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American Originals: Westminster Dog ShowAmerican Originals: Westminster Dog Show
SlideshowAmerica's Top Dog - The Ultimate Honor for Man's Best Friend - Thousands of champions compete for the crown jewel of canine competition... Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  CNBC's Trish Regan takes you inside the winners' circle and looks at the billion-dollar business of pampered pets.

INSIDE THE WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW

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Americans spend $43 billion on their pets, so it’s no surprise that the Westminster Dog Show has millions of viewers. It’s one of the most famous dog shows in the world…an annual meeting of the country’s canine champions. With a rich history of more than 130 years and thousands of dog participants, it’s a sport of the urban elite and the rural dog lover.

CNBC’s Trish Regan talks with trainers, owners, and judges as they discuss the money, time, and passion required to compete at the Westminster Dog Show.


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  • A Top Dog's Life 

    After winning Best in Show at last year's Westminster Dog Show, how has Uno, the lovable beagle, been spending his days? Trish Regan talks to USA Network's commentator for the show, David Frei about UNO's lifestyle.

  • Slideshow: America's Top Dogs

AMERICA'S TOP DOGS

Best in Show
Each year 2500 of the nation’s champion canines compete for the Westminster’s coveted "Best in Show" title. Just like Superbowl fans, dog-enthusiasts pack the stands or gather in front of TVs to root for the breed they love best.


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The Pampered Pooch
$100 for a trip to the groomer, up to $120 for a stylish outfit… this is the life of The Pampered Pooch. It’s part of a multi-billion dollar a year industry called the "pet economy." Despite the economic downturn business is booming.


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SHOW TIMES

Thursday, November 26th  7p ET

SHOW ANCHOR


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SLIDE SHOWS


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  • America's Top Dogs

      From the winners circle at the  Westminster Dog Show to the glamourous Hollywood film lots, America's Top Dogs have captured our hearts for generations.

  • Most Popular Dogs

      The American Kennel Club’s list of the most popular dogs in America.


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