Red Carpet, Big Wins & All the Buzz: Inside the 2026 Show Dog of the Year Awards | Pure Dog Talk
The red carpet was rolled out, the cameras were flashing, and the dog sport’s biggest stars were in the house, both two legged AND four legged!
Pure Dog Talk was on the ground at the 2026 Purina Pro Plan Show Dog of the Year Awards, and we brought our microphones, our best shoes, and ALL the excitement. From exclusive interviews with industry leaders to celebrating the incredible dogs and teams who defined the year, this was one of those nights that reminded us why we love this sport so much.
The energy? Electric. The conversations? Real. The wins? Well deserved.
We captured it all. The red carpet arrivals, the standout moments, the behind the scenes buzz. We packed it into one video so you can experience the magic for yourself.
A huge thank you to Purina Pro Plan and Dog News for making our coverage of this unforgettable event possible. Your support helps us keep bringing the dog sport community closer to the action!
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