferguson, President principal registry for purebred dogs in Carol Commerford – Hospitality
the United States and the largest registry Judy DePaulo – Hospitality
in the world. Every year, owners register approximately
Sally Halstead – Hospitality
one million dogs with the AKC. The AKC’s Canine Health
Peggy Helming – Hospitality
Foundation is the world’s largest funder of exclusively
canine research, with a mission to develop significant Mari-Beth O’Neill
resources for basic and applied health programs with Cynthia Sansone – Vendor and Hospitality
emphasis on canine genetics to improve the quality of Debbie Scott – Group Ring Asst. and Hospitality
life for dogs and their owners. The AKC and its affiliate, Beth Sweigart – Group Ring Asst. and Hospitality
AKC Companion Animal Recovery, have been crucial in
providing long-term care to displaced animals.
16 17PREVIOUS
BEST IN
SHOW
2018
2017 2016 2015 2014
Best in Show Winner 2019 - GCHG Diamond Gold Majesu Pisko Bulls a.k.a. Thor
2019 BIS WINNER 2013 2012 2011 2010
Thor, the Bodacious Bulldog PREVIOUS BEST IN SHOW
2018 - GCHP Pinnacle Tennessee Whiskey (a.k.a. Whiskey)
The energetic Bulldog “Thor” joined the hall of Best In Show
2017 - Ch. Somerset Wynzall Hashtag (a.k.a. Newton)
champions at The National Dog Show in 2019, becoming an
2016 - GCH GrandCru Giaconda CGC (a.k.a. Gia)
immediate celebrity as a result of his winning performance 2015 - GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie (a.k.a. Charlie)
before a total audience of over 20,000 canine lovers 2014 - GCH Flessner’s International S’cess, MT (a.k.a. Nathan)
watching the NBC broadcast on Thanksgiving Day. 2013 - GCH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box (a.k.a. Jewel) 2009 2008 2007 2006
The two-year-old, 60-pound male captivated everyone 2012 - GCH Afterall Painting the Sky (a.k.a. Sky)
in Philadelphia and around the world with his distinctive, 2011 - Ch. Steele Your Heart (a.k.a. Eira)
2010 - GCH Windntide Mr. Sandman (a.k.a. Clooney)
muscular look, topping six other group-winning canines,
2009 - Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot(a.k.a. Sadie)
advancing out of the 2,080-entry, 196-breed competition.
2008 - Ch. Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry (a.k.a Holly)
“Thor is an active and sweet dog and very athletic,” offered 2007 - Ch. Buff Cap Creslane Arctic Mist (a.k.a. Swizzle)
handler Eduardo Paris, a native of Peru. “You should see how 2006 - Ch. Smash JP Win A Victory (a.k.a. Vikki)
high he can jump. He loves to play with his kennel-mate 2005 - Ch. Rocky Top’s Sundance Kid (a.k.a. Rufus)
Chihuahuas, and he has beautiful construction, 2004 - Ch. Aimhi Avalon Renaissance
I think that’s why he won.” 2003 - Ch. Blue Chip Purple Reign
2002 - Ch. Ale Kai Mikimoto on Fifth 2005 2004 2003 2002
18 19Watch the National Dog Show
Thanksgiving Day at noon,
November 26, on NBC.
THE SEVEN GROUPS
various tasks for their handlers. self-confidence, with a great and terriers were split from the
Each of the 208 SPORTING GROUP as hunters, breeds in the Hound
Group vary greatly in size, These dogs are working farm and willingness to go to ground in Sporting Group and the Toys and
registered breeds and The invention of the gun led
shape and coat. Most of these draft animals. They guard homes search of their quarry. Working dogs were split off from
to the development of the
varieties are assigned breeds were developed to hunt and livestock, serve heroically as Non-Sporting, with the Herding
sporting, or gun dogs, to aid
to one of the seven in hunting upland game birds somewhat independently of their police and military dogs, security TOY GROUP Group eventually splitting from
groups representing humans, who usually followed dogs, guide and service dogs and Toy dogs have been around for Working. Today, the Non-
and waterfowl, performing
on foot or on horseback as the hunters. centuries, and are bred for one Sporting Group is literally every
characteristics and at the direction of the hunter.
hounds chased down the prey. purpose: to be companions breed that is left, resulting in
functions for which the While a number of these breeds
perform more than one task, it This group informally consists TERRIER GROUP for their humans. Many have a wide variety of sizes, shapes,
breeds were originally is generally the duty of pointers of scent hounds, dogs that hunt All but two of the terriers been bred down from and still coat, function and history.
bred. The seven group by tracking a scent, and sight evolved in the British Isles. The resemble their larger cousins.
and setters to point and mark
hounds, who spot their game geography of the specific area Their small size and portability HERDING GROUP
winners compete for game, for spaniels
and run it down. (water, rocky terrain) helped make them ideal for city Herding is a natural instinct in
Best In Show. to flush game, and for retrievers
to determine the exact duties dwellers and those with dogs that is seen in the wild.
to recover dead
WORKING GROUP of each breed but it usually limited space. Humans have used that instinct
and wounded game.
