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Photos: Claire Wins Again At National Dog Show + More Winners

The Scottish deerhound Claire, who claimed the National Dog Show crown for the second consecutive year, had plenty of adorable competition.

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The Scottish deerhound who took home the top honor at the 2021 National Dog Show, presented by Purina.
The Scottish deerhound who took home the top honor at the 2021 National Dog Show, presented by Purina. (Bill McCay/NBC)

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Scottish deerhound named Claire was crowned Best in Show at the 2021 National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day. This year marked the 20th season for the annual competition, which is sponsored by Purina and held at Kennel Club in Philadelphia.

In addition to taking home the top honor, Claire also made history as being the first dog to win the prestigious title two years in a row.

The 4-year-old Scottish deerhound's handler, Angela Lloyd, was all smiles as David Frei, co-host of the dog show, gushed about the pooch's record-breaking legacy. Claire beat out more than 1,500 other dogs representing more than 180 breeds.

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Here are some photos from the 2021 National Dog Show:

The 2021 National Dog Show Best In Show award went to a Scottish deerhound named Claire, who is pictured with handler Angela Lloyd. (Bill McCay/NBC)
Best In Show winner, a Scottish deerhound named Claire, makes her way across the show's iconic blue carpet. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A Lakeland terrier named MM took home the top honor in the Terrier Division. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A bulldog named Winter was crowned the Non-Sporting Group winner. (Bill McCay/NBC)
The Sporting Group Winner went to a German shorthaired pointer named Jade. (Bill McCay/NBC)
An affenpinscher named Chester was named the Toy Group winner. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A kuvasz named Mo'ne was named the Working Group winner. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A long-haired dachshund was one of the many breeds in the running. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A Biewer terrier gets primped ahead of the show. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A Yorkshire terrier poses for the camera. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A handler carries a toy poodle during the show. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A miniature poodle participates in the Incredible Dog Challenge as part of the show's festivities. (Bill McCay/NBC)
An Italian greyhound was one of the many breeds in the running. (Bill McCay/NBC)
Two adorable long-coat Chihuahuas get in on the action. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A Bernese mountain dog was one of the crowd pleasers. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A Portuguese water dog and its handler try to make an impression on the judges. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A handler presents her cocker spaniel to the judges. (Bill McCay/NBC)
David Frei and John O'Hurley, the hosts of the 2021 National Dog Show, are all set and ready to go. (Bill McCay/NBC)
A close-up shows Claire, a Scottish deerhound, who took home the top honor of Best In Show 2021. (Bill McCay/NBC)

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