English Bulldog Niner, of Carson, eagerly awaits the start of the 17th annual Bulldog Contest organized by Justin Rudd at the Granada Boat Launch Sunday, March 20, 2022. Photo by Stephen Carr.
Spring began in Long Beach with the return, after a year’s COVID-19-induced hiatus, of Justin Rudd’s Haute Dogs Bulldog Beauty Contest. And the beauties of all breeds came out in packs on a beautiful, sunny Sunday to strut their stuff at Rosie’s Dog Beach.
Although open to all types of dogs, bulldogs were out in full force for the event. Have a look at some of this year’s lovely contestants.
Sean Krondak of Irvine celebrates after his 5 1/2 year-old English Bulldog Hercules won first place at the 17th annual Bulldog Contest, at the Granada Boat Launch near Rosie’s Dog Beach Sunday, March 20, 2022. This year’s Haute Dog Contests produced by Justin Rudd, in addition to the Bulldog contest, included contests for Senior Dogs (all breeds/mixes, ages 7 & older), Best in Show (all dogs, breeds, mixes), the National Mutt Show, Small Dogs, and Large Dogs, and other contests. Photo by Stephen Carr.Sean Krondak of Irvine with his 5 1/2 year-old English Bulldog Hercules after he won first place at the 17th annual Bulldog Contest, at the Granada Boat Launch Sunday, March 20, 2022. Photo by Stephen Carr.English Bulldog Hercules, from Temecula, during the 17th annual Bulldog Contest. Photo by Stephen Carr.Contestants during the 17th annual Bulldog Contest, held at the Granada Boat Launch Sunday, March 20, 2022. Photo by Stephen Carr.Bruno, a 4 month-old English Bulldog has his eyes on his owner Mia Urey, 9, of Long Beach as they register for the 17th annual Bulldog Contest. Photo by Stephen Carr.Contestants during the 17th annual Bulldog Contest, held at the Granada Boat Launch Sunday, March 20, 2022. Photo by Stephen Carr.English Bulldog Thor of Summerlin and his owner Tom Bacoulis during the 17th annual Bulldog Contest. Photo by Stephen Carr.Contestants walking along the boat launch with their owners during the 17th annual Bulldog Contest on Sunday. Photo by Stephen Carr.Contest hopefuls during the 17th annual Bulldog Contest, held at the Granada Boat Launch Sunday, March 20, 2022. Photo by Stephen CarrA pair of beauties during the 17th annual Bulldog Contest, held at the Granada Boat Launch Sunday, March 20, 2022. Photo by Stephen Carr.Contestants line up on the red carpet for judging at the 17th annual Bulldog Contest. Photo by Stephen Carr.English Bulldog Niner, of Carson, eagerly awaits the start of the 17th annual Bulldog Contest, held at the Granada Boat Launch Sunday, March 20, 2022.. Photo by Stephen Carr.