While the uses and appearances involved hunting vermin to their advantage on farms
To learn more, visit: HOUND GROUP of the dogs in the Working Group and varmints ranging from NON-SPORTING GROUP and ranches with herding dogs
www.NationalDogShow.com vary, most are powerfully built rats to badgers to otters and The AKC originally registered who have the sole purpose of
Originally classified as sporting
www.akc.org and intelligent, performing more. These are dogs of great dogs as either Sporting or Non- gathering and moving livestock
dogs because of their function
determination, courage and Sporting. Eventually, hounds from one place to another.
Golden Retriever Greyhound Siberian Husky Wire Fox Terrier Havanese Standard Poodle Shetland Sheepdog
Sporting Group Hound Group Working Group Terrier Group Toy Group Non-Sporting Group Herding Group
20 21TERRIER Havanese Berger Picard
Airedale Terrier Maltese Pyrenean Shepherd
Irish Terrier Shih Tzu Collie (Rough)
Welsh Terrier Cavalier King Charles Collie (Smooth)
Lakeland Terrier Spaniel Shetland Sheepdog
Wire Fox Terrier English Toy Spaniel Australian Shepherd
Smooth Fox Terrier (B&PC) Miniature American
Parson Russell Terrier English Toy Spaniel Shepherd
THE BREEDS / GROUP ORDER Russell Terrier
Border Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
(KC&R)
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Border Collie
Bearded Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Soft Coated Wheaten Silky Terrier Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Puli
SPORTING HOUND WORKING Bedlington Terrier Affenpinscher Pumi
English Setter Afghan Hound Doberman Pinscher Brussels Griffon Canaan Dog
Manchester Terrier
Gordon Setter Saluki German Pinscher Pug Australian Cattle Dog
(Standard)
Irish Setter Azawakh Black Russian Terrier Pekingese Bouvier des Flandres
Rat Terrier
Irish Red & White Setter Sloughi Giant Schnauzer Beauceron
American Hairless Terrier
Pointer Ibizan Hound Standard Schnauzer
German Shorthaired Pointer Pharaoh Hound Rottweiler
Miniature Schnauzer NON-SPORTING Bergamasco
Australian Terrier Poodle (Standard) Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Weimaraner Cirneco dell’Etna Bernese Mountain Dog Norwegian Buhund
Cairn Terrier Poodle (Miniature)
Vizsla Greyhound Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Finnish Lapphund
Scottish Terrier Bichon Frise
Wirehaired Vizsla Whippet Alaskan Malamute Icelandic Sheepdog
Sealyham Terrier Coton de Tulear
Brittany Borzoi Siberian Husky Spanish Water Dog
Cesky Terrier Löwchen
German Wirehaired Pointer Scottish Deerhound Chinook Swedish Vallhund
West Highland White Dalmatian
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Irish Wolfhound Samoyed Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Terrier Xoloitzcuintli
Barbet American Foxhound Akita Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Skye Terrier Finnish Spitz
Lagotto Romagnolo English Foxhound Boxer
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Keeshond
Spinone Italiano Harrier Great Dane
Glen of Imaal Terrier American Eskimo Dog To learn more, visit:
Flat-Coated Retriever Beagle (15 inch) Bullmastiff
American Staffordshire Norwegian Lundehund www.NationalDogShow.com
Curly-Coated Retriever Beagle (13 inch) Mastiff
Terrier Shiba Inu www.akc.org
Golden Retriever Rhodesian Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff
White Bull Terrier Schipperke
Labrador Retriever Norwegian Elkhound Neapolitan Mastiff
Colored Bull Terrier Lhasa Apso
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Basenji Dogo Argentino
Staffordshire Bull Terrier Tibetan Spaniel
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Cane Corso
Miniature Bull Terrier Tibetan Terrier
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje American English Coonhound Dogue de Bordeaux
Norfolk Terrier Boston Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel Black and Tan Coonhound Boerboel
Norwich Terrier French Bulldog
American Water Spaniel Bluetick Coonhound Portuguese Water Dog
Bulldog
Boykin Spaniel Redbone Coonhound Newfoundland
English Springer Spaniel Treeing Walker Coonhound Leonberger TOY Chinese Shar-Pei
Italian Greyhound Chow Chow
Welsh Springer Spaniel Plott Saint Bernard
Field Spaniel Bloodhound Great Pyrenees Chinese Crested
Clumber Spaniel Otterhound Kuvasz Toy Poodle HERDING
Sussex Spaniel Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Komondor Pomeranian German Shepherd Dog
English Cocker Spaniel Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Anatolian Shepherd Dog Smooth Coat Chihuahua Belgian Laekenois
Cocker Spaniel (ASCOB) Basset Hound Long Coat Chihuahua Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog Watch the National Dog Show
Cocker Spaniel (Parti-Color) Dachshund (Smooth) Toy Fox Terrier
Miniature Pinscher Belgian Tervuren Thanksgiving Day at noon,
Cocker Spaniel (Black) Dachshund (Longhaired)
Toy Manchester Terrier Briard November 26, on NBC. 23
22 Dachshund (Wirehaired)NATIONAL DOG SHOW THERAPY DOG
SYMPOSIUM RETURNS VIRTUALLY IN 2020
PHOTO CREDIT: ROWAN UNIVERSITY
By Julia Shelley
The National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium 2019 keynote speaker. “The exciting upside is that we
is back in 2020 after an amazing debut last year. can now engage a national audience via technology.”
