Yuletide for is also for the dogs

Last December 23, dogs and dog owners alike celebrated the Christmas season by participating in the Yuletide Dog Pageant, which was held at the Restaurant Row of Abreeza Mall.
The event started with a Dachshund YuleRace hosted by the Dachshund Club Davao. The cute dachshunds raced while wearing antlers to feel the Christmas spirit. Ramy, owned by Melvier Dando, won first place. Twinkle, owned by Claudine Villaruz, and Kimmy, owned by Deoffrey Amora, placed second and third respectively. A dog obedience demo was presented by Arvin Serra from the Davao Canine Sports Club with his Belgian Malinois. Following the obedience demo was a pet blessing was attended by more than twenty pets. Mike Abarquez even brought with him a Burmese python and a few leopard geckos. The rest were a variety of dogs ranging from Pitbull Terriers to Chow Chows to Shih Tzus and mixed breeds.
The Mindanao Pitbull Terrier Club, meanwhile, collected donations to be sent to the affected families in Cagayan De Oro City and Iligan City. The main event was the Dog Pageant where dogs and dog owners showed off their gorgeous Christmas attire as well as their formal ensembles. Trisha, an Italian Greyhound, with her owner Jazzyl Arcena won as the Queen of the Night. Lyka, a Lhasa Apso, with her owner Flora Mae Amante, placed first runner up while Sofia, a Shih Tzu, won as the second runner up with her owner, Avvy Lee. Meanwhile, Cody, also an Italian Greyhound, with his owner Teejay Arcena won as the King of the Night and Papi, a Mini Pinscher, won as the first runner up with his owner Kerbie Villar.
During the event, a PhoDOGraphy contest was also held. Rafael Aquino bagged first place, while Alvin Bucia and Rolando Villejo, Jr. won second and third place respectively. The event was presented by Purpleworks Events Organizing Services, Abreeza, Ayala Malls, co-presented by The Ark Veterinary Clinic and Alpo and sponsored by One Fab Pooch and Roland Jumawan Photo and Video Studio. The Yuletide Dog Pageant was also supported by the Dachshund Club Davao and the Mindanao Pitbull Terrier Club.