SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Catch the final day of the Hoosier Summer Classic AKC Dog Show at the St. Joseph 4-H fairgrounds for free on July 23 at 8 a.m.

Every winter, I look forward to watching the National Dog Show.

There's something about watching perfectly coifed, well-mannered pooches showing off their trained trots around a room while someone judges them. 

I find myself rooting for a category. Working group...no, toy. I'm indecisive. They're all so cute! 

Hosted by the Michiana Kennel Club, the Hoosier Summer Classic AKC Dog Show is four days of all breed dog shows, which are held in the Newton Family Building and Esther Singer Building of the St. Joseph 4-H fairgrounds.

New to this year's event is the CAT- Coursing Ability Test- runs, which the show's Cluster Chair, Cara Alderfer, hailed as a success. 

It's a timed one-hundred-yard dash in an indoor ring.

Dogs run one at time, at top speed chasing, a lure. Imagine that moment of pure bliss for them.

There's entertainment for humans and dogs alike. 

"We try to bring in new things every year," Alderfer said. 

It's more than just a show.

The Hoosier Summer Classic AKC Dog Show hosts veterinarians leading a chiropractic, acupuncture and health clinic, as well as nutritional vendors selling CBD oil for anxious pups. 

Dr. Chris Payton DVM, from Michiana Veterinary Hospital, arrived earlier in the week to administer vaccines. 

From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dr. Wendy Townsend from Purdue's Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences will host an eye clinic, giving CAER eye exams. 

With free parking and admission, don't wait until winter, catch local dogs at their best now.