Tails wagged and paws pranced as dogs of all shapes and sizes took center stage at the Dan Gottlieb Memorial Dog Show, held Sunday, Sept. 28, at Steve & Cookies by the Bay. The annual event drew a crowd of animal lovers eager to cheer on their four-legged friends in a variety of fun competitions.
The show featured categories including Best Looking, Best Dressed, Most Obedient and Most Talented, giving both large and small pups a chance to shine. Local pups strutted their stuff down the runway in costumes, performed tricks and showed off their best manners, much to the delight of spectators.
The top winners included Puff, named Prettiest Small Dog, and Charly, who took home the title of Prettiest Large Dog. Harper and Bear earned first-place honors in the Best Dressed categories, while Charlie claimed Most Obedient. Petey wowed the judges to win Most Talented.
Proceeds from the event benefitted the Humane Society of Ocean City and NJ Aid for Animals, supporting their ongoing work to rescue, care for and protect animals in need.
The dog show once again highlighted the joy pets bring to their families and the community.
Photos by Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics
