Beautiful Bulldog Competition 4/20/09
2009-04-20
18 pictures
Bonnie's blond locks helped her win the award for best costume.
One of the contestants checks out the competition from a comfortable chair.
Lucy enjoys dressing up to cheer her favorite bulldog team.
Jasmine traveled from Fort Wayne, Ind., for the competition.
The judges confer about the finalists.
The finalists line up before the winner is announced.
Dolph Pulliam chats with Cindy DuBois about Buddy, last year's winner.
Photographers line the runway for close-up shots of the contestants.
2008 Relays Mascot Buddy with his owners -- George and Cindy DuBois of Ankeny.
A contestant strides past the judges with pride.
The finalists wait for the awards to be announced.
Suspense builds as the contest comes down to Porterhouse and Maxxis.
Kevin Bell reacts to the news that Porterhouse has won by lifting him in front of the crowd.
Mayor Frank Cownie presents Porterhouse with a key to Des Moines.
Drake's Blake Campbell congratulates Porterhouse.
Porterhouse nuzzles Athletic Director Sandy Hatfield Clubb.
Porterhouse gives a kiss to Kevin Bell.
Porterhouse basks in the limelight.
Last Modified: 10/03/2009 12:04:04 by content editor