Demonstrating emphatically that there's more to Thanksgiving TV than the parade and NFL games, the National Dog Show has become a fixture over its short but oh-so-sweet lifespan. Of the seven category winners, only one hound can be crowned the Best in Show.
Read on as we explain how to watch National Dog Show 2025 from anywhere with a VPN.
National Dog Show 2025 airs on Thursday, November 27.
► Time: 12 p.m. ET/CT/PT / 5 p.m. GMT / 4 a.m. AEDT (Fri.)
• U.S. — Peacock / NBC via Sling or Fubo
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Primped and preened to the canines, more than 2,000 dogs — plus Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey — spanning 201 breeds and varieties wagged their stuff at the Expo Center in Greater Philadelphia a fortnight ago, and now all of the key moments have been condensed into this delightful two-hour holiday special.
Essentially a catwalk for dogs, the National Dog Show was inspired by the cult classic 2000 movie "Best in Show", starring Eugene Levy, Jennifer Coolidge, Parker Posey, Catherine O'Hara, John Michael Higgins, Jane Lynch and Michael McKean.
That means it's now 25 years since the comedy was released, and hosts John O'Hurley, Mary Carillo and David Frei are on hand to guide us through a particularly meta edition of the event, one in which life imitates life imitating art. It promises to be every bit as barking mad as it sounds.
Here's how to watch National Dog Show live streams from anywhere. Scroll down for the full schedule.
How to watch National Dog Show 2025 live streams in the U.S.
National Dog Show airs on NBC from 12 p.m. ET/CT/PT to 2 p.m. ET/CT/PT on Thursday, November 27.
NBC is a local broadcast network that can accessed with one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package.
If you've already cut the cord and don't have cable, you can watch NBC on a live TV service, like Sling, Fubo, Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV.
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Alternatively, Peacock will let you live stream National Dog Show 2025 at 12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT.
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How to watch National Dog Show from anywhere
Away from home and blocked from watching the event?
You can still watch your usual National Dog Show 2025 live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software can make your devices appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Norton VPN is the one we recommend:
It's really easy to use a VPN to watch the National Dog Show.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, Norton VPN is our pick.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch your Peacock stream of the event, choose 'United States' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Peacock, sign in, and watch National Dog Show 2025 live.
Can I watch National Dog Show 2025 in the U.K., Australia or Canada?
The National Dog Show isn't shown outside the U.S..
If you're currently on holiday in the U.K., Australia or Canada from the U.S., one of the best VPN services will help tap into your home coverage of National Dog Show 2025. We recommend Norton VPN.
National Dog Show 2025 — Need to Know
When does National Dog Show 2025 air?
The 25th annual National Dog Show took place on November 15-16.
It airs on NBC at 12 p.m. across all U.S. timezones, and will be available to stream on Peacock from 12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT, either live or on catch-up.
Who is hosting National Dog Show 2025?
The National Dog Show hosts are Mary Carillo, David Frei and John O’Hurley, the voice of King Neptune on "SpongeBob SquarePants" and former "Family Feud" presenter.
What are the seven National Dog Show groups?
The marquee Best in Show award is contested by the winners of seven group competitions: toy (Pomeranians, Chihuahuas), terrier (Russell, Schnauzer terriers), hound (Scottish Deerhound, dachshunds), herding (English sheepdogs, Border collies), working (boxers, Great Danes), sporting (golden retrievers, pointers) and non-sporting (Dalmatians, French bulldogs and everything else).
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