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The National Dog Show Broadcast is held annually on the fourth Thursday in November, on Thanksgiving Day and takes place on November 27. More than 200 breeds of dogs compete in the show every year — just about half of the total breeds of dogs in the world. It is a packed two-hour show of the actual event, which is a benched show. This allows breeders and spectators to chat to the owners and see the dogs up close. The dogs are judged on how closely they meet the criteria for their breed — appearance, structure, movement, and temperament.