A Special Kind of Love at Justin Rudd’s Bulldog Beauty Contest Feb. 12, 2012
Photo: Justin Rudd (white t-shirt) has brought incredible joy and love to Long Beach ever since he landed on its shore in 1995. The 8th Annual Bulldog Beauty Contest on Feb. 12, 2012, is just one of his “loves”.
If you live in Long Beach, California, it’s pretty likely you’ll know the name Justin Rudd. He started a grassroots movement that culminated in the founding of Rosie’s Dog Beach, and formed a non-profit organization that puts on approx. 38 events per year, many of them promoting animal causes. A Haute Dog Howl’oween Parade, Blessing of the Pets and Bulldog Beauty Contest are favorites. In addition, Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, Family Fun Ride, National Adult Spelling Bee, 30 Minute Beach Cleanup, Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest, and many other events keep the Alabama native busy and the public entertained. People travel hundreds of miles and come from other states to participate in some of his events that have been featured on the Tonight show with Jay Leno, national network news and a variety of magazines and TV shows.
Justin Rudd is a special person who shares his contagious passion for having fun with his partner, Ralph, his bulldog pets, and thousands of people who come to celebrate the many events that this energetic guy has created or taken on, including the Long Beach Beauty Pageant for young women.
Bulldog Beauty Contest:
- When: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (approx.)
- Registration: Cost: $10-20 per dog per contest. Sign up at: bulldogbeauty.com
- Public seating: $5 (all front row seats)
- Location: Marine Stadium, 5225 E. Paoli Way, Long Beach, 90803.
- Schedule: English Bulldog Beauty Contest @ 10 a.m. Senior Dog Pageant @ 11:30 a.m. (all breeds/mixes, ages 10+) Cutest Dog Contest, 11:45 a.m. Ugly Dog Contest , 11:50 p.m. French Bulldog Pageant @ noon Pug Pageant @ 12:30 a.m. National Mutt Show @ 1 p.m. BEST IN SHOW, 1:30 p.m. (all dogs/breeds/mixes/sizes welcome) Chihuahua Beauty Contest @ 2 p.m. Small Dog Pageant @ 2:10 p.m. (generally 20 lbs. or less and/or shorter than 16 inches; not puppies) Large Dog Beauty Contest , 2:20 p.m. (generally 60+ lbs.) Pit Bull Pageant @ 2:30 p.m.
