English bulldogs are the center of attention on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Justin Rudd’s 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
English bulldogs are the center of attention on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Justin Rudd’s 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Participants turn out for the 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Participants await the start of the 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Marvin, a sharply-dressed English bulldog, gets a treat from Craig Monden on the red carpet on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, during Justin Rudd’s 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Alexandra Heinstein of Studio City takes a break in the shade with her English bulldogs Audry, left, and Stevie at the 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. The dogs competed in the best siblings category. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Participants line up on the red carpet for voting at the 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Participants parade their best friends past spectators and judges at the 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Michelle Young of Long Beach lifts her 14-year-old pug, Mia, after being named best senior dog on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, as part of Justin Rudd’s 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Caragh Amaya of Chino Hills carries 7-month-old Rico as participants show off their English bulldogs for the judges at the 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in the Belmont Shore neighborhood of Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Participants parade their English bulldogs past spectators and judges at the 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
Victoria Keshishyan of Burbank and Bugsy, who just celebrated his fourth birthday, captured first place in the National (English) Bulldog contest on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
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English bulldogs are the center of attention on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Justin Rudd’s 21st annual Bulldog Beauty Contest in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)
A red carpet was rolled out for those with wrinkles, fur, tails and paws both big and small this weekend.
Accompanied by their human companions, dogs walked the carpet during the 21st annual National Bulldog Beauty Contest, which took place Sunday, Feb. 15, at Rosie’s Dog Beach in Long Beach.
This year’s event once again brought together dog owners from across Southern California and beyond to appreciate the beauty of their four-legged friends.
The stubby and wrinkly features of English bulldogs and French bulldogs were on full display. Smiles could be seen on the faces of spectators and bulldogs alike.
Besides the bulldog contests, there were 11 other categories in which all breeds could participate, including best tail, best senior dog, best siblings, best in show, best adopted/rescued dogs, most handsome and prettiest.
The event was hosted by Long Beach local Justin Rudd and his Community Action Team, which organizes various events, including monthly beach cleanups, the Interfaith Blessing of the Animals and more.