The Niles Dog Show!

Once a year, Niles goes to the dogs!

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Benefiting

Furry Friends Rescue and Niles Main Street Association

A fun show for all the family, there are competition classes for every dog, featuring Best Costume, Best Dog/Person Look-Alike, Most Unusual Mix, Prettiest Female, Most Handsome Male, and a grand finale Best in Show class.

Enjoy the doggie water park, professional canine demonstrations, informative booths, and food vendors for human companions!

The 25th Niles Dog Show was a HUGE SUCCESS!

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The 25th Niles Dog Show was a HUGE SUCCESS! 🐕

A message from

Gwen Dossey
Chairperson - 25th Annual Niles Dog Show

I’d like to congratulate the winners of the 25th Niles Dog Show!

BEST IN SHOW: Echo Kappenman

Here are the top 5 from each contest:

  • Best costume:

    1. Pixel Greaney

    2. Breeze

    3. Turner

    4. Colt

    5. Subi

  • Best dog/person look-alike:

    1. Subi Castillo

    2. Milo

    3. Tallulah

    4. Finley

    5. Principe

  • Most unusual mix:

    1. Lucy Munoz

    2. Pluto

    3. Puff

    4. Toro

    5. Lucky Boy

  • Prettiest female, under 45lbs:

    1. Prudence, Vinson

    2. Kosette

    3. Panda

    4. Tallulah

    5. Yuzu

  • Prettiest female, over 45lbs:

    1. Echo Kappenman

    2. Theodora

    3. Elaine

    4. Sadie

    5. Chloe

  • Handsomest male under 45lbs:

    1. Maverick Hernandez

    2. Toro

    3. Bingo

    4. Bentley

    5. Waldo

  • Handsomest male over 45lbs:

    1. Suede Beteran

    2. Colt

    3. Tucker

    4. Trevor

    5. Pluto

 

Event Emcees

  • Logo for RealQuest Properties, featuring three stylized gold human figures with one in a suit, along with the text '94+ Years of Putting People First!' in a green and white box.

    Bill Cantrell of Real Quest Properties

    Morning Contests

  • The logo of radio station 99.7 Now with the tagline '#1 for all the hits' and a slogan for 102.9 KBLX, which plays throwbacks and R&B music.

    “Big Reid” from 99.7 NOW & 102.9 KBLX

    Afternoon Emcee

Show Highlights

Competition Classes

  • Best Costume

  • Best Dog/Person Look-Alike

  • Most Unusual Mix

  • Prettiest Female

  • Most Handsome Male

  • Best in Show: Bonus classes for Most Kisses and Most Tail Wags will run from 9am-11:45am for $1 donation. No registration needed for bonus contests!

  • Outdoor event with tents and booths, including a veterinary hospital and animal eye care station, with people and dogs under a sunny sky and green trees.

    Be A Sponsor

    Your sponsorship makes this event happen. Without you, there would be no show! There are various sponsorship levels to choose from, each providing different benefits for your company or organization.

    Sponsor the Show
  • A woman in a gray hat and dark shirt is receiving a chocolate soft serve ice cream cone from a person inside an ice cream truck. Another woman in a light-colored hat and white shirt is holding an ice cream cone, waiting in line. The ice cream truck displays colorful signs and offers various soft serve options.

    Apply for a Booth

    Your business can benefit from the many visitors at the Niles Dog Show by having a booth! In your 10' x 10' space, you can sell products or share information.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER is July 4, 2025. If you have any questions, EMAIL the event Chair.

  • A sticker shaped like a paw print with black pads and white outline, displaying the message "Get Rescued. Adopt a dog!"

    Apply for a Rescue Space

    The show highlights rescue dogs and raises awareness for your organization. It also teaches the public about responsible dog ownership when looking to adopt.

    DEADLINE TO REGISTER is June 1, 2025. If you have any questions, EMAIL the event Chair.

  • A man with a green shirt and black shorts talking to a woman at a booth with green tablecloth that reads 'hiles mainstreet' at an outdoor event. The woman, wearing a purple shirt, is sitting behind the table with various items on it and is gesturing while speaking. A large gray poodle with puffy hair on its paws is standing in front of the booth. There are trees and other people in the background.

    Register Your Dog

    Register your dog for our fun competitions! Your dog can enter multiple classes if it is at least 6 months old. If you have more than one dog, please register each separately.

    Cost:
    $25/dog and per class
    $5 for each additional class
    Day of registrations: $30/dog/class

    REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED
    You may register at the show.

SHOW SPONSORS

The following businesses, organizations, and individuals have generously sponsored this year's Niles Dog Show. Without them, the Niles Dog Show would not be possible. Thank you!

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Vendors

Rescue Organizations

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A man kneeling next to a dog with ribbons at a dog show under a tent that says 'Niles Dog Show'.
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Crowd attending a dog show outdoors with tents and a sign reading 'Niles Dog Show' under a large tree.
A small dog wearing a pink floral dress with a large pink bow and a pink flower accessory, lying on dry grass and sleeping.
A woman wearing a orange and white striped shirt and sunglasses on her head kneels on grass, smiling, while holding a bulldog dressed in a dog costume with a tan hoodie and floppy ears, outdoors on a sunny day.
A young girl with long blonde hair holding a small dog dressed in a Halloween costume with antlers decorated with small fabric bows. The girl is outdoors under a tree, with other people and animals in the background, at a festive event.
A small dog sitting inside a potted plant labeled 'Chia Pet' with green, leafy foliage and a person wearing ripped jeans nearby.
A small tan and white dog sitting on a black footrest of a red mobility scooter, outdoors on a dirt surface.
Three dogs drinking water from a small blue kiddie pool on a grassy lawn, one brown and white dog in the pool, one black and brown dog outside the pool, and a third black dog standing near the pool, with a person’s legs visible in the background.
Small brown dog wearing a unicorn costume with gold ears, a rainbow-colored mane, and a white body with gold accents. The dog is sitting on grass next to a metal chair.
A pug dressed in a black pinstripe suit with a white shirt and black tie, wearing a black bowler hat, being held by a person outdoors. The pug has a sleepy expression with its eyes closed and tongue slightly sticking out.
People attending the Niles Dog Show outdoors on a sunny day, with tents set up and trees providing shade.
A large inflatable dog sculpture resembling a husky, wearing a blue sweater, with a person in a pink hat taking a photo of another person in front of it. The scene is outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background.
Two women smiling, one holding a rainbow-colored plush giraffe with a 'Crinkle Me!' tag. They are under a canopy at an outdoor event, both wearing blue shirts.
A small light-colored dog with one eye closed, sitting on a concrete pathway with some dirt and dried plants nearby. The dog is wearing a pink harness and is on a pink leash, surrounded by people wearing sneakers.
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A young woman at a booth exchanging money with an elderly woman wearing a large straw hat and a red hoodie. The booth has dog-themed signs and hanging items, at an outdoor event.
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A woman with black hair, glasses, and a pearl necklace holding a small dog in a park on a sunny day; other people and dogs are in the background.
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A small black and tan puppy with a red harness being held by a person outdoors.
Two small dogs wearing matching red harnesses with patterned bandanas sitting in a blue pet stroller at an outdoor event.
Dog dressed in green leaf costume with a plush green body and leaf-shaped ears, standing on grass at a festival or outdoor event.
A small brown dog with darker brown and white fur on its face, standing on a sidewalk. The dog has floppy ears, big dark eyes, and is wearing a blue leash attached to a collar. There are small pieces of debris around the dog, and a colorful sign or p
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Shiba Inu dog with a 25th anniversary ribbon around its neck standing on a sidewalk at an outdoor event.
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