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In pics: Fierce (and fluffy) competition at pet beauty pageant

(Yes, that’s a dog in the photo.)
1.00pm, 2 Sep 2012
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AFTER NO DOUBT spending hours at doggy beauticians, these contestants were all set to take part in a spectacular pet beauty pageant in Chengu, China. We couldn’t possible choose a favourite from this bunch of pampered pooches:

In pics: Fierce (and fluffy) competition at pet beauty pageant
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  • Pet Beauty Contest

    Yes, that's a fish painted on a poodle. And? (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)

  • Pet Beauty Contest

    Some nice colour and texture coordination there, that's bound to go down well with the judges. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)

  • Pet Beauty Contest

    One little pooch needed some direction during the 'Gazing Meaningfully into the Middle Distance' category. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)

  • Pet Beauty Contest

    Work that crown, baby. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)

  • Pet Beauty Contest

    We've been reliably informed that this competitor is dressed as 'the Monkey King'. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)

  • Pet Beauty Contest

    This pooch knows where it's at AND can work hair-accessory coordination. Double whammy. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)

  • Pet Beauty Contest

    Working the crowd like a pro. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)

  • Pet Beauty Contest

    This dog's just having the craic. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)
  • Yes, that's a fish painted on a poodle. And? (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)
  • Some nice colour and texture coordination there, that's bound to go down well with the judges. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)
  • One little pooch needed some direction during the 'Gazing Meaningfully into the Middle Distance' category. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)
  • Work that crown, baby. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)
  • We've been reliably informed that this competitor is dressed as 'the Monkey King'. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)
  • This pooch knows where it's at AND can work hair-accessory coordination. Double whammy. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)
  • Working the crowd like a pro. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)
  • This dog's just having the craic. (Photo by CDSB/Chinafotopress)

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Susan Ryan
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