Twenty dogs showcased their talents and natural charisma at the annual Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show, part of the 4th of July Oregon Trail Days celebration, in Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023.
Several dogs performed tricks such as catching balls, rolling over, dancing and shaking hands. At the end of the event, every dog that participated in the event went home with a prize.
Here’s the list of winners from the event:
Best all around: Nala
Best costume: Tilly
Best retrieve: Freckals
Silliest: Molly
Best play dead: Sadie
Owner/pet look alike: Caya and her owner Leah Eggebeen
Best shake: Razor
Best dance: Juanita
Smallest dog: Oreo
Best smile: Oakly
Best trick: Hazel
Best sit: Lucy
Best cow dog: Grunk
Longest dog: Dutton
Best bandana: Kit Kat
Cutest: Hope
Best roll over: Gresy
Most unique: Dana
Biggest dog: Barney
Biggest baby: Ruby
Nala wins “Best All Around” at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Nala showcases some tricks at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Oreo tries to hide himself from the bigger dogs Oakly (left) and Hazel (right) at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Leah Eggebeen and her dog Caya win “Owner/Pet Look Alike” award at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Dana wins the award for being at the most unique dog at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Tilly wins the “Best Costume” award at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Juanita wins award for “Best Dance” at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Juanita showcases her ballet skills at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Ruby plays around with a tennis ball at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Ruby wins award for being the “Biggest Baby” at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Hazel (left) and Oreo (right) have a fun playdate at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Hazel wins award for “Best Trick” at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Dutton wins award for longest dog at the show at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Lucy wins award for the “Best Sit” at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Barney wins award for biggest dog at the show at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Oakly wins the “Best Smile” award at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Sadie wins award for “Best Play Dead” at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)Judges and participants pose for a final picture at the Vale Veterinary Clinic Dog Show at Wadleigh Park on July 3, 2023. (SHREYA AGRAWAL/The Enterprise)
