The contests will again be held Sat., Feb. 11, 2012, under the shade trees at the 1932 Olympic rowing site -- Marine Stadium, 5225 E. Paoli Way, Long Beach, 90803. MAP

A FACE EVERYONE LOVES!
More than 400 Hairy-Legged Bulldog Beauties Expected. And, pageants for other breeds, mixes and sizes

8th Annual Bulldog Beauty Contest & Haute Dog Pageants Sat., Feb. 11, 2012 Marine Stadium, Long Beach MAP Front-row seats, $5 Vendors: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

THE BULLDOG BEAUTY CONTEST will be the main event at this year's Haute Dog Pageants produced by beauty pageant and bulldog enthusiast Justin Rudd. In addition to the Bulldog and French Bulldog contests, Rudd will include pageants for Pugs, Chihuahuas, Pit Bulls, Cute Dogs, Ugly Dogs, Senior Dogs (all breeds/mixes, ages 10 & older), Mutts, Small Dogs, and Large Dogs.  Contestants ranging in age from four months to 17 years are expected to again travel to Long Beach, from as far as northern California, Las Vegas, Montana, Oklahoma and Arizona, to compete for the coveted 2012 titles.

NOTE: Each contest’s winners are announced right after each contest -- within about 10 minutes of the finish of each. Dogs can enter multiple contests. Each add'l contest is just $10.

SCHEDULE
- English Bulldog Beauty Contest, 10 a.m.
- Senior Dog Pageant, 11:30 a.m. (all breeds/mixes, ages 10+)
- added Cutest Dog Contest, 11:45 a.m.
- added Ugly Dog Contest, 11:50 a.m.
- French Bulldog Pageant, noon
- Pug Pageant, 12:30 p.m.
- National Mutt Show, 1 p.m. (no pure breeds)
- NEW BEST IN SHOW, 1:30 p.m. (all dogs, breeds, mixes, sizes welcome)
- Chihuahua Beauty Contest, 2 p.m.
- added Small Dog Pageant, 2:10 p.m. (generally 20 lbs. or less and/or shorter than 16 inches; not puppies)
- NEW Large Dog Beauty Contest, 2:20 p.m. (generally 60+ lbs.)
- NEW Pit Bull Pageant, 2:30 p.m.

The quadrupeds will parade down a grassy runway that included a 100-ft. red carpet runway, flanked by hundreds of gawkers and a panel of real-life beauty queen judges.  Judging will be based on charm, first impression, face, figure and personality.

The Haute Dog Pageants are a fundraiser for Rudd's nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.) of which "Haute Dogs" and "Operation Santa Paws" are a part. Each dog in the contest donates a fee and several thousand dollars was raised from entry fees, $5 front-row seating rentals along the runway and vendors space rentals.  
Leave plenty of time for parking - more than 1,000 spectators are expected again this year.

ENTRY INFO
You can also register at the event. Save time by filling out the entry form here. Pre-registered dogs' names/titles appear on the contestant list below.

CONTESTANTS & VENDORS (CLICK)

RENT A FRONT-ROW SEAT
Approx. 500 front-row seats will be available for just $5/cash only. We suggest you arrive with $5 cash and be seated by 10 a.m. NOTE: Seats did sell out last year.

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ONTESTANTS & VENDORS (CLICK)
Pre-registered dogs and vendors are on this list. Sign-in at the orange-colored registration tent when you arrive on even day. Vendor setup may begin at 8:45 a.m. Entrants can start signing in at 9:15.

THE BULLDOG BEAUTY CONTEST & Haute Dog Pageants will take place Sat., Feb. 11, 2012, at 10 a.m. on the grass under the shade trees at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, just blocks from Belmont Shore. Dogs are coming from as far as Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Arizona.

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Great prizes to be announced..

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EACH YEAR IN FEB. in Long Beach, Calif., dogs and their lovers gather to celebrate faces that some say only a mother could love.  English bulldogs are the featured breed at this event that organizer Justin Rudd says is the largest gathering of bulldogs in the world.  In addition to the Bulldog Beauty Contest, other events in the day will feature French bulldogs, Pugs and senior dogs of all breeds/mixes.

