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Welcome!
Welcome to the 2014 National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. Now in its 13th year,
our theme, “A Thanksgiving Tradition,” has been captured in this year’s official National
Dog Show artwork on the front of the program, and we thank you for making this show
a part of your Thanksgiving Day tradition.
Thanksgiving is a time when we remember all we have to be grateful for, including
our friends and families and, of course, our beloved family pets. The National Dog
Show Presented by Purina® on NBC, airing on Thanksgiving Day in all time zones across
the country following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, has been bringing families,
friends and yes, even our pets, together to watch and enjoy some of the most beautiful
dogs in the country. There is nothing quite like rooting for your own favorite breed
as we crown the Best in Show for 2014.
Our host this weekend, The Kennel Club of Philadelphia, presented its very first dog
show here in the Delaware Valley in 1879. The show became an annual event in 1933 and
has been presented continuously ever since.
There are plenty of activities to experience at the National Dog Show Presented by
Purina®. Inside this program, you will find all the event information you need to enjoy the
weekend, as well as entertaining and educational articles. Check out how our partner
and title sponsor, Nestle Purina Pet Care, is developing special dog foods that can
help senior dogs regain their “bright minds”. Take some time to visit the benching area,
where you can talk with the handlers, observe professional dog grooming and, with
permission, get up close and personal with dog breeds that you may never have seen or
known about before. In Hall D, you’ll be able to see the diving dog competition, freestyle flying disc and agility events, with some of the most athletic dogs in those sports
vying for the top spot. Check the schedule listed in the program for Hall D showtimes on
Saturday and Sunday.
Be sure to get your seat early in The National Dog Show arena in Hall C for the seven
groups competition, kicking off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, with Best in Show starting at 5
p.m. NBC will be filming the 2-hour show that will air at noon on Thanksgiving Day.
A very special thanks goes to our title sponsor, Nestle Purina Pet Care and Purina Pro
Plan, for their partnership and support of the National Dog Show. They keep our dogs
healthy and happy with excellent pet products and innovations in canine health and
wellness. A big thank you also goes to our partner, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, one
of the most prestigious and successful kennel clubs in the world, for hosting this beautiful show every year. We also extend our sincere gratitude to the Philadelphia Ronald
McDonald House, which provides our Therapy Dog Ambassadors and volunteers, and
whose programs continue to inspire us during our fundraising efforts to help them
advance their mission.
Thank you for spending your weekend with us. We appreciate your interest and, most
of all, your love of the dogs. We hope you have a truly memorable experience at the dog
show. Let us know about your experience on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
kennelclubofphiladogshows.
From our family to yours, enjoy the show and Happy Thanksgiving!
Best Regards,
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® and the
Kennel Club of Philadelphia
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Be sure to watch The National Dog Show Presented by
Purina® at noon, November 27 on NBC following the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
8:30 AM
Breed Judging Begins (Halls A & B)
9:30 AM
Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B)
10:30 AM
Diving Dog, Freestyle Flying Disc, Agility (Hall D)
11:00 AM
Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B)
12:15 PM
Freestyle Flying Disc Demonstration (Hall C)
12:25 PM
Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B)
12:30 PM
National Anthem Ceremony (Hall C)
Immediately following - Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s
Annual Awards Presentation
1:00 PM
The National Dog Show Group Judging (Hall C)
5:00 PM
The National Dog Show Best-In-Show Judging
(Hall C)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
8:30 AM
Breed Judging Begins (Halls A & B)
9:30 AM
Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B)
10:30 AM
Diving Dog, Freestyle Flying Disc, Agility (Hall D)
11:30 AM
Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B)
12:30 PM
Diving Dog, Freestyle Flying Disc, Agility (Hall D)
1:30 PM
Kennel Club of Philadelphia Group Judging (Hall C)
1:30 PM
Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B)
2:30 PM
Diving Dog, Freestyle Flying Disc, Agility (Hall D)
3:30 PM
Pro Plan Performance Team (Hall B)
5:00 PM
Kennel Club of Philadelphia Best-In-Show Judging
(Hall C)
Watching The National
Dog Show ... Like a Pro
1. How to Watch the National Dog Show
Use this program as your on-site guide.
There is a one page flyer describing all the
locations and benched areas for specific
breeds in the show, as well as the breed rings
where competition takes place. Additional
information is available in Hall A, at the Kennel
Club of Philadelphia’s desk. All of these locations are open to the public.
2. Can I pet the dogs?
Check with the dog’s owner/handler in the
benching area before approaching or petting
the dog. They are being groomed and getting
ready to show in some cases. Please don’t hesitate to talk to the handlers and ask questions.
3. What are the judges doing when
they examine the dogs in the ring?
The judges in this competition are looking for
the dog that best exemplifies what is known
as the breed standard. Each judge is looking
at each individual canine’s physical attributes
and comparing those with that judge’s knowledge of the breed’s written standard based on
bone structure, shape, movement, temperament and condition.
4.Why do the dogs trot during the
competitions?
The handlers trot with the dogs to show their
movement and the dog’s special conformation
features.
5. When is “Best In Show?”
The Best in Show competition is expected to
begin at 5:00 p.m. in Hall C, both Saturday
and Sunday. This is the ‘highlight’ of the day’s
competitions, so please plan your afternoon
so that you can attend.
