Canines compete during community dog show

Sherry Leppert stand with Duffy, who was unofficially awarded the Best Silent Bark during Saturday's dog show in Carl Miller Park. The show raised $250 for the city animal shelter.

by Tim Bondy

Mountain Home News

Mountain Home went to the dogs quite literally on Saturday as the city parks and recreation department held its annual dog show in Carl Miller Park.

Ruth Wilson poses with her dog, Bo, after the Chinese Crested pooch won the Ugliest Dog title at this year's dog show. "Bo is two years old, and I think it's great that she won this category," Wilson said.

There were 24 dogs vying for blue ribbons in one of the 13 different categories this year.

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Lori Ackley puts Hazel through her paces during this year's obstacle course event.

The crowd favorite this year was the "Best Costume" category that included Maddie the Halloween trick or treat Beagle and Radar the western outlaw shepherd mix.