The competition was fierce, as always, but these seven dogs had what it took to win each of their groups and go on to compete for Best in Show at the 2011 National Dog Show. Watch the competition when the show airs on Thanksgiving Day on NBC from noon until 2 p.m. to see who wins the big prize.
Which of These Dogs Will Win Best in Show?
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Hound Group
Joplin, Mo., native Chanel the Whippet took first place in the Hound Group.
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Herding Group
Winner of the Herding Group was Reckon, an Australian Shepherd from Kensington, N.H.
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Non-Sporting Group
This year's Non-Sporting Group winner was Ian, a Dalmatian from Laguna Beach, Calif.
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Sporting Group
Zelda, an English Springer Spaniel from Sherman, Conn., won the Sporting Group.
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Terrier Group
Eira, a Wire Fox Terrier from Rialto, Calif., won the Terrier Group.
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Toy Group
Joey, an Affenpinscher from Seekonk, Mass., won the Toy Group for the second straight year.
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Working Group
Tanner, a Bernese Mountain Dog from Hanover, Penn., took Working Group honors.
