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Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 9:30 p.m. October 18, 2014
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Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014
Dr. Anne Chauvet and Dr. Howard Small
Dr. Anne Chauvet and Dr. Howard Small
Marsha Panuce receives a painting of her late dog Donte at the 2nd annual Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014.
Marsha Panuce receives a painting of her late dog Donte at the 2nd annual Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014.
Co-Chair Liebe and Billy Gamble with Daisy Mae
Co-Chair Liebe and Billy Gamble with Daisy Mae
Co-Chairs Liebe Gamble and Tatyana Sharoubim
Co-Chairs Liebe Gamble and Tatyana Sharoubim
Host Bob Harrigan with June Simmons
Host Bob Harrigan with June Simmons
Gabbie, Ashley and Lexie Kozel
Gabbie, Ashley and Lexie Kozel
William, Ella and Crystal Lahners with Gracie
William, Ella and Crystal Lahners with Gracie
Ella Lahners with her King Charles spaniel, Gracie
Ella Lahners with her King Charles spaniel, Gracie
Tom Luzier with Lulu, Heather Dunhill and Ted Meekma with Carlos
Tom Luzier with Lulu, Heather Dunhill and Ted Meekma with Carlos
Chloe, Claire and Eva Macaluso with Kim Dunn
Chloe, Claire and Eva Macaluso with Kim Dunn
Ava Michel, Marsha Panuce and Geoffrey and Brenda Michel
Ava Michel, Marsha Panuce and Geoffrey and Brenda Michel
Marsha Panuce and June Simmons
Marsha Panuce and June Simmons
David, Mary and Mathilde Peirce
David, Mary and Mathilde Peirce
Thomas, Michelle and Christopher Pennie
Thomas, Michelle and Christopher Pennie
Vivie Porterfield and Deb Shuck with Rupert the Yorkshire Terrier
Vivie Porterfield and Deb Shuck with Rupert the Yorkshire Terrier
Mary Pat and Kevin Radford with daughters Eliza and Isabella
Mary Pat and Kevin Radford with daughters Eliza and Isabella
Tim Schalch and Kristi Gutrierrez with dogs Lexi and Star
Tim Schalch and Kristi Gutrierrez with dogs Lexi and Star
Deb Shuck and Sarah Lamar with Rupert the Yorkshire terrier
Deb Shuck and Sarah Lamar with Rupert the Yorkshire terrier
Nicolle Smirlis and Brianna Sturm
Nicolle Smirlis and Brianna Sturm
Nicolle Smirlis and Brianna Sturm
Nicolle Smirlis and Brianna Sturm
Chad Stewart and Co-Chair Tatyana Sharoubim
Chad Stewart and Co-Chair Tatyana Sharoubim
Guests brought their dogs to compete for Top Dog at Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014.
Guests brought their dogs to compete for Top Dog at Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014.
Among the categories in the Top Dog competition were Best Dressed, Best Hair, Best Catch and Fetch, Best Kiss and Funniest Dog Trick.
Among the categories in the Top Dog competition were Best Dressed, Best Hair, Best Catch and Fetch, Best Kiss and Funniest Dog Trick.
Guinness, the miniature dachshund, dressed as a turtle at Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014
Guinness, the miniature dachshund, dressed as a turtle at Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014
Dr. Howard Small with Chris and Kirk Voelker
Dr. Howard Small with Chris and Kirk Voelker
Lucy, Janet and Reagan Walter with Buck, the golden retriever
Lucy, Janet and Reagan Walter with Buck, the golden retriever
Reagan, Janet and Lucy Walter’s golden retriever, Buck, wins the Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014 Title.
Reagan, Janet and Lucy Walter’s golden retriever, Buck, wins the Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014 Title.
Kyla and Amara Weiner with Daniel Hodous, Jazzy the Chihuahua and Chester the Pug at Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014
Kyla and Amara Weiner with Daniel Hodous, Jazzy the Chihuahua and Chester the Pug at Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014
Hayley Wielgus and Max Winitz with their dogs at Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014
Hayley Wielgus and Max Winitz with their dogs at Donte’s Den Top Dog 2014

 

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