Because of the pandemic, November’s event will be The symposium was started in tandem with the
fully virtual (via Cisco Webex), making it possible for launch of The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program,
participants from across the country to participate. which was funded in 2019 through a $3 million gift
National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium co-founders Michele Pich (left) and David Frei at the 2019 inaugural event, which drew over
130 registrants to Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. The 2020 event is a virtual Cisco WebEx production, also emanating from Rowan
The unique forum for therapy dog practitioners, from Gerry Shreiber, president and CEO of J&J Snack University. The symposium is organized as a non-profit endeavor by the 501 (c) (3) National Dog Show Charities and Rowan University.
advocates, and aspirants drew over 130 people to Foods of Pennsauken, N.J.
Rowan University last November to hear a diverse “This symposium has been a wonderful addition to
group of expert presenters share information and best Kennel Club Dog Show on USA Network and she served as veterinary grief counselor and taught
the Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program at Rowan, founded the therapy dog nonprofit Angel On A a course in the human-animal bond. She is the
practices. The event drew registrants from nine states, and going virtual allows us to offer continuity,
18 animal and therapy animal-related groups, and Leash. He introduced therapy dog visitation to former co-director of the VetPets Animal Assisted
safety, and increased accessibility this time around. multiple major New York City healthcare facilities, Activities at Penn Vet and held advisory roles with
over 30 career occupations. Post-COVID-19 we look forward to expanding the including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. the therapy dog program at the Philadelphia Ronald
The 2020 virtual event is set for Tuesday, Nov. program by hosting an in-person conference as well Frei also developed and co-hosts the Beverly Hills McDonald House and the Philadelphia animal-
17, from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., ET. The event is as a simultaneous virtual conference for participants Dog Show Presented by Purina in April on NBC. assisted prisoner re-entry nonprofit, New Leash on
open to the public and participants can register around the country in the future,” said Michele Pich, Life-USA.
at the cost of $20 per person at go.rowan.edu/ the symposium co-founder. “The Rowan University Pich, a member of the National Dog Show Therapy
NDSTherapyDogSymposium2020. The symposium administration has been so supportive as we’ve Dog Ambassador Team since 2012 with her Frei and Pich are certified presenters for Continuing
is scheduled in conjunction with the annual adjusted our format for this year.” Staffordshire terrier mix, Vivian Peyton, runs the Education credits via the Registry of Approved
Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s (KCP) National Dog Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program at Rowan Continuing Education (RACE) and the American
Symposium organizers include Frei, co-host of The University, where they bring the joy of therapy Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).
Show Nov. 14-15 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo National Dog Show Hosted by the Kennel Club of
Center in Oaks, Pa. This year, the National Dog animal visits to students and community members. Veterinary industry employees can get Continuing
Philadelphia on Thanksgiving Day on NBC, and Pich, Pich previously worked at the Ryan Veterinary Education credits for participating in the
Show is being conducted without spectators, assistant director of The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy
vendors and sponsors in conjunction with regional Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania, where symposium.
Program at Rowan and an adjunct professor and
authorities. research associate at the University.
“With the concerns of COVID-19, the second National Frei, an internationally known canine expert and
Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium made the Watch the National Dog Show
a member of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, is a Thanksgiving Day at noon,
logistical decision to transform to a virtual event for longtime leader in the therapy dog movement. For 27
2020,” said David Frei, the symposium co-founder and November 26, on NBC.
years he was the face and voice of the Westminster
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