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Celebrating 15 Years Welcome to the 2016 National Dog Show Presented by Purina.® Thank you for joining us for this very special event this year as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary. Thank you to our host and partner, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, which 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. Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends, including our treasured family pets. The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® has become a Thanksgiving Day tradition as families across the country gather to watch “the dogs.” The show airs on Thanksgiving Day at noon after the Macy’s Parade. The official program cover artwork was created by artist Chris Duke. It features GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie, the elegant and spirited Skye Terrier who is our 2015 Best In Show winner, along with his handler Larry Cornelius. This program is your front row seat and behind the scenes window to the National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. You’ll find background information on the dog breeds, the canine athletic activities and other details that will help you enjoy the full experience of the National Dog Show. Please check the schedules for the times and locations of all the events and be sure to get your seat in the Hall C arena to
watch the prestigious Group Competition, starting at 1 p.m., followed by Best in Show beginning at 5 p.m. This year’s competition will feature 2,000 dogs, including three new breeds. Visit the benching areas, where you can get up close with the dogs and their handlers, and watch professional dog grooming and care. In Hall D, watch the high flying diving dog competition featuring some of the most athletic dogs in this sport. Our special thanks go to Nestle Purina® PetCare and Purina® Pro Plan® for their continued partnership and support of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® the past 15 years. They work hard to keep our dogs healthy and happy and living longer lives with excellent pet products and innovations in canine health and wellness. Please visit the Purina® Pro Plan® booth in Hall B to learn more. Enjoy the show and let us know about your experience on our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/kennelclubofphiladogshows. Happy Thanksgiving! The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia
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SCHEDULE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 8:00 AM.................................Breed Judging Begins (Halls A & B) 9:30 AM.............................. Pro Plan® Performance Team (Hall B) 11:00 AM............................ Pro Plan® Performance Team (Hall B) 11:30 AM....................................... Diving Dog Exhibition (Hall D) 11:45 PM.................................... Penn Vet Demonstration (Hall C) 12:15 PM.................. Freestyle Flying Disc Demonstration (Hall C) 12:25 PM............................. Pro Plan® Performance Team (Hall B) Copyright 2016 NBC/Carson International, Inc.
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Watch The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® at noon, November 24 on NBC following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Johnny & Tara Agree: Their Dogs Are The Best The Olympic figure skating royalty duo of Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir have become prominent television personalities whose credits include the Kentucky Derby, the Super Bowl and now for the second year in a row, The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. A member of the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, Lipinski became the youngest individual gold medalist in Winter Olympic history capturing the gold medal in Nagano at the age of 15. During his distinguished 16-year career, Weir won three consecutive U.S. National Championship titles (2004-2006) and was the bronze medalist at the World Championships in 2008. Avid dog lovers and media darlings, here they are in select media postings talking about one of their favorite subjects:
Q: What makes your dog the light of your life? Johnny: “There’s nothing like owning a dog – they always love you no matter if you’re good or bad. I have a Japanese Chin named Tema. He is my little prince and is always there wagging his tail when I get home. He brings so much joy to my life, and I’m so thankful for his companionship. Tara: “My dog’s name is Dublin. He’s a hugger. Seriously. I know in some ways it’s a bad habit, but Dublin just loves to wrap his paws around people and snuggle them face-toface.” Q: So why is your dog your best friend? Tara: “When I come back from traveling or just have had a DAY, Dublin’s there to give me the most unconditional love. I could just look at that puppy face forever.”
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 begins 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. 4
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 the 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 5. 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. 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 15th 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 in Hall D. Watch top diving dogs compete to gain automatic entry into a 2017 Regional Purina® Pro Plan® Incredible Dog Challenge®. The dog with longest jump wins! SATURDAY
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For more information on the Purina® Pro Plan® Incredible Dog Challenge visit proplan.com and carsonevents.com Share why you are thankful for your dog using #DogThanking and tag @Purina and your story could be shown during the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® telecast Thanksgiving Day on NBC. 55
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Seven Each of the 202 registered breeds and varieties are assigned to one of the seven groups representing characteristics and Sporting Group - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
functions for which the breeds were originally bred. The seven group winners compete for Best In Show.
