by Noella Noelophile®
How would you define “beauty”?
Ocean sunrises? The heart of a rose? A friend’s smile?
There are innumerable definitions.
And you’ll get a chance to see quite a few of them, this Sunday, March 20th in Long Beach–in a “doggone” fun way.
That’s because the National Bulldog Beauty Contest is back!
On Sunday morning, starting at 9, community activist (and bulldog enthusiast) Justin Rudd’s nonprofit Haute Dogs will host the contest at a new location. Festivities take place at the Granada Boat Launch, near Rosie’s Dog Beach.
In all, there will be twelve competitions, starting with the English bulldog Beauty Contest at 9. That will be followed by contests including “Best Senior Dog”, “National Mutt Show”, and “Best Adopted/Rescued Dog”.
There’s also a new contest this year: “Best Siblings”, for dogs from the same household, or the same litter, ages 4 months and up.
I’ve been to this one in the past, and it’s a hoot (or, maybe a woof!).
It’s also a great reminder that love, and beauty, come in all shapes, sizes and varieties.
If you’re out and about, admission is free. And if you’d like to register your favorite canine in advance, here’s the link for registration. A donation of $10 per dog entered is requested, and if you’re in a position to donate to Community Action Team, the nonprofit through which Justin and company present 60+ community events in Long Beach throughout the year, you might like to consider doing so.