Just Giving You My Two Puggy Pennies Worth (Or Cents)

And the Winner is...

How excited was I when I was asked to join Team Pug Nation of LA at the 2020 Hallmark American Rescue Dog Show!!  

We were to compete for a place in the ‘Best Wrinkles’ category, and I knew a fun day was ahead with an important message…’the most loving dog breed of the world, is called RESCUED’. 


When we were actually in the show, my 24 pug mates and I would be wearing the same black outfit, but it didn’t mean I couldn’t roll up with a little sparkle!


Upon arrival in my shimmer and pearl set, we were shown to our dressing rooms where I got to hang with my pals whilst our hoomans went off to look decent with the help of the TV hair and make up crew...us pugs can generally rely on our natural beauty...but I did opt for a brush up and scrub the day before.

Once the hoomans looked good, we changed into our black harnesses and off we trotted in convoy into the studio.  The Great Danes were still in the arena showing off their sofa lounging skills competing in the ‘Best Couch Potato’ category. They were doing a good job, but I think us pugs could teach them a thing or two.  We are often an energetic and spritely bunch, but some of us like nothing more than to loaf about...especially my friend Gracie.

We were mingling backstage, chatting and getting tickles from the Presenters and Production Crew, and then we were lined up on the red carpet.  After the paparazzi had got their fill, and we’d enjoyed a little refreshment, we were ready to show the judges exactly what we are made of!  A good friend, Bossman was first, and he wowed the audience with his little wheelchair trot.  He’s doing amazing - he only got his wheels from the High Rollers Club a few months ago and now there is no stopping him.


One by one, we trotted out in true Crufts style, and then we each had a little ‘lookover’ by the judge...some of us gave her a little more attention than she may have expected….sorry...can’t curb my enthusiasm!
After what seemed like a whole day (surely those treats in the hospitality suite were missing us), 8 of us were selected to stand out for a 2nd lap. My name was called as well as some of my besties, inc Gracie, Marty, Bossman and three pugs who are awaiting homes in the Pug Nation Station, so we were all pleased for them too - what a result!!

We were all waiting in anticipation...the audience kept laughing so we must have been doing some funny things, and I was trying to sit very upright, head held high, but the studio lights and the very luxurious carpet made me feel a little sleepy so I had a little power nap until the winner of our category was announced.

I took a sneak peak at Gwenn and my pal Chowder.  Gwenn is the CEO at Pug Nation LA and I thought how proud she must feel looking at us all here, knowing all our backgrounds and the situations we all came from; and in turn I was extremely proud of Gwenn and her team for helping us all find our forever happy homes.  I always have special kisses for Gwenn - she is my fairy pugmother. 

Just as I was reflecting on my journey, the winner was announced…YIPPEE it was my pal Marty!!...He is quite majestic! We couldn’t wait to congratulate him and we all crowded round to look at his big green rosette.  Off to the semi-finals was our Marty!


With such excitement, we all ran around the arena.  Some of us went a bit crazy and Ernie and I decided we’d run out of the arena and into the audience...you’ve gotta meet your fans after all. I loved every minute of that!  The audience kept applauding so I kept running.  No one could stop me - they were laughing too much. The hooman wasn’t sure if my antics were funny or naughty!!


Eventually I gave in and came back and we walked proudly backstage to our dressing rooms to de-robe and hit the treat bar.  After a few rounds and a group photo and hug, we said goodbye.  We had to make room for the Beagles who were up next and I for one was ready to nap and dream of pug domination.
Thank you Pug Nation for rescuing me. Thank you Hallmark Channel for highlighting rescue dogs and rescue organizations; and creating a platform for us to shine and promote the ‘Adopt, Don’t Shop’ message.

What a fun day!

Watch our antics on the Hallmark Channel on 16th & 17th February 2020.

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