It really feels like this year just flew by, as it’s almost time to get out the turkey for Thanksgiving. While what’s on your plate might be the most exciting part of the holiday, it’s also time for the annual National Dog Show presented by Purina.

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The National Dog Show is a Thanksgiving event like no other, as some of the cutest stars of the day take center stage on Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia.

Presented by Purina, the annual National Dog Show is a two-hour family entertainment special that's the most viewed dog show in America. Viewers can tune in to NBC at noon on Thanksgiving Day, right after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The event airs on NBC and will be streamed on Peacock.

Get ready for the National Dog Show 2025 this Thanksgiving. The beloved canine competition returns on Thursday, November 27. Tune in on NBC or stream on Peacock from noon to 2 p.m. ET/PT. Families can enjoy hundreds of perfectly groomed pups after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

"The National Dog Show, presented by Purina" airs Thursday, Nov. 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET on WTHR Channel 13.