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 Hound Group - Scottish Deerhound
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 of 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 hounds, who spot their game and run it down.
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ances 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 Working Group - St. Bernard 6
as police and military dogs, security dogs, guide and service dogs and hunters.
Groups Terrier Group - Wire Fox Terrier
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evolved in 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 - Yorkshire Terrier
TOY GROUP Toy dogs have been around for centuries, and are bred for one purpose: to be companions for their humans. 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 Group - Dalmatian
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 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.
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English Setter Gordon Setter Irish Setter Irish Red & White Setter Pointer German Shorthaired Pointer Weimaraner Vizsla Wirehaired Vizsla Brittany German Wirehaired Pointer Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Lagotto Romagnolo 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)
Afghan Hound Saluki Sloughi Ibizan Hound Pharaoh Hound Cirneco dell’Etna 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 Boerboel 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 American Hairless 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
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Keep track of your favorite breed in each group and see if the judges agree!
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 Coton de Tulear Löwchen Dalmatian Xoloitzcuintli Finnish Spitz Keeshond American Eskimo Dog Norwegian Lundehund Shiba Inu Schipperke Lhasa Apso Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Boston Terrier French Bulldog Bulldog Chinese Shar-Pei Chow Chow
To learn more, visit: www.NationalDogShow.com www.purina.com/dogbreeds www.akc.org
HERDING German Shepherd Dog Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Tervuren Briard Berger Picard Pyrenean Shepherd Collie (Rough) Collie (Smooth) Shetland Sheepdog Australian Shepherd Miniature American Shepherd Border Collie Bearded Collie Old English Sheepdog Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puli Pumi Canaan Dog Australian Cattle Dog Bouvier des Flandres Beauceron Bergamasco Entlebucher Mountain Dog Norwegian Buhund Finnish Lapphund Icelandic Sheepdog Spanish Water Dog Swedish Vallhund Cardigan Welsh Corgi Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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INTRODUCING
Three New AKC Breeds The following three new American Kennel Club-recognized breeds will make their national television debuts on The 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 202 breeds and varieties sanctioned by the AKC as 2,000 dogs compete for the prestigious title of “Best In Show.”
Hound Group - Sloughi
Herding Group - Pumi
Terrier Group - American Hairless Terrier
The Sloughi (SLOO-ghee) is known for its graceful, noble, and reserved nature. The Sloughi is mediumlarge, shorthaired breed of dog with an athletic build. It was developed in North Africa for hunting game, and has since been treasured in North Africa for its hunting skills, including superb endurance and speed. With a melancholic expression, the Sloughi has a quiet loyalty to its owner that does not easily waver. They are quiet and calm indoors, cautious with strangers, and get along with other animals and children if raised with them.
The Pumi (Pu-MI) is a medium-sized, agile Hungarian herding breed. They are energetic, lively, and ready to work. They are versatile stock dogs, equally adept at gathering, driving and keeping the stock under control. The breed has a long head with semierect ears, a whimsical expression and a tail that forms a circle over the back. The coat (black, white, gray, or shades of fawn from pale cream to red) is a combination of wavy and curly hair, forming corkscrews or curls all over the body, and is never smooth or corded.
The American Hairless Terrier (AHT) is an energetic, intelligent breed that originated from a mixed breed of terriers called Feists, brought over to North America from Europe in the 18th century. A more direct ancestor of the AHT is the Rat Terrier, a mixture of the Feist, Beagle, Italian Greyhound, and Miniature Pinscher. The AHT originated in 1972, when one puppy out of a litter of Rat Terriers was born hairless. This breed is known for being hypoallergenic, making it a suitable companion for those with allergies. As a working breed, the AHT has a strong hunting instinct and excels in many sports and activities, making them good watchdogs and giving them the temperament to enjoy participating in games.
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New breed descriptions sourced from AKC.org, dogbreedinfo.com and from independent breed sites and clubs.
