Sawyer’s friend (sort of) Mark attended the Tucson Dog Show Saturday and Sunday and snapped some photos.
The show is put on every November by the Tucson and Sierra Vista kennel clubs. This year more than 2,000 dogs from around the country were entered in the four days of shows.
The dogs compete in best of breed competitions in the morning and early afternoon, then each breed winner competes in the seven group competitions: hounds, non-sporting, working, terriers, sporting, toys and herding. The winners of each group then compete for Best in Show.
The show was held at the Pima County Fair Grounds Nov. 13-16.
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Mildred Gleeson gets a wary sniff from Cinder, an 11-month-old Dogue de Bordeaux.
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Karen Smith, of Apache Junction, gives Faith (Crest-Vue 4Ever Faithful), a 1-year-old Chinese Crested, a final shave before her appearance in the show ring Sunday while Karen's husband, Patrick, checks messages on his Blackberry.
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A Yorkshire Terrier waits to be judged Saturday during the Toy Best in Group comeptition Saturday.
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Judge Sharon Newcomb walks the line of Toy breeds Saturday during the Toy Best in Group competition.
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Ch. Afterglow Ebeneezer, a 4-year-old petit bassett griffon vendeen, struts his stuff in the show ring Sunday.
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Ch. Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight, a smooth Chihuahua who won the Toy competition Saturday, has her handler's and the Best in Show judge's hands all over Saturday evening.
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Handler Curtis Smith talks with other handlers during the Toy Group judging Saturday. He's showing Indy (Ch. Horizon N Janesa Indian Sundown), a 5 year-old Pomeranian.
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Maureen Mybeck puts last-minute touches Wyatt (Ch. After Hours Shoot 'Em Up), on her 4-year-old English Cocker Spaniel during Sporting Dogs Best in Group judging Saturday.
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Judge Dana P. Cline checks the bite of Christopher Clancy (Ch. Wychways Dawggone Terrific), a 4-year-old Bloodhound who is being shown by Susie Olivera during the Hounds Best in Group judging Saturday.
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A standard poodle gets his hair done for Sunday's show.
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A Neopolitan Mastiff competes in the Working Dogs Best in Group competition Saturday.
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Sir McDuff of Jubal, a 6-year-old West Highland Terrier from Seguin, Texas, is washed by Alfonso Escobedo in preparation for his appearance in the show ring Sunday.
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Linda More judges the Best in Show Saturday. Behind her, handler Eddie Boyes trots along with Ch. Slyfox Sneaks A Peek, a 1-year-old Smooth Fox Terrier who won Best in Show Friday and Saturday.
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Also: Check out Rynski’s Behind the Scenes at the Dog Show VIDEO by clicking here.
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