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6. What other activities can I see during
the Dog Show Weekend?
Hall D is the center of canine sports and dog
entertainment on Saturday and Sunday.
Watch the Incredible Diving Dog competition,
agility, freestyle flying disc and other popular canine sports. Learn to train and handle
your dog from our experts. See schedule in
program for days and times. Visit the many
booths that will be on-site during the show
to see all the new innovations for you and
your pets.
Visit the Purina Pro Plan® booth in Hall B
and watch the Pro Plan® Performance canine
teams perform, see schedule on page 3.
Pick up your favorite Purina Pro Plan® samples
and learn more about Nutrition that Performs
from the many Purina Pro Plan® experts on
hand to answer your questions. Check out
the new “ The Eagles’ Nest” and watch NFL
football!
7. How do I meet the Therapy Dogs?
Visit Hall B to meet our wonderful Therapy
Dog Ambassador Team. They love kids and
you can meet and greet them all day Saturday
at the Ronald McDonald House booth!
8. How do I learn about responsible pet
ownership?
Talk to the owners and handlers of the dogs.
They are experts on caring for their dogs,
who incidentally are not only ‘show dogs’
but family pets as well. You can also visit
purina.com, proplan.com and the akc.org
to learn more about caring for your pet.
Show Dogs and Go Dogs!
Celebrating our 13th year of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina®,
this year’s “Go Dogs” will offer up their incredible athletic skills throughout the weekend.
The Purina® Pro Plan® Incredible Dog Challenge Diving Dog Qualifier – watch top diving dogs compete to gain
automatic entry into the 2015 Regional Purina® Pro Plan® Incredible Dog Challenge.
The dog with longest jump wins! in Hall D.
Also enjoy watching Freestyle Flying Disc, Agility, and other popular canine sports.
Freestyle Flying Disc, Agility, High Jump - In Hall D
Saturday -10:30 a.m.
Sunday -10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Pro Plan Performance Team - In Hall B
Saturday 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:25 p.m.
Sunday 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Watch high flying canines perform incredible
routines with their trainers!
For more information on the Purina® Pro Plan® Incredible Dog Challenge
visit proplan.com and carsonevents.com
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THE
Seven
GROUPS
Irish Water Spaniel – Sporting Group
Each of the 180 registered breeds are assigned
to one of the seven groups representing
characteristics and functions for which the
breeds were originally bred. The seven group
winners compete for Best In Show.
American Fox Hound – Hound Group
SPORTING GROUP The
invention of the gun led to
the development of the sporting, or gun dogs, to aid in hunting
upland game birds and waterfowl, performing at the direction of
the hunter. While a number of these breeds perform more than
one task, it is generally the duty of pointers and setters to point
and mark game; for spaniels to flush game; and for retrievers to
recover dead and wounded game.
HOUND GROUP Originally classified as sporting dogs
because of their function as hunters, breeds in the Hound
Group vary greatly in size, shape and coat. Most of these breeds
were developed to hunt somewhat independently for their
humans, who usually followed on foot or on horseback as the
hounds chased down the prey. This group informally consists
of scent hounds, dogs that hunt by tracking a scent, and sight
Standard Schnauzer – Working Group
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hounds, who spot their game and run it down.
WORKING GROUP
While the uses and appearanc-
es of the dogs in the Working Group vary, most are powerfully
built and intelligent, performing various tasks for their handlers.
These dogs are working farm and draft animals. They guard
homes and livestock, serve heroically as police and military
dogs, security dogs, guide and service dogs and hunters.
TERRIER GROUP All but two of the terriers evolved in
Norfolk Terrier – Terrier Group
the British Isles. The geography of the specific area (water, rocky
terrain) helped to determine the exact duties of each breed
but it usually involved hunting vermin and varmints ranging from rats to badgers to otters and more. These are dogs of
great determination, courage and self-confidence, with a great
willingness to go to ground in search of their quarry.
TOY GROUP Toy dogs have been around for centuries, and
are bred for one purpose: to be companions for their humans.
Pekingese – Toy Group
Many have been bred down from and still resemble their larger
cousins. Their small size and portability make them ideal for city
dwellers and those with limited space.
NON-SPORTING GROUP The AKC originally registered dogs as either Sporting or Non-Sporting. Eventually, hounds
and terriers were split from the Sporting Group, and the Toys and
Working dogs were split off from Non-Sporting, with the Herding
Group eventually splitting from Working. Today, the Non-Sporting Group is literally every breed that is left, resulting in a wide
variety of sizes, shapes, coat, function and history.
HERDING GROUP Herding is a natural instinct in dogs
Bichon Frise – Non-Sporting Group
that is seen in the wild. Humans have used that instinct to their
advantage on farms and ranches with herding dogs who have
the sole purpose of gathering and moving livestock from one
place to another.
To learn more, visit:
www.nationaldogshow.com
www.purina.com/dogbreeds
www.akc.org
Bearded Collie – Herding Group
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Introducing
TWO NEW AKC BREEDS
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National Dog Show Presented by Purina®, on NBC from
Noon-2:00 p.m. in all time zones following the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The new breeds will be
among 180 AKC-sanctioned breeds as over 1,500 dogs
compete for the prestigious title of “Best In Show”.
