HBO Max Orders Dog Grooming Competition Series ‘Hot Dog”‘

Upcoming streamer HBO Max, which launches in June, has green lit “Hot Dog” (working title) from Jax Media and “Making It’s” Nicolle Yaron. The 12-episode, half-hour series features three dog groomers facing off in a full head-to-tail creative competition showcasing canine breeds of all kinds.

The logline: Inspired by the social platforms and coffee table book from celebrity dog grooming expert Jess Rona, each episode will include imaginative challenges and out of the box themes meant to spotlight the best looks for man’s best friend. Featuring comedic commentary from celebrity guests and a host, Rona will lead the judging panel with the Best in Show winner walking away with a cash prize and first place rosette.

The series will be executive produced by Jax Media’s Tony Hernandez, Brooke Posch and Séamus Murphy-Mitchell along with “Making It’s” Nicolle Yaron and Jess Rona. Abi McCarthy has been tapped as showrunner.