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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 202 AKC recognized breeds and varieties that may be competing. There are only three benched shows held annually in the United States: Westminster Kennel Club, Kennel Club of Philadelphia, and Golden Gate Kennel Club. 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 IN 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 202 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 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 gold and blue ribbon, and to become winner of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®®.
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Previous Best In Show
2013 Best In Show GCH Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box (a.k.a Jewel)
2012 Best In Show GCH Afterall Painting the Sky (a.k.a Sky)
2015 Best In Show 2014 Best In Show GCH Flessner’s International S’cess, MT (a.k.a Nathan)
2011 Best In Show Ch. Steele Your Heart (a.k.a. Eira)
2015 Best In Show GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie (aka Charlie)
2010 Best In Show GCH Windntide Mr. Sandman (a.k.a. Clooney)
2009 Best In Show Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot (a.k.a. Sadie)
2008 Best In Show Ch. Cookieland Seasyde Hollyberry (a.k.a Holly)
2007 Best In Show Ch. Buff Cap Creslane ArcticMist (a.k.a. Swizzle)
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
The highly-decorated Skye Terrier “Charlie,” #1-ranked in both the breed and the group, won the favor of the Best In Show judge to become the 14th Best In Show winner of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® last year during the annual Kennel Club of Philadelphia cluster. One of America’s great showdogs in 2014-15, CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie (aka Charlie) was selected by Best In Show Judge Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Sweigart, of Bowmansville, PA from among the seven group-winning canines advancing out of the 1,700-dog competition at the tradition-rich, all-breed show. Charlie’s win was celebrated in multiple major media outlets in addition to being witnessed by 20 millionplus total viewers on Thanksgiving Day. “Charlie is a truly impressive Skye Terrier and Skye Terrier is not a big “winning” breed (in dog shows),” said handler Larry Cornelius of Ocala, FL. “I believe in Charlie 100 percent, but you have to get the Best In Show judge to agree. This time, she did, thanks to Charlie.” “He (Charlie) is a lovely example of the breed,” offered Sweigart, who awarded the Skye Terrier his 79th Best In Show. “He is in impeccable condition, hard-muscled with a beautiful coat.” Charlie won Best In Show at the AKC National Championship Dog Show in December 2014 and is now retired in Ocala, FL, as the winningest Skye Terrier in the history of the breed.
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John O’Hurley: From Seinfeld to The National Dog Show By Kurt Smith week, rather than writing one or two (Reprinted with permission of Jersey Man & Philly lines for each character.” Man magazines) “They (the writers) wanted him to The first time John O’Hurley read sound the way the catalogue was writa Seinfeld script, he instantly saw the ten,” O’Hurley recalls. “They didn’t even genius of the Show About Nothing, have the full script written, because it even if he didn’t consider it genius at was the most disorganized show on the time. television. So all they had was the cataO’Hurley had to be nudged to play logue and a couple of lines. I’m going catalog owner J. Peterman, a role that, through this and thinking, ‘OK, this is given his own eccentric demeanor and 40s radio drama and bad Charles Kuralt.’ storytelling ability, he seemed born So it had this sort of Centurion poet to play. When he gave in and read the standing on a cliff type of feel about evscript, he couldn’t believe that Seinerything. Even a walk to the men’s room feld was the number one show on TV was an adventure. (imitating Peterman because the show didn’t read funny. voice) ‘I have no idea what I’m going to “It was the un-funniest show to read,” find serving a basic desire!’” the portrayer of the now iconic charThe J. Peterman catalogue not only acter remembers. “There’s no setup. If still exists, it’s partly owned by O’Hurley John O’Hurley I showed you, say, a Golden Girls script, now. The two men have walked on you can see, setup setup setup, punchline, setup setup Madison Avenue together and heard New Yorkers shout setup, punchline. Generations of script writers lived off of “Peterman!” at O’Hurley, ignoring the in-the-flesh Peterthat form. man. “Then Seinfeld came in. It grew out of standup comedy, O’Hurley spends time in the Philadelphia area each year, observational humor. It was basically the notion of being hosting The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® in in an elevator, that is New York, the sense of small spaces Oaks that has become almost as much of a Thanksgiving and rudeness and everything is always on edge, relationDay tradition as the Macy’s parade. O’Hurley has been ships or whatever. It was all about conversation, because hosting it since 2002, when it debuted on NBC as a twoeverybody talks in New York. That’s why Peterman existed, hour special following the Thanksgiving Day parade. A tobecause he was not only about language, he was about tal audience of 20 million-plus tune in each year. the long form. The writers got to write monologues every Like the Peterman character, it seemed an obvious
Barking with the Stars!
