20 Times Show Dogs Went Hilariously Off Script and Stole Our Hearts

You can’t fault these sweet pups for giving into their animal instincts.

By Ariel Wodarcyk
Updated: February 3, 2020
Dogs at dog shows
These show dogs didn’t win any prizes, but they made a lasting impression in our hearts. Some were so excited they ignored the agility course set out for them and sprinted around the stage, while others were more focused on preening for the crowd than crushing a record time. Keep reading for 20 hilarious dog show snafus.Getty ImagesUnlike some of the dogs on this list, Zeus, the mastiff, made it through the entire course at the 2014 Rocky Mountain Cluster Dog Show in Denver, Colorado. About 3,000, dogs compete in the show each year, and many handlers use the event to qualify their dogs for the big leagues, such as Westminster. But Zeus didn’t let the pressure faze him. He sauntered through at his own—very leisurely—pace, finishing in a minute-and-a-half. At Westminster, dogs complete similar courses in about 40 seconds, less than half of Zeus' time. What we love most about Zeus’ run is the slower he moved, the louder the audience cheered for him.

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