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.

Hound Group

Hound Group

Joplin, Mo., native Chanel the Whippet took first place in the Hound Group.

Herding Group

Herding Group

Winner of the Herding Group was Reckon, an Australian Shepherd from Kensington, N.H.

Non-Sporting Group

Non-Sporting Group

This year's Non-Sporting Group winner was Ian, a Dalmatian from Laguna Beach, Calif.

Sporting Group

Sporting Group

Zelda, an English Springer Spaniel from Sherman, Conn., won the Sporting Group.

Terrier Group

Terrier Group

Eira, a Wire Fox Terrier from Rialto, Calif., won the Terrier Group.

Toy Group

Toy Group

Joey, an Affenpinscher from Seekonk, Mass., won the Toy Group for the second straight year.

Working Group

Working Group

Tanner, a Bernese Mountain Dog from Hanover, Penn., took Working Group honors.