Dogs’ true identities revealed

Pinchers, Pomeranians and poodles were transformed into princesses and at the Howl’oween Dog Show Sunday afternoon at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa.

About 10 sixth-graders from Christ Lutheran School attended the event from 3 to 5 p.m., some getting ridiculously creative with their pet’s attire.

Among the costume-clad canines was a 130-pound English Labrador named Boscoe who came dressed as Dog the Bounty Hunter from the popular reality television show. Another dog, Dixie, gained oohs and ahs as a tiny princess, but had trouble keeping her hat on top of her head. Gibson the golden retriever came ready to save lives in the water as a lifeguard. And Lacy, the ladybug dog, spent most of her time cuddling with her owner, Peyton Carter, at the end of the show.

The dogs were judged on best costumes, tricks and best in show.

— Kelly Strodl and Don Leach