Last year, more than 200 English bulldogs and approx. 100 French bulldogs from at least four states and Canada left the crowd drooling for more.  Again this year, each quadruped will strut down a 100-ft. red carpet outdoor runway flanked by hundreds of seats, rentable for $5, for gawkers that will snake around the grassy park.  This is a competition where gender is no limitation and good looks are no advantage.

Costumes are optional, and not recommended.
Organizers realize that most dogs are so adorable that they shouldn't be covered up! We don't recommend outfits, since these dogs can overheat easily.

JUDGING
Real-life, reigning beauty queen judges will evaluate this fifth annual contest.  As with traditional beauty contests, the dogs in this pageant will be adjudicated on personality, charm, face, figure, and first impression.

THEY ARE COMING FROM AFAR!
Again this year, some dogs will travel a far distance to compete in Long Beach. So far, dogs are coming from as far as Glendale, Arizona (371 miles); Sandy Valley, Nevada (270 miles); and from Dublin, Calif. (375 miles), Montana, Utah, and Oklahoma.

PRIZES AND CATEGORIES
In addition to a year of notoriety and fame and a bejeweled crown, the "most beautfiul" dogs in each of the pageants (English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Chihuahuas, Pit Bulls and Senior Dogs) will also receive prizes from various sponsors.

A top-10 will be announced in each of the breed categories and additional awards will be presented for the following English bulldogs: best booty; best smile; and best legs. Judges will evaluate every dog as they pass by on each of the categories above.

SPONSORS
The event is produced by Justin Rudd/Haute Dogs and benefits Rudd's nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT), which includes Haute Dogs and Operation Santa Paws, as well as beach cleanups, spelling bees, art contests, photography events and more.

JUDGING CRITERIA
The dogs will be evaluated on personality, charm, face, figure, and first impression. This is a contest where gender is no limitation and good looks is no advantage. Costumes are optional, and not encouraged. We know that most dogs are so adorable that they shouldn't be covered up!

ON-SITE VET
Dr. Jonnie Quantz, Long Beach Animal Emergency

2012 ENGLISH BULLDOG CATEGORIES & AWARDS
4best smile
4best legs
4best booty
4most beautiful.

HOSTS & HOSTESS
Belmont Shore resident Justin Rudd (a "real-life" pageant coach, judge and expert who has helped a few Miss Americas and Miss USAs to capture their titles (See PageantStar.com) and Mr. Belmont Shore, Riley -- Rudd's bulldog.

2011 JUDGES
4Little Miss Long Beach, Sydney Neumann
4Little Miss Southern California, Isabelle Richards
4Miss Teen Long Beach, Rykiah Parks;
4Miss Teen Southern California, Lauren Ryan
4Miss Long Beach, Monique Villa;
4Miss Southern California, Nicole Dona
4Mrs. Southern California, Shana Smith

