About this season
Greatest American Dog was an American reality television show on CBS. It debuted on July 10, 2008 and was hosted by Jarod Miller with judges Victoria Stilwell, Allan Reznik, and Wendy Diamond. The winner was given the title of "Greatest American Dog" and a prize of $250,000.
Episodes (10)
1. Here's To Man and Woman's Best Friend!
Aired 10 July 2008 • 60 min
Twelve teams of dogs and owners move into their new home, which is called the Canine Academy. They then compete against each other in their first Best in Show challenge, which was a talent show. Later, one team is sent home.
2. He's a Farter, Not a Fighter
Aired 17 July 2008 • 60 min
Dogs are challenged on their ability to obey. Star has to visit the vet and another dog is eliminated from the competition.
3. The Fast And The Furriest
Aired 24 July 2008 • 60 min
The contestants are challenged in their ability of team work and another dog and owner are sent home.
4. Top Dog Model
Aired 30 July 2008 • 60 min
The theme for this week is personality. The owners and dogs are challenged in a photo shoot and one more dog and owner goes home.
5. Dancing With The Dogs
Aired 6 August 2008 • 60 min
The theme for this week is coordination. The owners and dogs are challenged to dance with their owners and another team is sent home.
6. Salvador Doggy
Aired 13 August 2008 • 60 min
The theme this week is intelligence. The dogs are challenged to show their artistic expression. Meanwhile, tempers flare and another team is sent home.
7. The Big Dig
Aired 20 August 2008 • 60 min
The dogs are challenged to find their way through a maze while leading three puppies. Some dogs excel, while others fail. The judges get in a heated argument about training methods.
8. My Dog Can Fly
Aired 27 August 2008 • 60 min
This week's theme is courage and the dogs must confront an elephant and attempt to fly. Another team is sent home and it will decide the final four.
9. Dog Swap
Aired 3 September 2008 • 60 min
The dogs are challenged in their loyalty to their owners. Another team is sent home and the decision for the final three is revealed!
10. Greatest American Dog
Aired 10 September 2008 • 60 min
The final three are challenged in everything they have learned at the Canine Academy. Who will be the Greatest American Dog?