“Testing... one, two. Hello. Welcome, everyone to our Annual “Top Dog” Competition.”




The microphone whirred to life as the announcer stood in front of the crowd and their canine companions. There were dogs of several breeds present whether they were purebred or mutts. In a table set at the farthest side of the auditorium were the judges of the competition, two women and two men. Gretchen adjusted her gla