CHIHUAHUA BEAUTY CONTEST, PET BLESSING & SMALL DOG FESTIVAL
THE HAUTE
DOG organization (pronounced "HOT") is a diverse and growing network of dog owners, lovers, educators, rescuers and supporters. Our common bond has resulted in a unique and lively community of folks who share some qualities of our favorite dogs: devotion, spirit and tenacity.
EDUCATE & INFLUENCE Through educational outreach and events, we hope to help inspire a better understanding and appreciation of dogs, dispel damaging myths, encourage responsible ownership practices, and offer practical adoption and rescue opportunities. Warm regards,
Justin Rudd!
Exec. Director
Community Action Team a 501c3 nonprofit & Haute Dogs
THE MAIN PURPOSE of the Community Action Team (CAT) is to promote social well-being among the general public. As a 501c3 nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors, contributions to CAT are tax deductible and are used to help produce quality events within our community that benefit children, animals and the environment.
Justin Rudd's nonprofit 501c3 C.A.T. IS AN UMBRELLAorganization that includes: 4Halloween Kids' Costume Contest
4July 4 Kids' Bike Parade
4Haute Dog Poetry Contest
4Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
4$1,000 National Elementary School Spelling Bee
4National Adult Spelling Bee
4Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest 4Haute Dogs on the Beach events
4Haute Dog Easter Parade
4Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
4Operation Easter Basket
4Operation Santa Paws
45k/10k Grunion Run
45k/10k Long Beach Turkey Trot
4monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanups
4Beds, Bikes, Bears & Blankets giveaway to those in need 4Clothing giveaways to the underserved 4Bulldog Beauty Contest 4Long Beach Losers - a 12-week weight-loss contest 42nd Street Walkers 4Long Beach Giving Project 4Chihuahua Beauty Contest & Small Dog Festival
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DEDICATION This Web site is dedicated to my English Bulldogs Rosie and Riley and to all dogs who continue to be brave and loving.
COST All events are free to spectate. The Small Dog Contests, Obama/McCain Look-Alike Contest and Interfaith Blessing of the Animals are free for all participants. The Chihuahua Beauty Contest entry fee is $10/advance or $20/day-of.
ENTRY FORM Only needed for Chihuahua Beauty Contest, ENTRY FORM
SPONSORS Justin Rudd!, Haute Dogs and Councilman Gary DeLong's office
SMALL DOG CONTESTS, 11-11:30 a.m. Sign-in at the Haute Dogs registration tent. No charge to enter. Contests for adult dogs under 20 lbs. might include: best tail,
smallest dog,
best marking,
best mix, best name, oldest, best dressed, etc.
VENDORS & RESCUES Contact: Justin@JustinRudd.com. Commercial spaces are $25. Adoption spaces are just $10. Small Dog Breeds to Get Royal Treatment Sat., Oct. 4
HUNDREDS OF SMALL DOGS,like Chihuahuas, Poodles, Pugs, Shih Tzus and Yorkies are expected to participate in HauteDog.org's HUGE Small Dog Festival on Sat., Oct. 4. First up for the day are contests and games for all Small Dogs (generally, those canines less than 20 lbs.) from 11 - 11:45 a.m. Contests might include smallest dog, longest tail, most unusual mix, best dressed, best eyes, master/canine lookalike, etc. There is no charge to be in the contests. Prizes include gift certificates to local pet stores and service providers.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Then, a huge, annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals will take place at noon with a special "Blessing of the Small Dogs." All sizes of dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, birds, fish, ponies, and other legal pets are welcome. Last year, more than 300 various pets were blessed by nine various faith leaders. This year, we will also have some exotic animals as our guests (see below). DETAILS
THIS IS THE SECOND LARGEST PET BLESSING IN THE U.S. HELD IN CONJUCTION WITH ST. FRANCIS DAY.
