NEWPORT BEACH - Does Your Pooch Have What It Takes To Be Top Dog? Dress Fido up in his finest nautical attire and head to the 36th annual Newport Boat Show on Saturday, April 18, at 9:00am to compete for the title of Top Dog! For those less cooperative canines, non-costumed participants are also welcome to compete.

Judging Categories:
Top Dog (Best Overall)
Saltiest Dog (Best Nautical Attire)
Best “Two of a Kind” (Match your dog to win this category!)
Best Trick

Judges:
Michelle Zahn and April Baker – Dog Talent Agents from Le Paws Hollywood Pet Agency for Dogs
Mike Whitehead – Host and Executive Producer of Boathouse Radio and Boathouse TV
Rick Lee – Manager of PETCO in Costa Mesa

Prizes:
PETCO Gift Cards
PETCO Pet Products
Gift packs from Le Paws Dog Talent Agency

Donations to the PETCO Foundation will be accepted at the event, and donations up to $50 per donor will be matched by the Newport Boat Show.

PETCO Foundation – The PETCO Foundation helps animal welfare organizations find loving homes for orphaned pets, and also funds spay and neuter programs, animal assisted therapy and humane education.

Sponsored by:

CONTEST GUIDELINES:
1. All pet participants must be current on mandated vaccines
2. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet or be otherwise restrained
3. Clean up after your pets
4. No boarding facilities will be available at the show following the contest
5. Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the event

WAIVER:
I hereby release Duncan McIntosh Co., Inc. and its affiliates and all municipal agencies whose property and/or personnel are used, and other sponsoring or co-sponsoring company(ies), agency(ies) or individual(s) from responsibility for any injuries or damages I may suffer as a result of my participation in Top Dog. Duncan McIntosh Co., Inc. does not endorse any company or product. I will additionally permit the use of my name and pictures in broadcasts, telecasts, newspapers, brochures, etc.

For official rules, click HERE.