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The Coton’s “cottony texture” of the
white coat, rectangular silhouette
and convex topline define the
Coton de Tulearbreed.
Non-Sporting Group
Intelligent, quirky and clownlike, Cotons quickly became a
favorite of the island’s aristocracy, who proclaimed them,
“The Royal Dog of Madagascar”. Sturdy and athletic, Cotons
excel in agility and obedience training and make for ideal
companions, readily adaptable to all lifestyles.
New Breed descriptions sourced from AKC.org,
Dogbreedinfo.com and from the breed clubs.
To learn more, visit: www.nationaldogshow.com
www.akc.org
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sturdy, versatile hunting dog
able to withstand harsh winters,
whether in fields, forests or
waters. The Wirehaired Vizsla is
Wirehaired Vizsla- Sport Group
a distinguished dog of medium
size, bred for substance and a dense wire coat. Balanced in
size and proportion, it is both robust and lean and its
movement is powerful yet graceful with a far reaching drive,
enabling the breed to hunt in all elements and cover any
terrain.
The breed’s most distinguishing features are its weather
resistant, dense wire coat and its facial furnishings, specifically
its beard and eyebrows. Natural appearance is essential to
breed type, therefore the Wirehaired Vizsla is to be shown
with limited stripping and should not be penalized for
being shown in working condition: sinewy and well-muscled,
with honorable scars. Eager to learn, lively yet gentle and
readily trainable for gun and falcon, the Wirehaired Vizsla is
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MEET THE
10
Breeds
SPORTING
HOUND
WORKING
TERRIER
English Setter
Gordon Setter
Irish Setter
Irish Red & White Setter
Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer
Weimaraner
Vizsla
Brittany
German Wirehaired Pointer
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Spinone Italiano
Flat-Coated Retriever
Curly-Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Nova Scotia Duck
Tolling Retriever
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Irish Water Spaniel
American Water Spaniel
Boykin Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Clumber Spaniel
Sussex Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel (ASCOB)
Cocker Spaniel (Parti-Color)
Cocker Spaniel (Black)
Wirehaired Vizsla
Afghan Hound
Saluki
Ibizan Hound
Pharaoh Hound
Greyhound
Whippet
Borzoi
Scottish Deerhound
Irish Wolfhound
American Foxhound
English Foxhound
Harrier
Beagle (15 inch)
Beagle (13 inch)
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Norwegian Elkhound
Basenji
Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
American English Coonhound
Black and Tan Coonhound
Bluetick Coonhound
Redbone Coonhound
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Plott
Bloodhound
Otterhound
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Basset Hound
Dachshund (Smooth)
Dachshund (Longhaired)
Dachshund (Wirehaired)
Doberman Pinscher
German Pinscher
Black Russian Terrier
Giant Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzer
Rottweiler
Bernese Mountain Dog
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Alaskan Malamute
Siberian Husky
Chinook
Samoyed
Akita
Boxer
Great Dane
Bullmastiff
Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Cane Corso
Dogue de Bordeaux
Portuguese Water Dog
Newfoundland
Leonberger
Saint Bernard
Great Pyrenees
Kuvasz
Komondor
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Airedale Terrier
Irish Terrier
Welsh Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier
Smooth Fox Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
Russell Terrier
Border Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Bedlington Terrier
Manchester Terrier (Standard)
Rat Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Australian Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Cesky Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Skye Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Glen of Imaal Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
White Bull Terrier
Colored Bull Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
My Choice
My Choice
My Choice
My Choice
Judge’s Choice
Judge’s Choice
Judge’s Choice
Judge’s Choice
Keep track of your favorite breed in each group and see if the judges agree!
BEST IN SHOW
My Choice
TOY
Italian Greyhound
Chinese Crested
Toy Poodle
Pomeranian
Smooth Coat Chihuahua
Long Coat Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Toy Manchester Terrier
Havanese
Maltese
Shih Tzu
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel (B&PC)
English Toy Spaniel (KC&R)
Japanese Chin
Papillon
Silky Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Affenpinscher
Brussels Griffon
Pug
Pekingese
NONSPORTING
Poodle (Standard)
Poodle (Miniature)
Bichon Frise
Löwchen
Dalmatian
Xoloitzcuintli
Finnish Spitz
Keeshond
American Eskimo Dog
Norwegian Lundehund
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chow Chow
Shiba Inu
Schipperke
Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Bulldog
Coton de Tulear
HERDING
German Shepherd Dog
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Briard
Pyrenean Shepherd
Collie (Rough)
Collie (Smooth)
Shetland Sheepdog
Australian Shepherd
Border Collie
Bearded Collie
Old English Sheepdog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Puli
Canaan Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
Bouvier des Flandres
Beauceron
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Norwegian Buhund
Finnish Lapphund
Icelandic Sheepdog
Swedish Vallhund
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Judge’s Choice
Notes:
To learn more, visit: www.nationaldogshow.com
www.purina.com/dogbreeds • www.akc.org
My Choice
My Choice
My Choice
Judge’s Choice
Judge’s Choice
Judge’s Choice
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Ronald McDonald House Loves Its Therapy Dogs
Therapy Dog Ambassador team serves dual purpose.
One of the ways that the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald
House (PRMH) fulfills its mission every week is through a
vibrant therapy dog visitation program that delights the
seriously ill children and their families alike.