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red-carpet runway, star-studded celebrity event from the world of Rodeo Drive, Hollywood and Universal Studios. But this one is different. The stars from NBC Universal Entertainment’s biggest television hits are expected to be on hand to share top billing with the beloved four-legged stars of this show. It’s USA Network’s primetime debut of the inaugural “Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina®” at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017. Fittingly, the seven Best In Show finalists will walk a glitzy fashion show-esque runway in the finals of the competition, making it unlike any dog show ever before. “Best In Show” will be the culmination of a delightful twohour television presentation featuring personalities from the world of entertainment helping with a celebration of dogs. Those celebrated dogs will include more than 1,000 dogs from 202 eligible breeds and varieties expected for the competition, the stars’ own dogs, and also other dogs with interesting and happy stories to share, from Beverly Hills and from the dog show as well. Created by NBC Sports Group in a multi-year agreement
choice to make O’Hurley the emcee of the show. Coupled with his game show host experience (To Tell the Truth in 2000, and Family Feud from 2006 to 2010), he has an exceptionally thoughtful appreciation for canines. He’s authored three books about dogs and their impact on our lives. The most recent, “The Perfect Dog,” has been adapted into a children’s musical that is now part of National Dog Show Month in Philadelphia. “If you have a dog in the room,” O’Hurley relates, “everyone comes and pets the dog. If there’s a dog in an elevator, everyone is looking at the dog. Whatever the natural behavior of the dog is, everyone is going, awww. They calm us down; they round the edges in our lives. They take the brittleness out of things. That’s what dogs do. “If you’re around 2,000 of them, they don’t care if they win. Everybody else seems to be happy so they’re happy. And they’re appreciated, and they know it, and there’s a sense of energy that they know that something important is going on. All of those things lead to just a great environment for everybody. “It is the happiest day of the year. It’s as simple as that.” The well-traveled host not only says nothing but nice things about visiting Philadelphia, he can do so without even dropping the name of an iconic sandwich shop. “My favorite thing about Philly is the authenticity of the history there. The actual documents, walking around and actually being in arm’s reach from some of the most important legislation that was ever done in this country, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. “I did the musical 1776 many times, and I think that every time I pass that building, that they all stood in and sat in, and how sweaty that must have been and how miserable they must have been, and yet to put their names on any one of those documents was basically signing a lynching
mob. I think of that every time I pass that building…. My goodness, the courage they had to do what they did. “On top of that, I love walking up and down the streets and seeing the preservation of the areas. I love staying in some of the little boutique hotels. We love Oaks too, mostly because my wife refers to Neiman Marcus as the mothership out there in the King of Prussia Mall, which is the best place in the world to shop.” You don’t have to be a Seinfeld fan or a National Dog Show Presented by Purina® viewer to have seen John O’Hurley’s visage frequently. He is a theater star who has played King Arthur in Monty Python’s Spam-A-Lot and currently still plays Billy Flynn in the long running musical Chicago. On stage, he possesses a fine singing voice. Tom Williams of Chicago Critic opined it best: “John O’Hurley brings a big voice and a commanding presence.” He is a self-taught classical pianist who has released several acclaimed CDs, and is now starring in his own creation called A Man With Standards. “It’s my one-man show of the music of the period when I grew up, a period of time when men had standards. It’s basically piano, and I expanded it all the way up to a full orchestra. It’s fun. I have all these melodies in my head, I’ve got to get rid of them somehow. It’s a dangerous place up there.” He has ballroom dancing skills too; he made it to the finals of the first season of Dancing With The Stars, and won a dance-off following a hotly disputed (to say the least) loss in the original final. On his Twitter account, John O’Hurley proclaims himself to be the World’s 7th Most Interesting Man. When asked who #1-6 are, his answer is no one specific. Just that there are probably only six people in the world having a better day than he is.
with the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills and Purina®, the new program will be hosted from the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. by well-known breeder-owner-handler, judge and author David Frei, alongside award-winning actor, author and Broadway star John O’Hurley. Yes, NBC’s National Dog Show presented by Purina® has a new member of the family. The addition of the Beverly Hills Dog Show gives USA / NBC Universal and Purina® an East-West pairing and presents the only dog show West of the Mississippi River to be nationally televised. “We look forward to working with our partners to create a special event on Easter night around the new Beverly Hills Dog Show,” said Jon Miller, President of Programming for NBC Sports and NBCSN. “Coupled with the National Dog Show on NBC on Thanksgiving Day, we are excited to establish another holiday tradition with a new dog show competition.” Established in 1965, the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills is one of the world’s most recognizable kennel clubs. KCBH touches on and influences many audiences through
its community activities that promote interest in dogs, responsible dog ownership, and canine health. “We are thrilled about becoming a part of the dog show tradition on USA Network and NBC,” said Tom Powers, president of the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills. “Our goal is to make this a real celebration of all the dogs in our life.” “We’re excited to strengthen our partnership with NBC to continue delivering engaging and family-friendly dog show programming for pet lovers with this new concept that combines the best of the entertainment and dog show worlds,” said Sean Fitzgerald, vice president, Purina® Professional Engagement Team. “We’re proud that the new Beverly Hills Dog Show presented by Purina® will serve as a reminder of Purina’s belief that pets make our lives bigger and better.” In addition to the Easter Night debut of the “Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina®”, USA Network will present an encore on April 17, and NBC will air a daytime encore on Sunday, April 23. 15
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Dr. Cindy Otto honored with “Dogs’ Best Friend Award” for 2016
Dr. Cindy Otto
Dr. Cindy Otto, whose work at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks inspired her founding of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, is the recipient of the 2016 Kennel Club of Philadelphia “Dogs’ Best Friend Award.” A tenured associate professor of critical care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Otto is the sixth winner of the award, and will direct the resulting Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP) $5,000 donation to the nationally renowned Penn Vet Working Dog Center (WDC). Opened on September 11, 2012, the WDC is the nation’s premier research, training, and educational facility dedicated to producing an elite group of detection dogs for public safety and public health (www.PennVetWDC.org). Among the skills for which canines are trained at the WDC are Diabetes Alert, Ovarian Cancer Detection, Narcotics Detection, Explosives Detection, Law Enforcement, and Urban Search & Rescue. Dr. Otto and WDC dogs will demonstrate some of those skills in the National Dog Show stadium show ring during the late morning on Saturday. In addition to 9/11, Dr. Otto was deployed following Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. She is one of America’s foremost authorities on search & rescue and detection dogs through her work at Penn Vet. “It is an honor to receive this award, but it is really the other way around. I feel like I have been privileged to have been befriended by amazing dogs throughout my life! I have connected with dogs for as long as I can remember and they have all impacted me in one way or another. The search and rescue dogs have worked their way into my heart and my soul. It is their inspiration that motivated me to learn to train my own dog and to dedicate my career to working dogs. Every day I am able to advance the research, training and care needed to ensure that all working dog heroes have the best opportunity to partner with us to save lives.” “The Kennel Club of Philadelphia is very honored to present the 6th Annual Dogs’ Best Friend Award to Dr. Otto,” said KCP President Wayne Ferguson. 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.
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Frei, O’Hurley and Carillo are back again to help us celebrate the canines in our lives!
