Canines captivate CSULB

More than 1,700 terriers representing 20 different breeds appeared in a dog show held by Great Western Terrier Association of Southern California, Inc. at Cal State Long Beach on June 23 and 24. 

"This show probably has some of the best terriers in the world," said Jack Smith, president of the association. According to Smith, exhibitors and spectators traveled to Long Beach from all over the country to participate in this event.

Skye Terrier breeder and exhibitor Karen J'Anthony journeyed all the way from Dover, Del.

"We won the best of breed," J'Anthony said, referring to her teammate, Nikki. "It's prestigious to win a national specialty show."

According to Smith, he enjoys holding the Great Western Terrier Association show at CSULB, which has played host to this show six times in the past.

The Long Beach Kennel Club and Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles  will hold canine confirmation competitions at CSULB June 29 through July 2. 
 

Cristian Vera Aleman/Daily Forty-Niner Staffordshire Bull Terriers  are inspected  by a judge from the Great Western Terrier Association of Southern California Friday at Cal State Long Beach's George Allen Field.