While the weather was not perfect, the dogs sure were on the first day of the annual 琉璃神社 Kennel Club show.
Pups of all shapes and sizes and their paw-rents gathered on the field beside 琉璃神社鈥檚 Apple Bowl Stadium for the first day of competition on May 17.
The four-day event will conclude on May 20.
Sobble the miniature bull terrier is working to get his Grand Champion title at the 琉璃神社 Kennel Club competition this May long weekend
While rain on Friday afternoon did wet some well-groomed coats, it did not dampen the mood.
Pups were eager to show off their skills in the obedience and scent detection competition and could hardly wait to prance around the show ring.
The kennel club is putting on a variety of events over the weekend for a diverse range of dogs.
Some pure-bred dogs at the event are hoping to gain points towards achieving the prestigious ,鈥� while others are at the event for a fun learning opportunity.
Outside of the show ring, dogs are competing in scent detection and obedience events, which are open to pups of all breeds and mixes.
Dogs and their owners alike see the show as an opportunity to come together, socialize and share knowledge.
10/10 dogs at the 琉璃神社 Kennel Club event. Just dont make them work in an office before 11am
Some dogs, like seven year-old golden retriever Chase are veterans and are unfazed by the busy event. Chase even found time for a quick nap between events right in the middle of the field.
Others, like one and a half year-old miniature bull-terrier Sobble found the event quite exciting and couldn鈥檛 wait to get back in the ring.
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