This Sunday, September 19th, the Brooklyn Heights Association will hold its first ever dog show. Montague Street will be closed off to traffic for the afternoon (the event runs from 1pm-3pm, registration at noon) and proud BH dog owners (and I know there are many of you) can enter their pups in up to 2 of the following categories (from the BHA website):
1. BEST TAIL WAGGING: Dogs judged on the exuberance of their tail motion.
2. MOST AFFECTIONATE: Beyond tail wagging and adorable looks, this is an extrovert.
3. BEST LOOK ALIKE: To judge which owner looks most like his/her canine companion.
4. MOST OBEDIENT: To show off how well your dog listens to your commands.
5. LEAST OBEDIENT: If you didn’t win in class number 4, here’s your chance.
6. MOST MYSTERIOUS HERITAGE: You won’t find this class at Westminster.
7. TERRIFIC PET TRICK (s): Show off your dog’s talent at anything.
8. BEST PUPPY: They’re cute, adorable-they’ll steal the show! This is for puppies aged 14 weeks to 6 months. The judges will have a tough time picking the winner of this class.
9. BEST SENIOR DOG: While perhaps showing a little grey around the muzzle, this class of dogs 7 years and older will truly capture the spirit of “man’s best friend.”
10. BEST HAIRDO: This class is for canines with class and a little bit of attitude.
11. BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE: This class features special vocal talents – includes barking, snorting, howling etc.
12. BEST PAIRS: Double your fun with a pair of dogs walking together with one owner.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST OF SHOW AWARD: 1st Place winners from above classes are invited back to be judged by the crowd as Brooklyn Heights’ Top Dog. (Based on a show of hands.)
Registration will take place from 12 to 12.45pm. The BHA says they can handle a maximum of 60 dogs, and preference will be given to Heights residents.
Just a few short days after the grand opening of the Brooklyn Heights/Boerum Hill PetSmart on Atlantic Avenue, the Banfield Pet Hospital will mark its own grand opening with a “hottest dog” contest. 
