Every year following the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC, the National Dog Show airs and the country's top dogs take to the ring to show off their stuff. Hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, the show marked its 15th anniversary in 2016, cementing itself as an official can't-miss Thanksgiving tradition.
This year the competition was stiff, but one long-legged hound took home the hardware. Gia the Greyhound and handler, owner, and breeder, Rindi Gaudet took home the esteemed award after winning the preliminary Greyhound round, the hound group, and then the final strut around the ring for Best in Show.
The Best in Show award is an honor for any dog as they have to beat out the 1,800 other dogs from the seven groups—sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding. Gia proved that she was best of the best as she nearly galloped around the blue carpet with her head held high and her chest puffed out—a signature stance for the Greyhound breed.
While Greyhounds used to be bred almost solely for racing, the breed has seen a resurgence of popularity as retired pups are living out their years on the couches of families around the country. The dogs are ridiculously fast, reaching up to 43 miles an hour in only a few short strides, rivaling some cars driving down busy roads. However, Gia would rather stick her long snout up in the air and prance her graceful gray body around a show ring than race for a prize.
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