Canine competition is 'ruff'
The July Fourth dog show, held at the city park Friday morning, was sponsored by the Peabody American Legion Auxiliary.
All entrants received ribbons and special pet treats. The Grand Champion was awarded a trophy, a $25 gift certificate (donated by Peabody Veterinary Clinic), pet picture frames, and special treats.
The Grand Champion award went to Winston, a St. Bernard, shown by Coyote Green of rural Burns.
Other categories and winners were:
Cutest
1st place, Lucky, shown by Mackenzie and Bryant Young
2nd place, Peanut, shown by Judy Starkey
Most Unique
1st place, Roxy, shown by Lauren Geis
2nd place, Courtney, shown by Michela Methvin
Smallest
1st place, Peanut, shown by Judy Starkey
2nd place, Roxy, shown by Lauren Geis
largest
1st place, Winston, shown by Coyote Green
2nd place, Magic, shown by Larry Starkey
most talented
1st place, Ty, shown by Ashley Weems (trained quail hunter)
2nd place, Pete, shown by Toby Green (a well-trained Husky)
3rd place, Sydney, shown by Mark Levering (performed several tricks including her famous "sneeze")
Best dressed
1st place, Roxy, shown by Lauren Geis
2nd place, Magic, shown by Larry Starkey
Look-a-like
1st place, Ginger, shown by Claude Fry
2nd place, Butchy, shown by Claude Fry
3rd place, Ty, shown by Ashley Weems
Most Obnoxious
1st place, Butchy, shown by Claude Fry
2nd place, Ginger, shown by Claude Fry
Least Obnoxious
1st place, Lucky, shown by Mackenzie and Bryant Young
2nd place, Pete, shown by Coyote Green
3rd place, Courtney, shown by Michela Methvin
judges favorite
Sydney, shown by Mark Levering