A charming, sweet-tempered 2 ½-year-old red-and-white male Bulldog named “Thor” moved like a dream across the show ring floor to win the 18th annual "National Dog Show
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Awards & Recognition
Do your dogs have what it takes to be the best of the best? Want to cheer on some of the top dogs in the nation (or scope out the competition)? Get to know exceptional Purina-fueled champions across conformation, sporting, and agility. And, see what it takes to claim their hard-won and prestigious titles.
Articles
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![Bulldog Named ‘Thor’ Wins Best in Show at 2019 National Dog Show]()
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Socialization is fundamental to preparing show dogs for the ring. It should start early. In fact, the sooner, the better. -
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It’s 6 a.m. on a Saturday. A slight breeze carries the hum of generators, while the aroma of bacon frying in a motor home rises into the air.
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![Wire Fox Terrier 'King' Rules the Westminster Ring]()
When a passionate terrier lover named Victor Malzoni Jr. was looking for a nice Wire Fox Terrier bitch in 2010, he asked another passionate terrier lover, pro handler Gabriel Rangel, to help him find one.
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![Black Russian Terrier ‘Oli’ Is No. 1 in All Systems]()
A record-setting 4-year-old Black Russian Terrier named “Oli” stirs excitement at shows with his confidence, beautiful movement and sound temperament.
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![English Springer Spaniel 'Jace' Takes Top Spot in Sporting Group]()
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![Natural Star, 'Ringo,' Is No. 1 Wirehaired Dachshund]()
A small dog with a big-dog temperament, “Ringo,” a 3-year-old male Wirehaired Dachshund, has a natural rock-star attitude when it comes to dog shows.
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![Dazzle,’ a Welsh Terrier, Is the No. 1 Terrier]()
With a fiery expression and head-turning style, a 3-year-old male Welsh Terrier named “Dazzle” has sparkled his way to the top of the breed rankings and earned a spot as the No. 1 Terrier in all systems.
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro Diego Garcia, a professional dog handler, and find out why he chooses Purina Pro Plan for his Boxers. -
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro Eddie Dzuik, professional dog breeder, owner and handler, and find out why he chooses Purina Pro Plan for his champion Beagles. -
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro Michelle Hess, dog kennel manager, breeder and handler, and learn why she feeds her dogs Purina Pro Plan dog food. -
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro Bill McFadden, dog handler of two Westminster Best in Show winners, and find out why he chooses Purina Pro Plan for his champions.
