Get ready to say awwwwwwwww...... that's so cute! If you don't have that reaction, well, something just might be wrong with you. My friend Justin Rudd's organization Haute Dogs had its annual beauty pageant for English bulldogs, French bulldogs, Pugs, and senior dogs (all breeds/mixes) with a Vendor & Pet Adoption Fair today in Long Beach, CA. I was lucky enough to be on the judging panel for the pug and french bulldog portions which is completely appropriate as I'm a freak for both breeds. My brother has one gracefully aging pug and my oldest sister has three and a house full of pug related bric-a-brac celebrating her mania. I suppose pug fondness is built into my DNA.
That's Justin with the winning pug. I think we the judges chose very well.
Those are my buddies Ralph and Amy (co-judge) helping the winner with its crown. I thought this photo was nice as the only full face you see is that of the pug. It's all about the winner!
That's the winner perched on it's throne in front of a throng of pug paparazzi. Or pugarazzi as I was calling them. Sappy I know. I know and I should slap myself for typing that but as I said, I'm a pug freak!
On to the frenchies......... If and when I do get a dog, it will definitely be a french bulldog.
Above is the frenchie winner.
Just take a good look at that winner's face.
I appreciate the poise, dignity, and serenity of the winner. Calm in a sea of commotion. It took everything in my power to not grab that frenchie and make a mad dash for my car. I so wish I had that beast here in my casa. One day, one day.
Here's an array of photos from the event......
A red carpet should always have heels and a gown.
More pugarazzi.
Pugs! Pugs! Pugs! Pugs!
More of Ralph and Amy and the winner. I think all three should have had crowns, but that's just me.
Ralph and the winner.
One more of the man who made this whole event happen. Thanks Justin for all that you do.
Hope you enjoyed the photos. I'm exhausted from smilling. Night night.
Thanks, I needed that...
Posted by: carole | February 16, 2009 at 07:11 AM
Thanks for posting the photos! We were so excited to win the pug contest! Thanks to you and the other judges for choosing LT! He was petted, talked to, and photographed for the rest of the day! We had a blast!
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie Olsen | February 16, 2009 at 11:52 AM
I had a beautiful black pug run in my house one night when I was unloading groceries. After walking around the neighborhood and calling the police dept, her owner and I finally found each other after 2 days. But I would have loved to kept her. Such a sweet dog. Love pugs!
Posted by: laurie | February 16, 2009 at 01:36 PM
I LOVE pugs and Frenchies! My parents had two named Pudgie and Georgie who passed while I was still a little kid, but I remember them fondly.
Frenchies are little cows with attitudes. if my pre-existing IG's wouldnt have an utter shit fit I'd get a blonde Frenchie in a hot minute!
<3
VanRo
Posted by: VanRo | February 17, 2009 at 01:19 PM