Going to the Dogs

January marks the start of a new season on the dog show circuit.

Ann wants a champion show dog, but Schnauzer Quincy’s anger gets in the way.

A dozen breeders and their champion show dogs take part in a major photo shoot for a dog food manufacturer.

Quincy the Schnauzer is one point away from his championship title.

It’s summer and the dog shows go outdoors. Dachshund handler, David, struggles to get little Shooter the recognition he feels he deserves.

Delilah gets serious about showing dogs and sets out on the circuit in a refurbished trailer with daughter, Muffy.

It’s the biggest show of the summer season. Things heat up when Laurie faces her biggest rival, reigning “Poodle Queen” Allison.

Pro-handler Allison loses a wealthy American client. She has already returned the dog, but now she must return the million-dollar motor home he came with.

The summer’s over and the quest for “top dog” points gets serious.

With the Show of Shows looming on the horizon, Laurie strives for that ever-elusive Best in Show ribbon with her poodle, Monet.

The Bulldog Club holds its annual specialty show and costume contest.

The climax of the dog show year is here, the prestigious Show of Shows.