Winter Woofstock Wags Once More

Dog lovers dressed their pets in costumes for a massive canine convention.

By Rachel Lissner

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This little guy was the cutest. There, we said it.

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Woofstock is one size that fits all.

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Woofstock is one of the largest events for the Canadian pet industry.

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Sophie was a punk rocker.

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These Shelties reenacted the scene in <em>The Parent Trap</em> when the children realize that they're long-lost twins.

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Christmas gifts were in abundance. This is a felted Irish Wheaten Terrier ornament made out of real hair.

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Maria Simone and Daisy, her wiener dog. Maria Simone told <em>Torontoist</em> she has been going to Woofstock for 16 years.

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This dog is an actor and was not available for questions.

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This dog was probably having an extenstial moment of wondering whether he was going for a picnic or going as a picnic.

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Amigo casually avoids answering comments about being a Blue-footed Booby.

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Sophie turns tricks.

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Agent 007 Woof tried to play down his role as "The Man With The Golden Gun."

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Contestants pondered to themselves why no one asked them how they felt about going on a catwalk.

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Everyone barked up several Christmas trees.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year again, Toronto. Winter Woofstock wagged all weekend at the Direct Energy Centre, and dogs and devotees were decked out to the nines (canines?) in winter-themed attire. There were best-dressed contests, a beauty pageant, and even a speed-dating event. Organizers estimate that around 10,000 dogs (and about 20,000 people) showed up over the two-day affair, and Rick Mercer made a special appearance as a competitor in the wiener-dog race.

Now in its third year, Winter Woofstock is basically a glorified weekend of shopping for Christmas presents for dogs and their owners. The setup of the venue is fairly bare-bones, but the event also serves as a place for people—and to a lesser extent, dogs—to schmooze and indulge in their four-footed passion.

There were some pretty great outfits this year, but Torontoist didn’t see any dogs in wigs. What gives? There’s nothing better than a dog in a wig.

Photos by Rachel Lissner/Torontoist.