USA Network to Air Inaugural BEVERLY HILLS DOG SHOW, 4/16

An evening of glamour and Hollywood flair is sure to captivate audiences as the inaugural BEVERLY HILLS DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA premieres on USA Network on Sunday, April 16 at 8/7c. Showcasing some of the most premiere pups of the West Coast, the dog-friendly red carpet will bring together celebrities, fashion and a Best-in-Show unlike any other!

The broadcast will feature Olympic medalists Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski as correspondents on the show's red carpet. The competition, which is co-hosted by legendary dog show judge David Frei and actor John O'Hurley, will also include sports icon Mary Carillo reporting from the judging ring and Lisa Vanderpump ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills") presenting the Best in Show award.

For more information on the BEVERLY HILLS DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA, please visit: https://www.usanetwork.com/beverlyhillsdogshow/cast.

Beginning April 10 through April 23 for every original social post submitted on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #BHDogShow and tagging @Purina, Purina will donate $1.00 (up to $25,000) to Leader Dogs for the Blind, a global organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

About the BEVERLY HILLS DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA Over 1,000 dogs from more than 150 eligible breeds will compete in the BEVERLY HILLS DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA. Canine contestants will walk an awards show style red carpet after group judging. The carpet area will also feature select dogs performing incredible pool dives and agility tricks in front of spectators. The two-hour television presentation will include special features depicting canine life in Beverly Hills, as well as the traditional dog show judging of breeds and groups. The evening will culminate with the crowning of Best in Show - and will also feature the seven Best in Show finalists walking a fashion-show style runway while the judge decides the champion.

Created by NBC Sports Group in a multi-year agreement with the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills and Purina, the new program will be hosted from the Fairplex in Pomona, California.

In addition to the Easter night debut of the BEVERLY HILLS DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA, USA will present an encore on April 17 at 9 AM/8c, and NBC will air an encore on Sunday, April 23 at 1 PM/12c. NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will also feature the show in its annual "Thanksgiving Day Dog Show Marathon" on Thursday, November 23.

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