The program dovetails wonderfully with the mission,
which is to support families of seriously ill children by
creating a community of comfort and hope.
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Shows
involve the PRMH in a big way each November, utilizing
the canine stars as members of its Therapy Dog Ambassa-
Stella and Abner take a break to spend time with Ronald.
Waylon (left) at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Gala
last year with his late sister, Winona.
Vivian loves the attention she’s getting from one of the Philadelphia
Ronald McDonald patients.
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dor Team to promote PRMH and the dog shows. In return,
the Kennel Club of Philadelphia conducts a fundraising
walk and the National Dog Show Charity Gala, featuring the
celebrity contingent of Seinfeld’s John O’Hurley, Westminster’s David Frei and NBC’s Mary Carillo.
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House programs include
two Ronald McDonald Houses in the city, two Ronald
McDonald Family Rooms at The Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia, a Hospitality Kiosk at St. Christopher’s Hospital
for Children and a one-week Ronald McDonald Camp conducted each year in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.
Over 90 percent of PRMH funding comes from individuals and corporate donors and the remaining 10 percent is
provided by Ronald McDonald House Charities.
The 2014 National Dog Show Therapy Dog Ambassador
Team Includes:
LIL’ ABNER
Abner is a Dogue de Bordeaux who regularly works with
fellow Dogue de Bordeaux, Stella, creating a memorable
255-pound experience whenever they walk into a room.
In 2011, he won a Blue Ribbon in the novice Dogue de
Bordeaux class at the National Dog Show.
STELLA
Stella is a Dogue de Bordeaux who is often found with her
best friend Abner. Stella and Abner are owned and handled
by Steven Kramer.
WAYLON
Waylon is a Belgian Sheepdog and son of former Therapy
Dog Ambassador, Eli. He is a highly-decorated show dog
who has won the Grand Champion Title. Waylon regularly
participates in Meet the Breed, the American Kennel Club’s
elementary reading program. He is owned and handled by
Sherry Hanley.
VIVIAN
Vivian, a Staffordshire Terrier mix, was named the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union’s Neighborhood Hero for 2014.
She spent three months in the Philadelphia prison system
as part of the New Leash on Life USA program, helping to
socialize inmates before their release back into society.
Vivian is owned and handled by Michele Pich.
BUTLER
Butler, a Shepherd mix, is the official therapy dog of The
Weather Channel and the American Humane Association.
Butler accompanies The Weather Channel newsgathering
crews at the sites of severe weather that adversely impact
human lives. He was rescued from the Humane Society of
Charlotte, NC, by owner/handler Amy McCullough.
Morris Animal Refuge to
receive “Dogs’ Best Friend
Award” for 2014 from
Kennel Club of Philadelphia
4th Annual Honor Recognizes
Organizations That Contribute To Animal
Welfare in the Delaware Valley Region
The Morris Animal Refuge, the historic
animal shelter in Center City Philadelphia,
is the recipient of the 2014 Kennel Club of
Philadelphia “Dogs’ Best Friend Award”, which will be
presented this weekend.
Founded in 1874 by Elizabeth Morris, the Morris
Animal Refuge was the first official animal shelter in
America and became the model for humane shelters
worldwide. The Refuge has remained an open admission shelter since its inception, never turning away an
animal in need.
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia created The Dogs’
Best Friend Award to inspire and motivate others to
contribute to animal welfare in their community and to
protect our region’s dogs, whose service and companionship are a critical and enriching part of American life.
“The Refuge is extremely honored to be the recipient
of this prestigious award,” said the shelter’s Executive
Director, Jim DePaul. “This significant recognition will
bring increased awareness to the Refuge, and to the
plight of homeless and unwanted dogs in the area. We
applaud the Kennel Club of Philadelphia for supporting
our mutual cause: protecting and enriching the lives of
our region’s dogs.”
“The Morris Animal Refuge does great work in the
City of Philadelphia and beyond with its commitment
to embrace any animal that finds its doorstep,” stated
Wayne Ferguson, President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. “We look forward to honoring them this weekend.”
Past winners of the award are CBS 3 meteorologist,
animal enthusiast and TV personality Carol Erickson;
Philadelphia Phillies’ second baseman Chase Utley and
his wife for their establishment of the Utley Foundation; and Marian Marchese, the founder of New Leash
on Life USA, which takes at-risk dogs into Philadelphia
prisons to be cared for by inmates preparing for release
back into society.
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Saturdays 7-8 a.m.
Jack’s Backyard
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About Judging
THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA®
is an open, benched all-breed show. The dogs are “benched” during the day in order to allow you, the public,
to view and visit with 180 AKC recognized breeds that may be competing. There are only four benched shows
held annually in the United States: Westminster KC, Philadelphia KC, International KC, and Golden Gate KC.
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 breed point. The top dogs in the country
easily have more than 50,000 points in a given year.
BEST IN BREED
In order to win “Best In Show” a dog must first be judged the
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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 180 AKC registered breeds are assigned
to one of seven groups (Sporting, Hound, Working,
Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding) representing
characteristics and functions the breeds were originally
bred for. By winning the Group competition, that dog joins
an elite group of winners of the seven group competitions
that go on to compete for the ultimate “Best In Show” award,
the coveted red, white and blue ribbon, and to become
winner of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®.
