How to Watch the Last Big Dog Show of 2024 — Perfect Content for the Post-Holiday Stupor

Mar. 15, 2025

A dog competes in the agility competition of a dog show.Photo:TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty

TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty

For many, now — the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day — is when things like days of the week and reality seem like suggestions.Families are digesting, enjoying their time off,and constantly searching for something to watch together.

Read on to learn how to tune into the 24th Annual American Kennel Club (AKC) National Championship, airing on Dec. 29, which will likely keep a house full of holiday guests happy for a few hours.

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What is the American Kennel Club National Championship?

The 2024 show features over 5,600 dogs from 50 states and dozens of breeds competing for the Best in Show title and a $50,000 cash prize.

Where do you watch the American Kennel Club National Championship?

The AKC National Championship in Orlando will air on December 29 at 2 p.m. EST. The three-hour special will air on ABC.

Who hosts the AKC National Championship?

What sets theAKC National Championship apart from other dog shows?

With over 5,600 dogs competing for the Best in Show Title, the AKC National Championship is the largest dog show in North America. When counting the canines in the show’s agility, obedience, junior competitions, and other events, the AKC National Championship hosts over 9,400 dogs.

source: people.com