Since this is a dog blog, a couple times a month our boy Bo (woof!) thought it would be nice to get the news through a dogs eyes. Bo invites everyone to read a chapter from his upcoming book BAD TO THE BONE at Bo Knows. Okay Bo, take it from here
Some take their cues from the Westminster Dog Show while others take theirs from the Ugliest Dog Contest. One thing is clear, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Its fortunate my parents get their idea of canine beauty from the former, otherwise they would have passed right by me on the fateful day they adopted me. Not to be cocky or anything, but when I say Im handsome Im not sure Im doing myself justice. Remember, it aint cocky if you can back it up.
But some are less fortunate than me. In Des Moines they decided to throw a self-esteem bone to some bulldogs. You know, to try to make them feel special because they dont got a lot going on in life. Im not trying to be mean, but have you ever seen one up close?
Let me just say that if you havent had the privilege of taking a female bulldog out on a date, youre in for a treat. At dinner be prepared to watch the drool run down her face and on onto her plate. She wont even use a fork to eat her kibble. At the movies you wont be able to hear over her panting. Not lustful panting, but panting like she just ran a marathon.
Not only will you drop her off before curfew, but even before you smelled her, uhmm, ear.
Anyway, heres the info from the Des Moines contest from the AP.
DES MOINES, Iowa – For three years, Porterhouse was so close to the title he could drool on it. Now, the Beautiful Bulldog crown is his to slobber on for the rest of the year. After two runner-up finishes and one Mr. Congeniality title, Porterhouse finally nabbed top dog honors Monday when he was crowned the winner of Drake Universitys annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest in downtown Des Moines.
Porterhouse, a 4-year-old brown and white bulldog from Des Moines, beat out 49 other dogs from eight states to claim the title.
The judges werent looking for the prettiest mutt in the mix. No, they wanted to see drool, bloodshot eyes and bowed legs – and costumes dont hurt either. Owners slapped tutus, blonde wigs, goggles and all kinds of wacky hats on their precious pups.
Theyre not looking for pedigree, Dolph Pulliam, the master of ceremonies for the event, said of the judging. You use your own imagination.
Porterhouses owner, Erin Bell, said her dog is a sweet, friendly guy who always makes people laugh. She and her husband, Kevin Bell, had a feeling Monday morning that, after three years of coming so close, Porterhouse would finally break through this time.
Hes handsome – we think anyway, Bell said.
I agree Porterhouse is handsome, almost as handsome as a Filet Mignon. Woof!
