AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAlbert Nishimoto shows his bulldog, Arrow, during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGreat danes prepare for action during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBedlington terrier Merlin gets a haircut from Dennis Corash during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNicolena Taylor sits with Brady, a smooth collie, during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBailey, a four-month-old border terrier, plays with Rill, a two-and-a-half-year-old Irish wolfhound, during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSheryl Wineburner stands with her long-coat chihuahua, Spanky, during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMurphy, a wirehair pointing griffon, during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKaren Nauer stands with Carly the vizsla during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLabradoodle Annie Oakley splashes down in the dock pool during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKarla Thompson shows her bulldog, Armando, during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKimberly Ball stand with Murphy (right) and Rhea (left), a pair of wirehair pointing griffons, during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
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Albert Nishimoto shows his bulldog, Arrow, during the Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.
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The Colorado Kennel Club Dog Show kicked off Thursday, featuring dogs of every age, size and color of canine, including some that competed in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show less than a week ago. Photos by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post









