Ekka's Dog Competition 2008

There was this dog competition going on when we were in Brisbane for Queensland’s biggest and best loved annual family event - the Ekka Exhibition. Seriously, I know nothing about dogs but I really have made my best effort to identify these dogs from small breeds to giant breeds. So please, please forgive me if any of the information is incorrect.

Alaskan Malamute.

Poodles are renowned for their intelligence with friendly dispositions and make excellent guard dogs. There are three varieties of Poodles, Standard Poodle (the largest), Miniature Poodle (medium-sized), and Toy Poodle (the smallest).

A handsome Toy Poodle with Elvis' legendary quiff and sideburns.

Lhasa Apso are an all weather strong breed and they're highly intelligent.

They do look messy when their hair is untied.

Boston Terriers are lively, highly intelligent little characters, noted for their loving, affectionate personality. Aww, I'd love to have one as a pet.

The Schipperke is also known as the “Belgian Barge Dog”, “Little Captain” and “Little Black Devil”.

Basset Hound always seen on Hush Puppies Shoes ads.

Black spotted dalmatian.

Brown spotted dalmatian.

Standard Poodle is the oldest variety and was used as a water retriever.

Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound) are surprisingly small eaters for their size and only eat about the same amount of food as a medium-sized dog.

Bernese Mountain Dog is a multi-purpose farm dog capable of draught work as well as being a kind and devoted family dog.

Saint Bernard will instinctively watch over the family and belongings, barking at strangers and demanding introduction before allowing that person to enter the home.

Mastiff is a giant breed of dog which is listed in the Guinness World Records as the heaviest dog in the world. That's impressive...