Previous
Best In Show
2012 Best In Show
GCH Afterall Painting
the Sky a.k.a Sky
2011 Best In Show
Ch. Steele Your Heart
a.k.a. Eira
2013 Best In Show
GCH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box (a.k.a Jewel)
2014 Best In Show
Jewel, a dominant American Foxhound on the dog show circuit
all year, won The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® during
the annual Kennel Club of Philadelphia cluster at the Greater
Philadelphia Expo Center. GCH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box (a.k.a Jewel)
2010 Best In Show
2009 Best In Show
was selected by Best in Show Judge Randy E. Garren from among the
GCH Windntide
Ch. Roundtown Mercedes
seven canines emerging from the judging of over 1,500 dogs at the
Mr. Sandman a.k.a.
of Maryscot a.k.a. Sadie
tradition-rich, all-breed show.
Clooney
The three year-old bitch is also the first winner in the 12-year
history of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® to come from
the Hound Group. Every other group has had at least one winner over
the years (five Terrier, two Sporting, and one each from the Working,
Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding Groups).
After successfully defending her 2012 Hound Group win at the
show, Jewel edged out a Bearded Collie, a Pekingese, a Norfolk
Terrier, a Standard Schnauzer, a Bichon Frise and an Irish Water
Spaniel on the Best in Show stage. Jewel also won the Hound Group
at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Jewel is fueled by Purina® Pro Plan® and is the third consecutive Best
2008 Best In Show
2007 Best In Show
Ch. Cookieland Seasyde Ch. Buff Cap Creslane in Show champion at the National Dog Show Presented by Purina®
Hollyberry a.k.a Holly ArcticMist a.k.a. Swizzle to be fed Purina Pro Plan®.
2006 Best In Show
Ch. Smash JP Win A
Victory a.k.a. Vikki
2005 Best In Show
Ch. Rocky Top’s
Sundance Kid a.k.a. Rufus
2004 Best In Show
Ch. Aimhi Avalon
Renaissance
2003 Best In Show
Ch. Blue Chip
Purple Reign
2002 Best In Show
Ch. Ale Kai Mikimoto
on Fifth
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TELEVISION COVERAGE
NBC will broadcast a two-hour special from this show on
Thanksgiving Day at noon, immediately following the
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In Southeastern Pennsylvania, tune in to NBC10 Philadelphia.
In the Susquehenna Valley, tune in to WGAL-TV Harrisburg.
JOHN O’HURLEY,
versatile host, actor, and television
personality, returns for his 13th
consecutive year as host of The National
Dog Show Presented by Purina®. Dubbed
one of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Men
Alive”, he is best known for his role as
“J. Peterman” on Seinfeld, for which he
received a Screen Actors Guild Award”.
Recently, O’Hurley spent much of 2013
and 2014 in nationally touring theatrical
productions, playing “King Arthur” in
Spamalot and “Billy Flynn” in Chicago.
He has authored three books – Before
The Dog Can Eat Your Homework First You Have To Do It:
Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog to a Young Boy
(Hudson Street Press, 2007), the New York
Times bestseller It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First
Jump (Plume, 2007), and his latest book for
children The Perfect Dog (Grosset & Dunlap,
2013), which since its release has inspired
Perfect Dog, The Musical. It tells the
story of twelve year-old perfectionist,
Sam, who must resort to training Max,
the not-so-obedient family dog for the
“Town Dog Contest.” In the end, Sam and
Max learn that there is no such thing as
perfect, but there is such a thing as
being perfect for each other.
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DAVID FREI, one of the most
authoritative voices in the dog show
world, is a natural choice to serve as expert
analyst. An American Kennel Club (AKC)licensed judge who has officiated at dog
shows all over the world, Frei has hosted
USA Network’s coverage of The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show since 1990.
He has co-hosted The National Dog Show
Presented by Purina® since its inception
in 2002, becoming a Thanksgiving Day
fixture in American homes. Frei is Director
of Communications for The Westminster
Kennel Club, and is the founder and chief
executive of Angel on a Leash, a non-profit
foundation that facilitates therapy dog visits to patients in hospitals and healthcare
facilities around the country. A successful
breeder/handler/owner in his own right, he
is proudest of the work his dogs do in the
way of therapy at the Ronald McDonald
House of New York and at Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center. Frei’s first book, The
Angel By My Side (Hay House Publishing, 2002,
with Mike Lingenfelter), claimed two Dog
Writers Association of America (DWAA)
awards. His latest book, Angel on a Leash
(BowTie Press, 2011), also a DWAA award
winner, tells of his years of experience and
work with therapy dogs.
MARY CARILLO, longtime NBC
Sports analyst and lifelong lover of man’s
best friend, brings a wealth of experience to
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®
commentary team. Best known in recent
years for her work as a host and correspondent for The Olympic Games on NBC, she also
serves as a television analyst for major-event
tennis coverage and as a correspondent for
HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. In addition to
the National Dog Show, Carillo has hosted
USA Network’s presentation of The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, alongside David
Frei, in 2009 and from 2011-present. Her distinguished career in broadcast journalism has
earned her two Peabody Awards, one for her
work on the HBO documentary Billie Jean King:
Portrait of a Pioneer and the other for co-writing
the HBO documentary Dare to Compete: The Struggle
of Women in Sport with Frank Deford. In 2010, she
became the first female recipient of the Dick
Schaap Award for Outstanding Journalism.