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gotta show.” He was a great show dog Compare the experience of being and a great specimen of his breed. But in the green room/on the set/ his personality and his temperament commentating for television and and his zest for life took him to another interacting with regular people on level. It was that level where a football any usual show you’ve worked on… coach once said about his star player: “I Compare that to hanging out in the don’t know if he is in a class by himself, benching area with 2,000 canines but the class that he is in, it doesn’t John O’Hurley at The National Dog Show. take long to do roll call.” It’s that DF: I have met a lot of nice people spiritual and emotional connection (see first question). And in green rooms and on sound stages, but they are not add to that his unending and wonderful work as a therapy the same as the dogs I meet at the National Dog Show. dog and just the fact that he provided so much goodwill for It’s not the fault of the people, it’s just that the dogs give a breed that needed a lot of help for its public image. A true me that spiritual and emotional connection. The dogs are superstar. Honorable mention: Vivian, a member of our NDS spontaneous and living life in the moment, unscripted, nonTherapy Dog Ambassador Team (as was Rufus) belonging to judgmental, unconcerned about appearances. They wag Michelle Pich, a Veterinary Grief Counselor at Penn Vet. their tails, tilt their heads, and just generally change the MC: I will never forget Rufus. I met him when he was the energy of everything and everyone they come in contact with. first therapy dog ambassador and absolutely fell in love with MC: I can tell you that dealing with professional athletes this proud, child-loving show dog with a quietly magnetic which I do in many of my endeavors - can be challenging. personality. I’m not sure how many great show dogs are also While many are great to work with, some are wary of the great therapy dogs, but the late Rufus is at the top of the list. media and not always happy to deal with the questions and JO: The Afghan that I “danced” with in 2005 after winning opinions of the press. High pressure situations can make the “dance-off” on Dancing With The Stars. Best photo ever. any athlete jumpy, but dogs make the whole endeavor look And she was a great dance partner. like a walk in the park. Of course, the “puparazzi” tend to What is your favorite television moment from over the fawn over their subjects. We truly dig them. years? JO: The NDS is the happiest place on earth – 2,000 dogs DF: Watching 10-year-old Emma Rogers light up the crowd with their owners. Everyone is smiling. The dogs aren’t handling her American Foxhound in 2014, which led us concerned with winning, but instead with the joy of being to her family and their story that year, the next year, and around so many people and dogs. They’re well-behaved probably for years to come -- Emma and her twin sister, Faith, and happy with whatever space they are given, whether a and their older sister, Sophia, all showing dogs, probably kennel or bench. At a Hollywood awards show, everyone is more Juniors to come. We find out the full story, that they trying to one-up the other. They are mad if they lose and call themselves a soccer family, with nine multi-cultural kids, they complain that their dressing rooms are too small. and a great Mom (Kim) and Dad (Robert). I have the feeling What single dog that you’ve met at The National Dog I am going to be watching Rogers kids and smiling well into Show is your favorite and why? the future. DF: Rufus, the Colored Bull Terrier that won Best in Show in MC: I’m lucky, since I’m the one who gets to interview the 2005, is special for so many reasons. “It’s a dog show and ya Best in Show winner, and that’s always a thrill because it is 18
such an important event in the dog show world. It is so great to see how delighted the handler always is, and how the winning dog seems to sense the joyous mood of the people. JO: Two memories come to mind. First, recording “The Perfect Dog” tribute with my son, Will, in 2011. It represented what we love most about our dogs ... and our children and our children with our dogs. Secondly, the Irish Setter, Clooney, winning Best in Show in 2010, ending 10 years of bickering with David Frei over what I consider to be the superlative attributes of the breed as show dogs. (That stunning accomplishment made me consider early retirement, satisfied with being right once in my life.) What is the question you are most frequently asked about working The National Dog Show on NBC? DF: “Is it really like the movie, ‘Best in Show’?” My answer is yes. The movie did not make fun of the dogs, it did not make fun of the sport, but it did make fun of our characters. And as I say, we are a target rich environment when it comes to characters, just like any other organized activity. In those characters in the movie, I saw a lot of people that I recognized and saw a couple of scenes that were from my own dog show experiences. I think most of us take it as a compliment to be the object of satire of such a talented group of actors. I think about it and smile. MC: I’m asked all the time a simple question: “How much fun is it to work on the dog show?” People think I’ve got a cool job traveling and going to major events like the Olympics and major tennis tournaments and they’re right. I think I give them the answer they’re looking for when I say that it is far more fun than all the other stuff. I was speaking at a National Dog Show fundraiser a couple of years ago and was talking about working the Olympic Games plus Westminster and The National Dog Show and I said, ‘I have to tell you that of all the events I work on, in terms of pure fun, the Olympics gets the bronze.’ It was a room full of dog lovers, so I got a nice reaction. JO: Are the owners anything like the parody of the movie “Best in Show?”
