How to Use show dog in a Sentence
show dog
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The dog-show dogs are adorable, splendid, perfect … and often kind of hard to tell apart?
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Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Even non-show dogs benefit from this gradual approach to exercise.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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The little show dog took home a big win, earning Best in Show at North America's largest dog show.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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Videos shared by pet owners show dogs tiptoeing under Christmas trees, moving slowly, almost as if under a spell, which has pet owners concerned.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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The true object of Bull’s desire, however, is statuesque pedigree show dog Honey, voiced by Kathryn Hahn.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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Certain dogs — including show dogs or dogs that could face medical risks from a sterilization procedure — would be eligible for an exemption.
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Alyce McFadden,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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