"Snoring" 😅 Same, Patti, same.

20 Days until the AKC National Championship on @abc 🏆

📺: 12|28 | 12PM ET

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An ode to dogs 🐶🐾

Former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins's latest work is a book of poems called "Dog Show." Featuring watercolor illustrations by Pamela Sztybel, the poems are inspired by Billy's lifelong love of dogs and the deep connection humans form with them.

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Our very first champion — EVER!

J.R. the Bichon Frise made history when he earned top spot at our inaugural AKC National Championship Dog Show in 2001! 25 years later, don't miss your chance to see who wins!

📺 ABC | 12/28 | 12PM ET

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Let the countdown BEGIN!

In 25 days, the 25th Annual AKC National Championship Dog Show presented by Royal Canin airs on ABC.🏆✨

📺: 12/28 | 12PM ET

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Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, the Belgian Sheepdog is a highly trainable herder whose versatility and intelligence is the stuff of canine legend.

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Congratulations to Macee Aumack and HotShot! 👏 This unstoppable duo was crowned champions of the Women's Far Out competition AND the Freestyle competition at the 2025 #AKCUpDogInvitational presented by GEICO!

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With a whopping total score of 242, Finn Proctor and Figment are your Men's Far Out champions at the 2025 #AKCUpDogInvitational presented by GEICO! 🏆

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Macee Aumack and HotShot soar to win the Women's Far Out competition at the 2025 #AKCUpDogInvitational presented by GEICO! 🥇

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You might think the German Pinscher is closely related to the Doberman Pinscher, but this breed is actually more closely related to the Standard Schnauzer.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hsBYdf

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That's right! We loved celebrating Snoopy's 75th Anniversary this year 💙

The German Shepherd Dog is a large, agile, muscular dog of noble character and high intelligence.

They are often utilized as police because of their courage and extreme loyalty.

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These catches are far out 😎

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Georgia and Moose freestyle it out! ✨⭐️

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We dare you to say this breed's name five times fast!

Outdoors, the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is a true sporting dog that's swift and energetic. At home, the breed is easy-going and friendly.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3JhBbzo

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