EXOTIC GUESTS Blessing to include a fox, 12-ft. python, alligator, sloth, 30-lb. porcupine and…
THE BLESSING AT NOON is free and open to any legal, well-behaved pets. There are always lots of dogs, cats, rats, snakes, fish, turtles, lizards, birds, fish, bunnies, etc. This year, organizers are working with a Wildlife Education team to bring some more unusual animals to get blessed by the various faith leaders. These animals will be brought out one at a time at the very beginning of the outdoor service:
4 Latin-American two-toed sloth (size of a medium dog)
4 North American porcupine (approx. 30 lbs.)
4 African Fennec Fox (size of a Chihuahua)
4 African Desert Tortoise
4 Burmese Python (12 ft. long)
4 young American alligator (4 ft. long)
4 Black-throated Monitor Lizard (4 ft. long)
4 Nine-banded Armadillo
Additionally, the Aquarium of the Pacific is bringing:
4California king snake
4blue-tongue skink
4Rainbow Lorikeet.
Do you have a Beverly Hills Chihuahua? A Long Beach Chihuahua? A Newport Beach Chihuahua? Or, some other city, county, neighborhood to represent? Get your dog's name & title on the list below.
The pet blessing at noon will be followed by the Chihuahua Beauty Contest at 1 p.m. All ages and types of Chihuahuas are welcome to enter. Mixes are welcome, too.
Real life beauty queens will select an overall male and female to reign supreme and win the BIG gift certificates to local pet shops.
The Chihuahuas will be evaluated on personality, charm, face, figure, and first impression. This is a contest where gender is no limitation.
Clothing is optional. We know that most Chihuahuas are so adorable that they shouldn't be covered up!
The quadrupeds will parade down a 100-ft. red carpet runway, flanked by hundreds of gawkers.
CHIHUAHUA BEAUTY CONTESTANTS, so far! 4Send in your entry form/fee today to secure your dog's place in the lineup!
- Spike, Mr. Long Beach
- Jackie Boy, Mr. Greater Long Beach
- Daisy Mae, Miss Orange County
- Peanut, Miss North Long Beach
- Daisy, Miss San Pedro
- Frankie, Mr. 90210
- Booker T., Mr. Orange County South
- Baele Kat, Miss Long Beach
- Cookie, Little Mr. Long Beach
- Radar, Miss Manhattan Beach
- Chico, Mr. Nebraska
- Vera Wang, Miss Corona
- Pepito, Little Mister Sierra Madre
- Peanut, Mr. Whittier
- Moses, Mr. Lakewood
- Emma, Miss Garden Grove
- Pumba, Miss Palm Desert
- Roxy, Little Miss Palm Desert
- Little Guy Chance, Mr. Chino
- Weenie, Mr. Bay Harbour
- Carmen, Little Miss Long Beach
- Desilu, Little Miss Greater Long Beach
- Simon, Mr. Orange County
- Lazarus, Mr. Pasadena
- Penny, Ms. Los Angeles
- Hercules Helen, Miss La Habra
- Kiki, Ms. Redondo Beach
- Delilah, Little Miss Redondo Beach
- Radar, Little Mr. La Habra
- Lucita, Ms. Belmont Heights (Long Beach)
- Nabia, Ms. Greater Long Beach
- Mr. Beans, Mr. Alamitos Beach (Long Beach)
- Diva, Miss Ventura County
- Santino, Mr. Los Angeles
- Bella Mia, Little Miss Belmont Heights
- Chicklet, Mrs. Sunland
- Martini, Ms. Shadow Hills
- Baylee, Miss LAX
- Diego, Mr. Laguna Niguel
- Lola, Ms. Laguna Niguel
- Coco, Miss Rancho Santa Margarita
- Casper, Mr. Rancho Santa Margarita
- Penny, Miss South O.C.
- Zoe, Miss Beach Cities
- CoCo, Miss Seal Beach
- your dog's name here
JUDGES
(real life beauty queens)
4Coreena Coleman, Miss Garden Grove 2009
4Katelyn Morgan, won America's Prom Queen on ABC Family television
4Victoria Zampino, Miss Seal Beach 2008
4Noelle Freeman, Miss City of Orange 2009
More than 600 dogs last year helped us to raise more than $10,000. More costumed dogs are expected this year!
All events are free to spectate.
PARADE ROUTE The 10-block sidewalk parade will step-off at 2:30 p.m. from Livingston Park heading south on Park Ave. to 2nd St. Then west on the sidewalks of Second St. to Roycroft Ave. and cross to the south side of 2nd St. to head east on the sidewalks of Second St. to Granada Ave., then back to Livingston Park by way of Park Ave.
THE HAUTE
COST
Clothing is optional
