The Cutest (and Most Creative) Canines at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows

The Houston World Series of Dog Shows celebrated its 40th anniversary at NRG Park this week, July 19-23. Dogs, groomers and handlers participated in activities from flyball, creative grooming, adoptions and a big market for anything dog-related.

Playful West Highland Terriers at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Dachshund Rescue of Houston had pets for adoption at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Creative grooming is always a favorite at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A bulldog trots around the arena at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A Pomeranian looking at the Houston Press camera at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Creative grooming is always a favorite at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Volunteers of Guardian Pit Bull Rescue were all smiles with their pups at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Taking a lap for the Best of Show at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A dog being judged at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Show dogs and their handlers smile at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Jewel and her friends pose at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
An Irish Wolfhound at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A groomer blowdries a show at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A happy dog at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A schnauzer being groomed at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A team of groomers take care of a dog at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A pampered Shih Tzu and owner pose at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Prancing around the arena at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A happy dog poses at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Archer relaxing at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Texas Sled Dogs Rescue had pets for adoption at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Creative grooming is a favorite at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Dogs hanging out at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Sparky and his best friend pose at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Sportsmanship was also on display at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A doberman pinscher focuses at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Dogs being judged at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A happy dog at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A happy dog and handler at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A dog waiting to get judged at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Dogs and owners pose at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Tuckered out at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
A Great Pyrenees at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Italian Greyhound Rescue had pets for adoption at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Rhino was available for adoption through Save Rescue Coalition of at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Hoss and Jack of Great Dane Rescue of Southeast Texas at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Posing at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
Chilling out at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.
The scene at the Houston World Series of Dog Shows.