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ORLANDO, Fla. -- There is a national championship going on right now in Central Florida to determine who is No. 1 in the nation, but it is not for people -- it is for their canine companions.
The Toy Dog Club of Central Florida is holding the Yorkie Olympics, the biggest event in the Yorkshire Terrier world.
The top Yorkshire Terriers in the country are showing off their skills and agility. Some executed flawlessly, others just could not take the pressure.
Rena Barrett of New Jersey and her Yorkie, Mr. Cinnamon Bun, tried their best but did not perform to heightened expectations.
"He pooped in the ring and got disqualified," explained Barrett.
At the fierce level of competition there, pooped also described the energy level of the people.
"I'm out of shape," shared Kathy Doheny of Pennsylvania. "My dog is not panting [but] I need oxygen."
Still, there is an air of prestige to the event and everyone wants to look his or her best. But even champions have to be pried off of spectators' legs from time to time.
"My non-dog friends think I'm crazy. I try to explain it's like belonging to a church group only you have your dog group," shared Barrett.
Check out the thrill of canine competition yourself this weekend at the Wyndham Hotel on International Drive and Sand Lake Road. The small-breed competition will take place on June 26 and 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission is free.
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