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Local team takes home National Dog Show prize

PHILADELPHIA — Who's a prize-winning good boy? Jack Daniels is.

For many animal lovers, Thanksgiving just isn't complete without taking in the National Dog Show. A local team took home one of the top prizes at the event.

A golden retriever from Ligonier whose full name is Jack Daniels won Best Sporting Dog.

He was a finalist for Best in Show and was up against six other dogs.

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According to our partners at TribLive.com, it's the second year in a row the dog has been up for a title. He won Best in Breed last year but this was the first time competing for Best in Show.

A bulldog named Thor took home that prize.

The show helps raise money for a variety of dog-related causes.

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