Is AKC National Championship Dog Show coming back?
AKC National Championship Dog Show (2016–present) on ABC
The answer: Between seasons — last episode December 14, 2025, no return date announced yet.
6seasons
9episodes
About AKC National Championship Dog Show
The AKC National Championship Dog Show is currently between seasons. The most recent episode aired on December 14, 2025, on ABC. There is no confirmed return date at this time.
The show is a yearly event that features competitions, seminars, and the crowning of a new National Champion, showcasing the best dogs from across the country. Since its debut in 2016, it has become a prominent occasion in the dog show community, held annually in December.
Each episode typically runs for about 200 minutes, providing a comprehensive look at the various competitions and activities during the event.
AKC National Championship Dog Show episode schedule
9 aired
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2025 | S2025·E2 | 2025 AKC National Championship Dog Show Part 2 |
| December 13, 2025 | S2025·E1 | 2025 AKC National Championship Dog Show Part 1 |
| December 15, 2024 | S2024·E2 | 2024 AKC National Championship Dog Show Part 2 |
| December 14, 2024 | S2024·E1 | 2024 AKC National Championship Dog Show Part 1 |
| December 31, 2023 | S2023·E2 | 2023 AKC National Championship Dog Show |
| January 1, 2023 | S2023·E1 | 2022 AKC National Championship Dog Show |
| January 2, 2022 | S2022·E1 | 2021 AKC National Championship Dog Show |
| January 23, 2017 | S2017·E1 | 2017 AKC National Championship Dog Show |
| February 21, 2016 | S2016·E1 | 2016 AKC National Championship Dog Show |
