- NEW BEST IN SHOW, Feb., 11, 1:30 p.m. (all dogs, breeds, mixes, sizes welcome)

Enter your dogs today! The Bulldog Beauty Contest and Haute Dog Pageants 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 | event details

SCHEDULE - free to spectate/$5 chair
- 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 p.m.
- French Bulldog Pageant, noon
- Pug Pageant, 12:30 a.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.




A FACE EVERYONE LOVES!
More than 500 Hairy-Legged Beauties Expected

8th Annual Bulldog Beauty Contest & Haute Dog Pageants Sat., Feb. 11, 2012 Marine Stadium, Long Beach MAP | event details Front-row seats, $5

THE BULLDOG BEAUTY CONTEST will again 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.  And, all dogs are welcome in the Best in Show constest. 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.

The quadrupeds will parade down a grassy runway that includes a 100-ft. red carpet runway, flanked by hundreds of gawkers and a panel of real-life beauty queen judges.  Judging is 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. details

Please attend the Haute Dogs' Yappy Hour and Valentine's card contest judging at noon on Sun., Feb. 12 at Long Beach Animal Care Services. Will You Enter the Valentine's Card Contest for Shelter Pets? HAUTE DOGS and Justin Rudd! are sponsoring the 3rd annual handmade Valentine's card contest for Long Beach-area students (K-12) to create loveable Valentine's cards for the 120+ dogs and 50+ cats housed at the Long Beach Animal Care Services shelter. Hundreds of cards were submitted last year. Click image to see more for photos. CARDS from adults are encouraged, too, but will not be judged in the contest.  Rudd says, "There are hundreds of dogs and cats in our city who are looking for love and affection while waiting for forever homes.  Let's show them our love this season.  We encourage classrooms, scout groups, church youth groups, and other organizations to create cards for the animals."  Cards should be received at Long Beach Animal Care Services, 7700 E. Spring St. (MAP) Long Beach, CA 90808, on or before noon on Sun., Feb. 12.  Students should place their name, grade level, teacher's name and school name on the very back of the card.  Cards will not be returned.  WIN A PIZZA PARTY! The student who crates the winning card will receive a pizza party for their friends, classroom or group (up to 30 people).  Judging will take into consideration the grade level of the student, and will be based on creativity, originality, and first impression.  The folded cards should not exceed 5x7, and should not include any particular animal’s name.  Volunteers will randomly assign a card to an animal’s kennel.  The goal is to get at least one card per animal that will be attached to each pet's kennel through the Valentine's Day week. YAPPY HOUR HOSTED BY WESTERLY SCHOOL. In addition to the regular shelter hours, the public is invited to come view the cards and their creators, spend time with the animals and "fall in love" during a special Yappy Hour from noon to 1 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 12, where punch and cookies will be served to human guests by students at Westerly School, soft love songs will be playing, the shelter animals will receive special Valentine's goodies, and awards will be announced for the best Valentine's cards.  Justin Rudd and Long Beach beauty queens will be hosting the event. The Yappy Hour will surely allow visitors to find a 4-legged sweetheart to love.  Regular hours are Wed. thru Fri. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat. thru Sun. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter is closed Mon. and Tues.  Direct any questions to Justin@JustinRudd.com.  Visit the shelter online at http://longbeach.gov/acs

Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach is VERY Popular Year-Round


ROSIE'S DOG BEACH in Long Beach permits off-leash beach access for dogs and their owners in a 3-acre area, daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The area, named after the English Bulldog that inspired its creation, is at 4800 E. Ocean Blvd., basically between Roycroft and Argonne avenues at the water in Belmont Shore, 90803. THE LAW: ONE DOG PER ADULT. CLICK HERE for a Rosie's Dog Beach map, driving directions, rules, photos and more details.

 

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Illegal Breeding in Long Beach

Susanne Delima is the Long Beach Breeding Enforcement Coordinator.  It is illegal to breed dogs in Long Beach without a Breeding Permit and illegal to sell or adopt animals without a Transfer Permit.  More information is available online about the permitting process and the consequences. BREEDING ENFORCEMENT DETAILS


2011 Bulldog Beauty Contest & Haute Dog Pageant Results
4Senior Dog: "Yoshi" - 11 yrs., toy poodle, Mr. Belmont Shore (Long Beach)
4Pug: "Thurston Howl" - 2 yrs., Mr. Wrigley (Long Beach)
4French Bulldog: "Napolean" - 10 months, Little Mr. San Francisco
4English Bulldog: "Winston" - 2 yrs., Mr. Big Bear Lake 

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Haute Dog Adoptions & Rescue Groups

ADOPTION IS a great option! CLICK HERE for a huge listing of shelters, rescues, and agencies Los Angeles, Orange County, Long Beach and all of Southern California where you can find beautiful, adoptable dogs of all breeds and mixes. MORE

12th Annual Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade HAUTE DOG HOWL'OWEEN PARADE is Sun., Oct. 28, 2012, 2:30 p.m., to include more than 400 costumed dogs and a few thousand dogless gawkers. Haute Dogs is expected to again donate thousands of dollars to animal welfare programs from money raised. There is no charge to spectate. DETAILS 4$10/dog, pd. by Oct. 9  4 $15/dog, pd. by Oct. 16  4 $20/dog day of event 4 $35/VIP dog (advance only) 4V.I.P. (Very Important Pooch!) you and your dog get to walk near the front of the parade 4 $10 each add'l dog, advance only NOTE: We will attempt to break the world record for the number of costumed dogs in a parade.

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