All the Adorable Moments From the 2021 National Dog Show that They Didn't Show on TV

Photo: Stephen Donahue

01of 06

Where the Fur Flies

Stephen Donahue

Read on to get a glimpse at all the adorable action happeningoutside the Best in Show ring.

02of 06Groomed and GlamorousStephen DonahueGetting ready for the dog show ring is like preparing for your wedding; some canine contestants go through hours of primping to look their best for the judges, which means human hair dryers are often required.

02of 06

Groomed and Glamorous

Getting ready for the dog show ring is like preparing for your wedding; some canine contestants go through hours of primping to look their best for the judges, which means human hair dryers are often required.

03of 06Stay ChillStephen DonahueFor pups with fur that requires a little less maintenance, the backstage area is the perfect place to catch a quick power nap before strutting their stuff.

03of 06

Stay Chill

For pups with fur that requires a little less maintenance, the backstage area is the perfect place to catch a quick power nap before strutting their stuff.

04of 06TwinningStephen DonahueIt’s not unusual to see double at a dog show since canines have to compete for Best in Breed before moving on for a chance to win Best in Show.

04of 06

Twinning

It’s not unusual to see double at a dog show since canines have to compete for Best in Breed before moving on for a chance to win Best in Show.

05of 06Starting YoungStephen DonahueFor the first time, the National Dog Show hosted the National Dog Show Junior, a competition designed to inspire young, aspiring dog handlers, this year.

05of 06

Starting Young

For the first time, the National Dog Show hosted the National Dog Show Junior, a competition designed to inspire young, aspiring dog handlers, this year.

06of 06

More Furry Fun

source: people.com