One of America's most prestigious and biggest dog events, the KCP Shows feature thousands of dogs in 150 breeds, on display all day on their benches. Competition begins daily with breed judging at 8:30 AM, group competition beginning at 1 PM, then Best in Show at 5 PM. Attendees will visit with dogs and breeders, watch America's top dogs in the Show rings, cheer agility and "doggie dancing" performances in the demo arena. Saturday hosts the TV production of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina® for broadcast Thanksgiving Day, while Sunday highlights kids' activities in the Family Fun Zone.

  Complete info is at www.philadogshow.com.
  Tickets at the door: $12 adults;  $6 kids under 12.
 
 
                      ALL EVENTS AT THE EXPO CENTER
 
  Friday:  FOR MEDIA ONLY
  1:00 PM - Great B-roll and interview opportunities with canine agility
  and obedience demo by top trainer Lourdes Edlin; GPDFA's all-breed dog
  show in progress; top dogs prepare for the weekend's big shows.
 
  Saturday:  OPEN TO PUBLIC
  8:30 AM - Breed Judging begins
  9:00 AM - hourly tours of the Dog Show begin
  9:30 AM - Family Fun Zone opens with Agility and Doggie Dancing demo
  events repeated at 11 and 2:30
  10:30 AM - Main arena opens in Hall C with agility and freestyle flying
  disc demos repeated at 12:15
  1:00 PM -- Group Judging begins
  5:00 PM - Best in Show Judging begins
 
  Sunday: OPEN TO PUBLIC
  8:30 AM - Breed Judging begins
  9:00 AM - hourly tours of the Dog Show begin
  9:30 AM - Family Fun Zone opens with Metrokids activities and Moon
  Bounce all day, and Agility and Doggie Dancing demo events at 10, 12
  and 2
  10:00 AM - U. Penn's Vet School canine health seminars begin, running
  through 1PM
  1:00 PM -- Group Judging begins
  5:00 PM - Best in Show Judging begins
 
  PHOTOS  FOR MEDIA DOWNLOAD HERE:
 
  http://www.philadogshow.com/media.html
 

Source: Kennel Club of Philadelphia