Better than ever, the Great American Dog Show welcomes the best dogs in the world to its unparalleled conformation show, which will feature Group and Best in Show judging under the spotlights in Chicago’s historic Arie Crown Theater and a brand new, special event: The Chicago Challenge Cup.

Our celebration of dogs expo will host AKC’s Meet the Breeds, countless canine specific vendors, exhibitions in obedience, rally, agility, scent work, herding, dock diving, police work, service dogs, and more.

We welcome an expected 100,000 fans, friends and families to join us, as well as our vendors and exhibitors, in celebrating the purpose-bred dog and all the ways in which they enrich our lives and make our planet a better place.