Old East Village First Dog Show Ever! by Shelley Long On July 20th, Old East Village hosted its first community dog show as part of the Summer OEV Block Party. Ten dogs registered for the show and competed for prize packages containing treats from local businesses including Happy Girl Dog Treats and The Cat’s Bark. I was the judge for the show and I was surprised and delighted by the variety of dog breeds that were represented. Most of the dogs were ones I had previously met while taking photos for @dogsofOEV, but I also made a few new canine friends. We did have one dog who was VERY LOUD and another who had a case of stage fright at the last minute but I won’t shame them by mentioning their names (you both know who you are) but aside from that, everyone was well-behaved and excited to show off their best qualities and it was an entertaining event for spectators and participants.
Here’s a list of the winners and their categories: Ged: Smallest Dog Dexter (Brindle Bull Mastiff): Largest Dog Frankie (mix breed): Best Smile Rose (Norwegian Elkhound): Thickest fur Fionn (Golden Retriever): Happiest Dog Harvey (Aussie Shepherd/Border Collie): 1st Place for Best Tail Wag Agnes (mystery mutt): 2nd Place for Best Tail Wag Charlie (Airdale Terrier): 1st Place for Best Hair Mookie (Doodle): 2nd Place for Best Hair Earl: Best Paw Stand
Unfortunately, we were unable to locate pictures of Ged and Earl, but we wish them the best and congratulate them on their win!
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