Best National Dog Show 2017 Photos

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The National Dog Show presented by Purina is an annual affair that hosts the best of the best in every AKC-registered breed. Every Thanksgiving at 2pm EST, you can watch the best fluffballs, the best mop dogs, the best long-legged hounds compete for Best in Show.

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And while it's all serious business in the ring, the behind-the-scenes is a total animal house (pun intended). Among the barking rows of dogs getting primped and pampered, you can catch a butt sniff here or a kissing attack there. Here are a few of our absolute favorite moments from the 2017 National Dog Show presented by Purina.

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The Total Mop-Head

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If it weren't for that huge smile, we might actually mistake this big boy for a real-life mop.

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This Singer and His Background Dancers

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Can you tell which one of these triplets is the attention-hog? *Eye-roll.*

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Mr. Tough Guy Who Is Actually A Softie

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Even the toughest of pups gets a little nervous before their big moment in the ring. This guy was enjoying a moment of zen before his breed competition.

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The Dog Who Forgot to Put on A Coat This Morning

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What this Chinese Crested lacks in fur, he makes up for in major attitude.

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The Sweetie Who Could Care Less About Winning

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As long as he gets the maximum number of pats and cuddles throughout the day. So far, so good.

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This Little Guy Who Is Just Trying to Keep Up

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"Listen Mom, these legs are SHORT. Life is a marathon, not a sprint."

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The Dog Whose Hair We're All Jealous Of

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Honestly, what does she use? Shine serum? A Chi straightener? We need her secrets, ASAP.

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The Ultimate Puppy Eyes

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Listen to "Hungry Eyes" by Eric Carmen while looking at this photo, and you will suddenly find yourself handing over all your snacks.

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"RIdiculously Photogenic Guy," As A Dog

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Remember that marathon runner who became an instant meme for being really, really photogenic? This is actually him masquerading as a canine.

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It's Never A Bad Moment For A Selfie

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This dog knows the art of the selfie. A full camera roll later, and she may have found her perfect 'gram.

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The Big Friendly Giant

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When you've outgrown Dad's lap but you're in denial.

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And Finally, the Cutest Pair in Dog Show History

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A wee little girl with her wee little dog. We're squealing with delight.

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12 of the Best Photos from the 2017 National Dog Show

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The Total Mop-Head

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This Singer and His Background Dancers

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Mr. Tough Guy Who Is Actually A Softie

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The Dog Who Forgot to Put on A Coat This Morning

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The Sweetie Who Could Care Less About Winning

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This Little Guy Who Is Just Trying to Keep Up

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The Dog Whose Hair We're All Jealous Of

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The Ultimate Puppy Eyes

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"RIdiculously Photogenic Guy," As A Dog

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It's Never A Bad Moment For A Selfie

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The Big Friendly Giant

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And Finally, the Cutest Pair in Dog Show History

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12 of the Best Photos from the 2017 National Dog Show

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The Total Mop-Head

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This Singer and His Background Dancers

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Mr. Tough Guy Who Is Actually A Softie

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The Dog Who Forgot to Put on A Coat This Morning

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The Sweetie Who Could Care Less About Winning

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This Little Guy Who Is Just Trying to Keep Up

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The Dog Whose Hair We're All Jealous Of

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The Ultimate Puppy Eyes

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"RIdiculously Photogenic Guy," As A Dog

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It's Never A Bad Moment For A Selfie

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The Big Friendly Giant

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And Finally, the Cutest Pair in Dog Show History

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