Dancing with the Dogs, an Animal Planet special, features dogs and their owners in a dancing competition. Based on canine musical freestyle, a real-life sport, these dog-and-owner dance teams will take a spin around the dance floor in an attempt to win the World Canine Freestyle Organization's International Competition. According to the Dog Channel, Cassandra Hartman and her 7-year-old Golden Retriever, Vera and Laurie Sullivan and her 8-year-old, Callaway are the favorites entering into the competition.Dog Channel: 'Dancing With Dogs Debuts (November 27, 2008)
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- "I've been dancing with my dogs for years. At last, it's so exciting to know that I'm not alone. There are others out there dancing with dogs, and it's time to go public!"—Alec Mapa, host of Dancing with the DogsDog Channel: 'Dancing With Dogs Debuts (November 27, 2008)
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Premiere
December 6, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET
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Network
Animal Planet
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Host
Alec Mapa, actor and comedian
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Executive producers
Mick Kaczorowski (Animal Planet) and Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Tom Campbell (World of Wonder)Market Watch: Canine Choreographers (November 11, 2008)
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Competition dances include rock 'n' roll, hip-hop, classical and countryMarket Watch: Canine Choreographers (November 11, 2008)
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The show follows 28 dance teams for months of preparation prior to the competition to the crowning of the winnerMarket Watch: Canine Choreographers (November 11, 2008)
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The World Canine Freestyle Organization was founded in 1999 by Patie VentreMarket Watch: Canine Choreographers (November 11, 2008)
