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How does the Westminster Dog Show work? Explaining the rules, groups, judging for 2026 competition
The rules for the Westminster Dog Show can be complex, but ultimately, the judges decide which dog wins Best in Show.
1,994 dogs representing 201 breeds will compete at the 2025 National Dog Show Presented by Purina, with the event set to air on Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 27 – at 12 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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