Regional Interests

The Rose City Classic Dog Show Is Something To Bark About

Oregon Public Broadcasting | By Kaylee Domzalski

Published January 19, 2020 at 9:17 PM PST

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Portland hosted the annual Rose City Classic Dog Show, one of the biggest dog shows in the country, over the weekend. Over 180 breeds and nearly 3,000 very good dogs competed over five days in competitions ranging from breed judging, agility and obedience.

For the coveted Best in Show titles, dogs competed in categories like nonsporting, toy and herding. One dog who won first prize in its category was Lilith, a dalmatian, and her handler Meg Callea, who’s been working with the breed for the past 50 years.

“I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing,” Callea said in between kisses from Lilith. “But I think it’s a good thing.”

<p>Baylee Lewis grooms Tibetan mastiff Theodore in preparation for show. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — Baylee Lewis grooms Tibetan mastiff Theodore in preparation for show. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>Brooke, 9, and her plott hound Absithne, won fourth prize in the juniors competition. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — Brooke, 9, and her plott hound Absithne, won fourth prize in the juniors competition. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>A group of golden retrievers walk across the expo center after their turn at the show. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — A group of golden retrievers walk across the expo center after their turn at the show. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>A border collie is judged during its round of breed competition. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — A border collie is judged during its round of breed competition. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>When not competing, some dogs wait as a spectator. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — When not competing, some dogs wait as a spectator. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>Rhodesian ridgebacks wait in line for breed judging. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — Rhodesian ridgebacks wait in line for breed judging. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>Meg Callea celebrates a first place win in the nonsporting owner-handled category with her dog Lilith. Callea has been working with dalmatians for the past 50 years. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — Meg Callea celebrates a first place win in the nonsporting owner-handled category with her dog Lilith. Callea has been working with dalmatians for the past 50 years. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>A Jack Russell terrier waits patiently for a treat. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — A Jack Russell terrier waits patiently for a treat. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>Julio Parisi, a professional groomer and co-owner of a handful of miniature schnauzers, trims and brushes a dog in preparation for show. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — Julio Parisi, a professional groomer and co-owner of a handful of miniature schnauzers, trims and brushes a dog in preparation for show. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>Golden retrievers wait for their judging to begin. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — Golden retrievers wait for their judging to begin. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>A newfoundland waits patiently. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — A newfoundland waits patiently. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>A keeshond is given a treat while waiting for the breed judging to continue. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — A keeshond is given a treat while waiting for the breed judging to continue. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>A German schnauzer is brushed before going into the arena for competition. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — A German schnauzer is brushed before going into the arena for competition. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>A group of golden retrievers wait for their numbers to be called to enter into the judging arena. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — A group of golden retrievers wait for their numbers to be called to enter into the judging arena. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.

<p>A young handler and an old English sheepdog take their turn to run around the arena. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.</p> — A young handler and an old English sheepdog take their turn to run around the arena. The Rose City Classic Dog Show was held at the Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center Jan. 15-19, 2020.