A former professional tennis player, Carillo
was named “Best Commentator” by Tennis
Magazine from 1988-91 and “Broadcaster of
the Year” by the Women’s Tennis Association
(WTA) in 1981 and 1985. She has co-authored
two books—Tennis My Way, with Martina Navartilova (Penguin, 1984), and Tennis Kinetics, with
Rick Elstein (Simon & Schuster, 1985).
What Every Dog Owner
Should Know About
Cognitive Health and MCTs
Did You Know? Age May Put
Canine Cognition at Risk
It can be hard to realize the dog you
love is starting to enter old age. But
the truth is, any dog over the age of
seven is considered senior. When
dogs enter this life stage, they need
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proactive care to help protect against
cognitive decline.
Cognitive decline begins in middle
age and can cause memory loss, social
withdrawal, learning issues and
disorientation. In other words, it can
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What’s Behind Dogs’
Cognitive Decline?
One major cause of cognitive decline
is the brain becoming less able to use
glucose as a source of fuel. This can
translate into inactivity, stiffness and
even being unable to walk up stairs.
Try placing a treat under a cone
and seeing if your dog can find it.
If he can’t, he may be experiencing
cognitive decline.
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David Frei Champions America’s
Therapy Dog Movement
The therapy dog movement in the US has gained
tremendous momentum over the past decade. Today,
therapy dogs are used in a number of healthcare facilities
including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools and
nursing homes. As more research is done, it is easy to see
why the use of therapy dogs has grown so much over the
past 20 years. Therapy dogs have been shown to decrease
blood pressure, increase happiness and accelerate the
healing process, creating a unique therapeutic experience
for all types of patients.
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® continues
to be actively involved in this fast-growing movement.
The most prominent involvement is its Therapy Dog
Ambassador Program, which includes regular visits to
the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and healthcare
facilities in the New York and Philadelphia regions. During
these visits, the dynamic team provides comfort and joy to
children, seniors, and others in need.
One of the prime movers in the growth of therapy dog
use in the U.S. is David Frei, expert analyst for NBC’s
National Dog Show coverage.
Below is a timeline that captures the chronology
of the movement here in the United States and a
Q&A with David Frei.
1919 – Animals are first used for therapy in the U.S. at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington, D.C.
1944 – Bill Wynne, a member of the Army Air Corps
stationed in the South Pacific, adopts a stray Yorkshire Terrier found wandering in the jungle. When Wynne is hospitalized with dengue fever, his buddies bring his dog,
Smoky, to visit. The nurses see how he reacts to the dog
and get permission to take Smoky to visit other patients in
the hospital.
1950’s – Dr. Boris Levinson of Yeshiva University (NY)
uses his Sheltie, Jingles, in psychotherapy sessions with
children.
1970’s – Animal-assisted therapy programs are developed in prisons, hospitals and nursing homes.
1976 – Therapy Dog International (TDI) is founded by a
registered nurse in New Jersey.
1977 – Delta Society (now Pet Partners) is founded in
Portland, OR.
1970’s –TDI and Pet Partners initiate programs that will
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David Frei’s, Angel, on a memorable therapy dog visit earlier this year.
eventually train and register thousands of therapy dog
teams around the world. A number of other national organizations are created through the years, as well, to join in
testing and screening animals for their ability to perform
animal-assisted therapy in a variety of settings.
1980’s – Studies show that petting a dog can lower the
blood pressure of individuals with hypertension.
2004 – David Frei, with support from the Westminster
Kennel Club, creates “Angel On A Leash,” which develops therapy dog visitation programs to meet the specific
needs of the hospitals and other organizations it serves.
Angel eventually becomes an independent charity.
2006 – “Angel On A Leash” expands to the Ronald McDonald House New York, marking the first time dogs were
allowed inside the House.
June 2011 – The first AKC Therapy Dog title, ThD, is
awarded to formally acknowledge the great work that
therapy dogs are doing.
*Sourced from AKC article “The AKC Expands Its Therapy Dog
Program” by Sharon Pflaumer
(Continued on page 20)
John O’Hurley is
the Big Dog on
Turkey Day
John O’Hurley’s fascination with the National Dog
Show Presented by Purina®
John O’Hurley has lived “The National Dog Show Presented
by Purina®” since its inception in 2002 and he unabashedly
lets everyone know it is his favorite day of the year.
The statuesque, silver-haired O’Hurley, best known for his
role as J. Peterman on Seinfeld, is also remembered for another piece of TV history. During the first season of Dancing With The Stars in 2005, he ended up in a “Dance Off”
with soap opera star Kelly Monaco. Along with partner
Charlotte Jorgensen, O’Hurley emerged as the “Ultimate
Champion” and the show lives on today, as one of America’s most popular.
Thirteen years later, O’Hurley -- inspired by his own dogs
and his son, Will -- has written three books about dogs and
discovered that a lifelong love can be a career component, too.
