National Dog Show Arrives In Montgomery County

OAKS, PA — This weekend is your chance to meet more than 2,000 dogs at the National Dog Show in Montgomery County.

The 2,135 pups proudly participating marks a record for the event, which is hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. The well-groomed dogs include more than 191 American Kennel Club sanctioned dog breeds.

The show is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the country, according to organizers.

The event will be hosted by John O'Hurley, of "Seinfeld" fame, and dog analyst David Frei.

Here's what organizers have to say about the event:

"The National Dog Show competition is one of only three “benched” shows remaining in the United States. “Benched" format means that the show is open to the public and the dogs are on display all day long so that attendees of all ages can see and learn about the various breeds. Their displays are often decorated and themed according to their country of origin. The weekend also includes high-action feats from canine performance teams featured at various times throughout Saturday and Sunday."

The event runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center is located at 100 Station Avenue in Oaks.

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