The Houston World Series of Dog Shows continues through Sunday at NRG Center, bringing together competitions, vendors and dogs of all shapes and sizes.
The five-day event features daily all-breed competitions culminating in the selection of a Best in Show winner.
A dog looks at the camera before being shown during the Houston World Series of Dog Shows, a five-day event featuring everything canine, at NRG Center in Houston, Friday, July 17, 2026. (Jacob Lujan/Houston Chronicle)
The schedule also includes more than 40 breed specialty shows and three group shows, with more than 150 breeds represented throughout the event.
Beyond the show ring, visitors can browse vendor booths, watch performance events and demonstrations, and meet a variety of breeds while learning about their temperaments, training and care.
Staff photographer Jacob Lujan captured scenes from the event, including the dogs, handlers and spectators taking part in one of Houston’s largest annual canine gatherings.
A groomer blow drys a dog before contest during the Houston World Series of Dog Shows, a five-day event featuring everything canine, at NRG Center in Houston, Friday, July 17, 2026. (Jacob Lujan/Houston Chronicle)
The show is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at NRG Center. Adult admission is $15. Seniors 55 and older, as well as active-duty and retired military members with valid identification, receive a $5 discount. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Staff photographer Jacob Lujan captures the competitions, demonstrations and canine personalities filling NRG Center.
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This article originally published at Photos capture Houston World Series of Dog Shows at NRG Center.