“I would be watching reruns of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ on
Thanksgiving Day from my home,” O’Hurley offers about
how his life would be different without the show. “I’d be
referring to dogs by their color and size, and have a working knowledge of maybe two breeds. But 12 years of “The
National Dog Show” has given my wife and I a wealth of
knowledge about God’s great creatures and the extraordinary experience of spending Thanksgiving week in New
York City. We are so grateful for all.”
O’Hurley’s books, It’s Okay To Miss The Bed On the First
Jump: And Other Life Lessons I Learned From Dogs (Hudson
Street Press, 2005) and Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First You Have To Do It: Life Lessons From A Wise Old
Dog To A Young Boy (Hudson Street Press, 2007) are whimsical tales suitable for all ages. In 2013, O’Hurley published
a children’s book, The Perfect Dog (Grosset & Dunlap, 2013),
which was adapted from a poem he wrote when questioned by his young son about whether such a dog existed. Another best seller was born and O’Hurley has now
done more than 100 book signing sessions and scores of
charitable appearances as part of his love affair with man’s
best friend.
In this past year, the book The Perfect Dog has inspired
John O’Hurley and son, Will, enjoy a moment at the TV announcers’ table
during a break at The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®.
Perfect Dog, The Musical in
which Sam, a twelve-year old
perfectionist, searches for a
flawless dog to enter in the
“Town Dog Contest”. Unable
to find a canine that measures
up, Sam must resort to training the family dog, Max,
who is less than eager to
obey commands. In the
end, Sam and Max learn
that there is no such thing
as perfect, but there is
such a thing as being perfect for each other. Perfect
Dog, The Musical will be
available for Theater for Young Audiences in 2015.
Combining family inspiration and his love of dogs is a big
part of O’Hurley’s life and he believes that these two factors play into why viewers are so attracted to the two-hour
Thanksgiving Day special.
“It’s a family show, about the family dog, on the greatest family day of the year. It is a brilliant piece of television
programming,” he marvels. “I expect it to be around long
after I am gone.”
While O’Hurley reflects on his years with the show fondly,
and is grateful for the lessons and experiences it has given
him, he knows that he owes a lot of where he is now to the
dogs.
“All of my great memories are about the dogs. A dog worthy of Best In Show looks different and carries itself differently, but whether they win or lose, they are happy with
themselves. They love being dogs, and they love being the
dogs that they are, which is a wonderful lesson for all of us.”
Reprinted with permission of Hamptons Pet.
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David Frei Champions America’s
Therapy Dog Movement
David Frei, founder of Angel on a Leash, is considered
the leading advocate of the therapy dog movement in
the U.S. He sat down with us for a quick Q&A:
(Continued from page 18)
Q: What are some of the most prominent facilities at which
Angel On A Leash pioneered in-room visits?
A: Our Angel On A Leash dogs were the first therapy dogs
ever allowed in the Ronald McDonald House in New York
City, and the first dogs in as part of a program at Memorial
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. We were the first dogs to do
in-room visits at Mt. Sinai and the first dogs to visit – under
strict guidelines – in the bone marrow transplant unit at
NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell. There are other places
that are accepting therapy dogs after seeing and hearing
about our programs, and that is very satisfying to all of us
in the therapy dog world. More dogs in more places. It’s a
good thing for all concerned.
Q: Is there a way to quantify the growth of the movement
over the past decade?
A: There certainly has been a steady growth over the years.
Therapy Dogs International and Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society) probably have the largest number of registered
teams, TDI with over 20,000 and Pet Partners with about
12,000. But there are a lot of organizations that have been
created over the years to add to those numbers.
Q: What are the most prominent attributes of a great therapy dog?
A: The things we love our dogs for as members of our
family are the same things that typically make them good
therapy dogs. Qualities such as spontaneity, universal acceptance, unconditional love and their ability to live life in
the moment are key. Dogs that are calm in situations that
demand that, dogs that can be entertaining when the opportunity is there for them to entertain, these dogs – with
help from their human partners – really do help people in
need. Personality and temperament and training come into
play, too, as does the handler. The dog constantly needs to
take its cues from the handler.
Q: Are there some breeds that are better at it than others?
A: Most dogs have those qualities listed above somewhere
in them. Their individual personalities and temperaments,
their training, their relationship with their handler, all come
into play in creating a good therapy dog. While there are
some breeds that are just inherently good at this, it really
is about the dog, not the breed. Purebreds, mixed breeds,
it doesn’t matter. Dogs want to please you, they want to
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be a part of everything that you do. In the hands of a good
handler, they make good things happen.
Q: What are the most prominent attributes of a great therapy dog handler?
A: I often say that the job of a good handler is to stay out of
the way, and that’s mostly true. But their primary responsibility is to protect the dog and that takes care of protecting
the patients that they visit. The dog does need cues from
their handler and the handler needs to lead the dog according to the patients and facilities that they are visiting.
They need to make sure that the dog doesn’t get into any
trouble, like getting tangled up in tubes, or stepping in the
middle of someone’s sutures or putting a patient in a situation that isn’t good for the dog or the patient. Ultimately,
a good handler knows that it is not about them, it is about
the dog. And one more thing: the handler has to enjoy this
work, too. I always say that doing this work as a volunteer
with your dog says something about you, too: that you are
unselfish and giving something back when you are sharing
your life – and your dog – with others.
