Thousands of dogs are taking center stage in the hopes of impressing the judges during the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show at the Florida State Fairgrounds, running from June 15-21.
Published Jun. 17
Grayson Milam, 12 of Ocala spends some time with Tini the Samoyed before competing in the puppy class at the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Grayson Milam, 12, poses for photos with his family while holding Tini the Samoyed who took Best of Breed and Third in Best of Group in the puppy category during the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Afghan hounds are judged during the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Afghan hounds are judged during the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
A red bow is placed on 3-year-old Dmitri the Yorkshire Terrier before she competing at the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Professional dog handler Zoey Porter, 22, of New Smyrna Beach, grooms 3-year-old Dmitri the Yorkshire Terrier before competing at the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Noah Milan, 17, of Ocala, holds Tater the Australian Shepherd after competing during the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Owner and handler Adeline Wirtz, 28, of Altamonte Springs, plays with her dog, Evo, a poodle, after competing during the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/44OWZLHKFVGTZATDW5R5JBK2PA.jpg "Afghan hounds are judged during the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IY7OBXNWFVFYFBY52LY3QHMDCE.jpg "A red bow is placed on 3-year-old Dmitri the Yorkshire Terrier before she competing at the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/XHU44EC24JFW3ITFNNCIIHL7Q4.jpg "Professional dog handler Zoey Porter, 22, of New Smyrna Beach, grooms 3-year-old Dmitri the Yorkshire Terrier before competing at the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/EDNKP7GBTNFINAPL5WVCOBHPVA.jpg "Noah Milan, 17, of Ocala, holds Tater the Australian Shepherd after competing during the Sunshine State Cluster Dog Show on Friday, June 17, 2022 in Tampa.")
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