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Pooches and Pups Swarm North Oregon Coast Town in October |
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Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.
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Secrets of the Season |
Pooches and Pups Swarm North Oregon Coast Town in October
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| Even giant dogs love to hang around Cannon Beach (model: Emma, the canine ambassador for the Cannon Beach Chamber) |
(Cannon Beach, Oregon) – It is sometimes known as the most dog friendly town on the Oregon coast, and now Cannon Beach will celebrate this dogged determination to all things canine with the tenth annual Dog Show on the Beach, Saturday, October 20.
The Surfsand Resort welcomes friendly canine competition
with this annual puppy parade on the resort’s seaside backyard.
Pooches from around the northwest will compete for top honors in wacky
categories including Oldest Looking Dog, Best Frisbee Catch, Cutest Puppy,
Best Bark and Owner Look-alike.
Join the Surfsand Resort for this light-hearted dog show as they raise
money for the Clatsop County Animal Shelter.
Inn at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms. Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly. Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.atcannonbeach.com. |
For more information on the event or to enter your four-legged
champion in any of the categories listed below, please visit the Surfsand
Resort’s website at www.surfsand.com
or call (800) 547-6100.
Conveniently
located to both Portland and Seattle, Martin Hospitality owns and runs
the Surfsand Resort in the charming town of Cannon Beach. They specialize
in upscale resorts, inns and restaurants in Cannon Beach and Seaside,
Oregon, including the Stephanie Inn, which was named by Conde Nast Traveler
as one of the Top 700 Best Hotels worldwide and on the Conde Nast Reader’s
Choice Top 25 in the Country. Martin Hospitality also manages the Stephanie
Inn Dining Room, the Surfsand Resort, Wayfarer Restaurant & Lounge,
the Inn of the Four Winds and The Lumberyard Rotisserie & Grill. Martin
Hospitality is a 28-year-old company with 240 employees and is headquartered
at 264 Third Street in Cannon Beach. For more information visit, www.martinhospitality.com.
2007
Dog Show on the Beach Schedule
All dogs must be registered in person, prior to their
first event.
Friday, October 19, 2007. 4 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration.
The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.theoceanlodge.com |
Saturday, October 20, 2007
9 a.m. Registration Begins
10 a.m. Cutest Puppy – Mix Breed
10:15 a.m. Cutest Puppy – Purebred (2 divisions)
10:30 a.m. Oldest Looking Dog
10:35 a.m. Smallest Dog
10:40 a.m. Biggest Dog
10:45 a.m. Fattest Dog
10:50 a.m. Skinniest Dog
11:15 a.m. Prettiest Dog (3 divisions)
11:30 a.m. Most Handsome Dog (3 divisions)
11:45 a.m. “So Ugly You’re Cute” Dog
11:50 a.m. Fluffiest Dog (2 divisions)
12 Noon Most Colorful Dog (2 divisions)
12:15 p.m. Parade of Contestants & Pictures
12:30 p.m. Hurdles (3 divisions)*
12:45 p.m. High Jump (3 divisions)*
1 p.m. Frisbee Catch (3 divisions)*
1:15
p.m. Doggie Dash (3 divisions)*
1:30 p.m. Obstacle Course (3 divisions)*
1:45 p.m. Shortest Tail (2 divisions)
1:45 p.m. Owner Look-Alike
2:10 p.m. Shortest Ears (2 divisions)
2:20 p.m. Longest Tail (2 divisions)
2:30 p.m. Best Handshake (2 divisions)
2:40 p.m. Longest Ears (2 divisions)
2:50 p.m. Best Tail Wag (2 divisions)
3 p.m. Best Smile (2 divisions)
3:10 p.m. Best Trick (2 divisions)
3:20 p.m. Best Bark (2 divisions)
3:30 p.m. Best Costume (2 divisions)
3:45 p.m. Best in Show (1st place winners in all categories compete)
* Field events may be cancelled due to weather. Schedule is subject to change. Event divisions based on dog’s age or weight.
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Dozens of homes in that dreamy,
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A1 Beach Rentals, Lincoln City. Perfect for large family vacations all the way down to a getaway lodging for two - with over 25 vacation rental homes to choose from. A breathtaking collection of craftsman or traditional beachfront homes, or oceanview houses – from one to seven bedrooms. In various areas of Lincoln City and overlooking the beach, with some in Depoe Bay. All kinds of amenities are available, like hot tubs, decks, BBQ, rock fireplaces, beamed ceilings and more. Some are new, some are historic charmers. Lincoln City, Oregon. 1-(503)-232-5984. www.a1beachrentals.com. |
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D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages. www.dsandsmotel.com. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925. |
Lincoln City Vacation Homes Something for everyone: smaller homes with a view to a large house that sleeps 15. All are either oceanfront or just a few steps away – all with a low bank access and fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area; one is close to the casino. You’ll find a variety of goodies: fireplaces, multiple bedrooms, dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs, cable TV, VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another sprawling home has two apartments. Pets allowed in some homes – ask first. Each comes with complete kitchens. Most have seventh night free. Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230 per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com. 541-994-8778. |
Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com |
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