Swank Pets Dog Blog

Every year for the last 12 years, the Del Mar Kiwanis club has been putting on the Ugly Dog Contest.  This year, the event will take place on March 9th, 2008 from 11 AM – 3 PM.  As always, the event will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego.  Here is the actual address:

Del Mar Fairgrounds

2260 Jimmy Durante

Del Mar, CA 92014 

Admission: $8.00 Adults

                    $ 2.00 Child 12 and under 

The event will feature many other categories, although the event was made famous by the “Ugliest Dog” contest.  The event will feature 13 other categories which include:

• Best St. Patty’s Day Costume
• Adults Cutest Dog
• Child’s Cutest Dog (child 16 and under)
• Most Unusual Markings
• Cutest Puppy
• Dog Who Looks Like its Owner
• Best Trick
• Best Dog Costume (Adult)
• Best Dog Costume (Chile 16 and under)
• Best Mutt
• Most Beautiful (Female)
• Most Handsome (Male)
• Adopt Me Please!

As you can see, there are many opportunities for your dog participate in the contests.  A prize is given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.  Entry fee for each category will  be $6.00, or $20.00 for entering 4 categories.  Make sure you register for the ugly dog contest online. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Rancho Coastal Human Society’s Animal Safe House program, and the Helen Woodward Therapeutic Riding Program.  Both are excellent non-profit organizations that help pets and humans alike.

The event is definitely a great, fun family event.  There will be lots of booths with food, doggy goodies, and other retailers.  Last year, the weather was absolutely perfect and the event was a blast.  Munchkin actually walked away with 1st Place for “Cutest Dog” category.  We were so proud of her.  Unfortunately, Muffin didn’t place in any of the events, but we still love her!  Below is a picture of Munchkin with her “Cutest Dog” trophy.

So this year, be sure to make out to the 13th Annual Ugly Dog Contest. The event will take place rain or shine, so be sure to make it out with the entire family.