largo at the Florida Botanical Gardens during their annual Holiday The Dog Parade
Lights in the Gardens is a visual treat on several levels. First, there are the gardens themselves. Then, add thousands of shimmering holiday lights for a complete wow factor from the day after Thanksgiving through January 1. But, the Dogue de Resistance was the parade of dogs, held on December 30 at 2:00 in the afternoon. Barbara Goss, the event’s organizer said 48 dogs registered to participate in the parade itself.
Below: Chester, an eight-year-old Akita. Photography by Anna Cooke. Sissy, an adorable fouryear-old Pug, is wearing her red Puppy Longstockings.
Phoebe, is a two-yearold Yorkie with a tail. She received the sunglasses as her Christmas present.
Sprout, a nine-year-old Brussels Griffon, has his Canine Good Citizen title. And he was game to pose as Surfin Sprout, complete with Doggles sunglasses.
Whisper is a Standard Poodle who belongs to professional dog groomer, Jennifer Harmon of Pet Styles by Jennifer. Ace, a two-year-old Blue Weimaraner.
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Pai-Ling is a four-year-old Shar-Pei.
Pearl is a two-year-old Frenchie, checking in on her human, Jay.
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