Reality TV goes to the dogs

Yeah, yeah; the world doesn`t need yet another reality show, but as with every TV season (even the summer one) each of the big stations tries for that next big Survivor-esque hit. In CBS's American`s Greatest Dogs, professionally and home-trained dogs compete against each other for the title of (surprise, surprise) the Greatest American Dog in.

Casting calls went out for dogs and owners were open to any form of dog talent. Thus, show dogs, agility dogs, talking dogs, hunters, obedience dogs, and musical dogs were all invited to the calls. AKC breeds and mutts were all welcome. With such a wide casting call for the Greatest American Dog (the second working title), no telling what dog talents the first few shows have lined up!

The dogs and owners selected to appear on the Greatest American Dog will live together for the duration of the show (or until eliminated). They will compete against each other in a variety of training challenges, provided by the show, that will focus on the abilities of the trainer to ready the dog for each competition.

Tonight (hursday, July 10, 2008) the show will premiere at 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT. The winner will get $250,000 to blow on steak, bones, and squeaky toys!