National Dog Show Press Preview

National Dog Show Press Preview

Monday, November 10, 11 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn, Valley Forge/Oaks
Canine Bark-Off, New Breed Intro on Tap

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• WHAT: The Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) and the National Dog Show (NDS) will preview the annual canine extravaganza set for November 15 & 16 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks.
• WHEN: Monday, November 10, 11 a.m. – Enjoy Lunch @12 noon
• WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn, Valley Forge / Oaks – 500 Cresson Blvd, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Hey, Media!

BRING YOUR DOGGIE: Attending media are invited to bring their dogs. Treats and water will be provided.

WHO:

• David Frei National Dog Show Presented by Purina Expert Analyst
• Introducing the Danish-Swedish Farmdog, with handlers/owners, Marty Greer and Dan Griffith, representing the 2025 new breed competing for Best in Show.
• Valley Forge National Historic Park Rangers will swear in as BARK Rangers all attending canines in a brief induction ceremony.

***BARK-OFF***

Last year featured a wildly successful “Smile-Off.” this year it’s a “Bark-Off!”

• Different breeds offer a unique array of barks, howls, and yips.
• Judges will be David Frei and Kennel Club of Philadelphia Board member, Steve Sansone.

The Bark on Command competition will be memorable! Uno the Beagle lets loose Photo Credits: Madlyn Schneider

ALSO:

• Steve Sansone, Kennel Club of Philadelphia Board of Directors
• Steve Griffith, Director of Communications, Kennel Club of Philadelphia
• Officials from Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board
• Officials from the National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
• Experience the pet-friendly Hilton Garden Inn, Valley Forge/Oaks.
  • Great location close to the Greater Philadelphia Oaks Expo Center.
  • Indoor pool, fitness room, patio with fire pit, EV charging stations, on-site restaurant, and pet friendly rooms.
  • The on-site restaurant is open to both guests and the public. Every Thursday is “Pups & Pints” Yappy Hour. Bring your pup and unwind with a Happy Hour drink on the pet-friendly patio!

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The National Dog Show hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia

• Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. Tickets and details: https://nds.nationaldogshow.com/
• Features nearly 2,000 show dogs from 201 breeds and varieties in Conformation competition as part of the century-old Philadelphia tradition.
• Saturday’s show is the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® airing nationally on Thanksgiving Day from noon – 2 p.m. in all time zones.

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