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MODELS OF PERFECTION 2012 English Bulldog Contestants, so far Avalon, Miss Montana Buster, Mr. Glendale Abby, Little Miss Glendale Packer, Mr. Green Bay Chimichanga, Mr Lynwood Rocco Beefcake, Mr. West Covina Wesco - Mr. West Covina Elizabeth-Miss Newport Beach Pippa-Miss Fullerton Gracie-Little Miss Yorba Linda Biggie-LIttle Miss Santa Monica Harpo-Mr. Temecula Tucker-Mr. Dana Point Miss Raider Meatball Bueno-Senorita East Whittier Beastley-Mr. Whittier Chum-Mr. Riverside Capone-Mr. Buena Park Madame Bubbles-Madame Bubbles Victorville Sir Bear-Sir Bear Victorville Balo-Mr. Highland Park Gizmo-Mr. Long Beach Bama-Mr. Fiesta Island Torano's "Chubby"-Little Mr. So Cal Ella-Little Ms. Irvine Mack-Mr. Mack Jerzi-San Jose Diva Gus-Mr. San Clemente Gus-Mr. Culver City Mishka Williams-Little Miss Columbia Mr. T Rex-Mr. Naples Long Beach Tonka The Bulldozer-Mr California Precious Bully-Miss California Elvis-Mr. Burbank Rancho Rex Sigur-Mr. Long Beach Maggie Mae-Little Miss Huntington Beach Livingston-Mr. Fontana Max the Chanchito-Mr. North Hollywood Twinky-Little Miss Upland Feebie Ferrell-Miss Feebie of Long Beach Fatty-Little Miss Hollywood   2012 French Bulldog Contestant, so far Yuki, Miss Pacific Palisades Tiki, Darla, Pound Cake - Little Mr. Long Beach Emma - Miss Yorba Linda Deagen - Mr. Yorba Linda Stella-Little Miss Orange County Roman-Mr. Fullerton Charlie Najera-Mini Cooper Beaker Rex-Mr.San Bernardino Holly-Mrs. San Bernardino Tugg-Little Mr. San Diego Diesel-Mr. San Diego Betty-Miss Hesperia Kingston-Little Mr. Glendale Penny Ferrell-Little Miss Penny of Long Beach 2012 Pug Contestants, so far Pluie-Ms. Torrance Kona-Little Miss Upland Stella Mocha-Mrs. Octomom of Long beach 2012 Chihuahua Beauty Contestants, so far Jax R. Wylde-Mr. El Dorado LBC! Mimi- Cheeto- 2012 Pit Bull Pageant Contestants, so far Miley-Miss South Laguna Beach Suki-Ms. Signal Hill Pinky-Miss Pinky of Orange Jasmine-Miss Jasmine of Orange Caine-Miss Candy Cane of Tustin 2012 Senior Dog Contestants, so far Frankie, Ole Blue Eyes of Long Beach Patches, Her Majesty of Lakewood Suki-Ms. Signal Hill Skeela- Argo- 2012 National Mutt Show Contestants,so far Poppers-Mr. Los Angeles Guinness-Mr. Long Beach Rawkee Najera-Toffee Mutt Ollie-Mr. Lakewood 2012 Cute Dog Contestants, so far Mikey-Mr. Sunset Boulevard Brownie-Lil Miss Sunshine Penny Ferrell-Little Miss Penny of Long Beach Fatty-Little Miss Hollywood Feebie Ferrell-Miss Feebie of Long Beach Twinkie-Little Miss Upland 2012 Ugly Dog Contestants, so far Bentley-Mr. Octodad of Long Beach   2012 Best in Show Contestants, so far Mikey-Mr. Sunset Blvd Whitney Mack-Mr. Mack Fatty-Little Miss Hollywood   2012 Small Dog Contestants, so far Jax R Wylde-Mr. El Dorado LBC! Poppers-Mr. Los Angeles Princess-Little Princess of Carson Tiny Bubbles- 2012 Large Dog Contestants, so far To get on the Bulldog & DOG e-News e-mail lists, go here.

RIP "Rosie": (Oct. 7, 1997 - Jan. 24, 2010); Rosie the Bulldog | Long Beach, Calif.

2010 Winners
4English Bulldog
Winner: "Winston" - 2 yrs., Mr. Big Bear Lake
Best Smile: Kiko; Best Legs: Marino; Other finalists: Roscoe, Elvis, Ivan, Rasta, Julio, Deoji, Bosko, Buttercup, & Chunk
4French Bulldog
Winner: "Napolean" - 10 months, Little Mr. San Francisco.
Best Smile: Rocky; Best Legs: Gracie; Other finalists: Beans, Little Pig, Lucca, Deagen, Cookie Face, Dexter, & Gigi.
4Pug
Winner: "Thurston Howl" - 2 yrs., Mr. Wrigley (Long Beach) Best Smile: Rex; Best Legs: Olive; Other finalists: LT, Ethel, Miss Olive, Mushu Saurus Pancakes, Molly, Quigly, Nos, Toto, & Olive.
4Senior Dog
"Yoshi" - 11 yrs., toy poodle, Mr. Belmont Shore (Long Beach)

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