Doggy Dundee

60 Small Dogs Entered Talent’s Dog Contest

G’day Mates! We announced the “Cutest Small Dog Contest” a couple posts back so just updating you and posting a few pictures. Many of the dogs that began congregating at 8:30 a.m. on Father’s Day at the Downtowne Coffeehouse in Talent, Oregon were once lost stray dogs. Others were pedigrees who’ve always lived in their “forever home.”

The crowd voted for the top prize of “Cutest,” while the judges (natch Doggy Dundee was one) voted for dog categories of “Best Strut”;  ”Dinkiest”; “Best Groomed”; “Spunkiest”, etc.  Contest photos posted below are by Jim Craven of/and published on 6/21/09 in The Mail Tribune newspaper.

This first pictured doggy won the grand prize of “Cutest” (maybe coz he looks like an Ewok from the Star Wars movies?) plus  “Best Groomed:”

Cutest Winner-2009

 I wish I’d video’d this weiner dog strutting across the stage in these cumbersome booties. Naturally, this weiner won for “Best Strut:”

Best Strut

 I can’t post all the photos, but I’ve got to recognize this dog for complete commitment to “not dropping the ball.” I think he won “Spunkiest.”

Determined Dog

 Here’s one of my personal ideas of “cute:”

My Cute Idea

 Net proceeds from this dog contest (of several hundred dollars) is going to the Southern Oregon Humane Society to help animal shelter pets. Good job Dan and Sarah of Talent’s Downtowne Coffeehouse.

Talent’s 2009 Cutest Small Dog Contest

Hey Mates! Doggy Dundee suggests that if you’ve got a  pip squeek doggy (or maybe you call ‘em petite), best get the pooch to the Downtown Coffee House in Talent, Oregon on Father’s Day, June 21. Registration is at 9 a.m. and judging begins at 10 a.m. 

Takes One to Know One

The registration fee and all proceeds benefit the Southern Oregon Humane Society – shelter dogs need you! Plus, you’ll have the pleasure of meeting yours truly, Doggy Dundee (well the human half of Doggy),  coz I’ll be there assisting with registration and judging (Chase and I talked it over, and she decided to stay at home coz she won’t fair too well standing in the heat with her thick black fur for two or three hours).

Read the Mail Tribune’s article for more info. No puppies — the dogs have to weigh less than 30 lbs. and be at least one year old.  Since this contest is slated for Father’s Day, dads who register dogs into the contest recieve a free 12 oz. coffee.

This is a great, fun way to help  the Humane Society and a shelter dog, plus a fun way for everyone who loves dogs to spend time cheering on their favorite. See ya there, mates!