About the 2014 Cover:
The National Dog Show Presented
­
by Purina® “A
Thanksgiving Tradition”
The cover artwork is an original by Karen Waters, of
Hailey, Idaho. This year’s theme, “A Thanksgiving Tradition”
is represented in the artwork, and features a family in
Philadelphia going to Thanksgiving dinner. Joining them
in the tradition, is their beloved family members, the dogs.
Leading the way in this painting, are the winners of the
seven groups, including Best in Show, from the 2013
National Dog Show Presented by Purina. What better
way is there to
celebrate Thanksgiving Day, than to
watch the National
Dog Show on NBC
at noon across the
country, after Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day
Parade, with our
families, including
our dogs!
Photo: Perry Phillips
THE KENNEL CLUB
of PHILADELPHIA
Letter from the President
Welcome to the 13th annual
edition of The National Dog
Show Presented by Purina® and hosted by The Kennel Club
of Philadelphia. This year’s shows feature the TV debut of
two new AKC breeds: Coton de Tulear and the Wirehaired
Vizsla as well as the introduction of two days of exciting
Agility, Freestyle Flying Disc, Diving Dog and High Jump
Competition plus Therapy Dog demonstrations. We are
very pleased to have partnered with Philadelphia Ronald
McDonald House in connection with their Spotlight
Therapy Dog initiative.
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) is, of course, far
from a newcomer to the dog show world. Since hosting
a major dog event in 1876 at the Centennial Exposition,
Philadelphia has been at the forefront of the purebred
dog world. The KCP and its predecessor clubs have been
presenting dog shows since 1879. In fact, the Philadelphia
club predates the American Kennel Club (AKC), which was
organized at a meeting of the then Philadelphia Kennel
Club on September 17, 1884. Our show is not only one of
America’s oldest continuing sporting events but our annual
National Dog Show Presented by Purina® TV special is the
most widely watched canine event in the world, capturing
25 million plus viewers a year with a two hour broadcast
on NBC at noon on Thanksgiving Day in all time zones and,
starting last year, an NBC prime time encore presentation
the following Saturday.
The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® would
never have been possible without the unwavering efforts
and support of our partners at NBC, Carson International,
our on-air talent and ambassadors, John O’Hurley, David
Frei and Mary Carillo, and above all, our perennial sole
presenting sponsor, Nestle Purina Petcare. As our good
friend, Nestle Purina’s Candy Caciolo, once noted, “it takes
a village” to create and recreate this great event year
after year. Beyond those already mentioned, this includes
our host venue, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, and
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a large family of vendors and other partners. We must
also not forget the year around efforts of the KCP and my
fellow Board Members, including (in alphabetical order):
Robert Black (Chief Steward), Harry Booker (Hospitality
Chairman), Stanley Broadbent (Secretary), Bill Burland,
Duane Butherus, Frank DePaulo (Show Chairman), Peter
Green (Judges Committee), Michael Halstead (Marketing
Chairman), David Helming (Treasurer), Greg Kane, Sam
McDonald, Jim McTernan, Samuel Peacock (Vice President),
Steven Sansone, Charlie Schafer (AKC Delegate), Ron Scott
(Judges Committee) and Eric Tweer.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our shows and return for
many years to come.
Sincerely, Wayne Ferguson, President
WAYNE FERGUSON, today’s show announcer, is President of the Kennel
Club of Philadelphia. Wayne has been immersed in the dog world for 45
years and has bred and shown top Saint Bernards. Through the years he
served as President of the AKC Canine Health Foundation and Director of
the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
It is with great sadness and much gratitude
that we mark the passing and honor the
memory of James J. McTernan, 73, of Punta
Gorda, Florida. Through his many years of
service as a KCP Board Member and past
Show Chairman, Jim was a major factor
in our becoming one of America’s top dog
shows. Throughout their nearly 50 years of
marriage, Jim and his beloved, Marjorie devoted themselves to
breeding and showing of several breeds, including champion Old
English Sheepdogs and outstanding Norfolk, Sealyham, and
Scottish Terriers. Jim’s caring and sustained efforts on behalf of
dogs and exhibitors will be dearly missed by members of the
Kennel Club of Philadelphia, Morris & Essex Kennel Club,
Montgomery County Kennel Club, and Norfolk Terrier Club.
The American Kennel Club: The Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Shows are sanctioned by the AKC, the principal
registry for purebred dogs in the United States and the largest registry in the world. Every year, owners register approximately one
million dogs with the AKC. The AKC’s Canine Health Foundation is the world’s largest funder of exclusively canine research, with a
mission to develop significant resources for basic and applied health programs with emphasis on canine genetics to improve the
quality of life for dogs and their owners. The AKC and its affiliate, AKC Companion Animal Recovery, have been crucial in providing
long-term care to displaced animals.
and
CARSON
INTERNATIONAL
INC .
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would like to thank
the following sponsors for their
support and participation:
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Program ©2014 NBC and Carson International, Inc.
Photography: Visual Technology, See Spot Run Photography.
Graphic Design: K Waters Graphic Design, Hailey, Idaho
Original artwork, © 2014 NBC/Carson International, Inc
Visit: www.nationaldogshow.com
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Enjoy the Show on Thanksgiving Day
at Noon across the country after Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
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