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About the Cover Chris Duke is an accomplished, award-winning fine artist, in love with drawing and painting dogs. She paints her canine subjects in oil as well as watercolor and ink, continually finding it a worthy challenge to capture the character, dignity and mystery of a very soulful species. Her love of dogs and her rare talent for translating the canine essence into exquisite art has earned her the welldeserved title of official artist for the 2016 National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. We are proud to feature Chris’ beautiful artwork on the cover of this year’s program and on posters and other show materials. Chris lives with her husband John and Boston Terrier Lucy in New Hartford, Connecticut. Visit chrisdukeart.com.
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Recognizing Our Responsibility To Community Service National Dog Show Month in Philadelphia includes the National Dog Show Charity Walk and The National Dog Show Gala, which raise money for the charity beneficiaries. The KCP has a long history of donating
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Peaceful Paws Giant Dog Rescue
Delaware Valley Doberman Assistance
Harnessed To Hope Northern Breed Rescue
Save A Shepherd Rescue Alliance
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
Throw Away Dogs Project
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American Cancer Society – Bark For Life
Morris Animal Refuge Lilo’s Promise Animal Rescue Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation
Greater Philadelphia Search And Rescue
Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue
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THE KENNEL CLUB of PHILADELPHIA
Wayne Ferguson, President
Letter from the President
Welcome to the 15 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 an unprecedented three new AKC breeds: American Hairless Terrier, Pumi and the Sloughi. We continue to build upon our efforts to make our show experience entertaining and educational for all with exciting canine athletic events including The Purina® ProPlan® Incredible Dog Challenge® diving dog competition and demonstrations and clinics involving such subjects as canine health and how kids should interact with “man’s best friend.” This year’s NDS weekend will feature a Friday night gala hosted by The Valley Forge Casino benefiting local canine-oriented causes including the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House therapy dog program and the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). The Kennel Club of Philadelphia is no newcomer to the dog show world. Since hosting a major dog event in 1876 at the Centennial Exposition, we’ve been at the forefront of the purebred dog world. The KCP and its predecessors have been presenting shows since 1879. Our club predates the American Kennel Club (AKC), which was organized at a meeting of the then Philadelphia Kennel Club on September 17, 1884. We are 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 its broadcast on NBC at noon on Thanksgiving Day and an NBC prime time encore th
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presentation the following Saturday. The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® would never have been possible without the unwavering support of our partners at NBC, Carson International, our on-air talent and ambassadors John O’Hurley, David Frei and Mary Carillo, and our perennial title sponsor, Nestlé Purina® Petcare. Our NDS family also includes our host venue, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, and a large family of vendors and other partners and and my fellow Board Members, including: Dr. Samuel Peacock, Vice President, Stanley Broadbent, Secretary and Permanent Ring Steward, Milan Lin, Treasurer, Frank DePaulo, Show Chair, Harry Booker, AKC Delegate and Hospitality Chair, Dr. Duane Butherus, Chief Ring Steward, Steven Sansone, Vendor Chair, Michael Halstead, Marketing Chair, Peter Green, Judges Committee, Ron Scott, Judges Committee, David Frei, Publicity Chair, William Burland, David Helming, Greg Kane, Sam McDonald, Eric Tweer, Ann Viklund, and Alan Welch 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 over 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 and Show Chairman of the time honored Morris and Essex Dog Show.
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.
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