Eli Wins Barkin' Beauty Pageant
"So there we were on a rainy Sunday in April, in a room packed full of dogs, dog owners, dog admirers, and dog industry professionals. We constantly looked at each other in disbelief as each pooch pranced down the runway, either in an activewear outfit, a glamourwear ensemble, or sporting an impressive (or unimpressive) talent. Dozens of cameras flashed as each dog was paraded. Everyone hooted and hollered and the winning dog’s owner almost cried with excitement.
Mr. Eli, the 4.8lb chihuahua was this year’s champion - and his saddle shoes, his angel wings, and his squeaky-bear-finding trick all contributed to the well-deserved victory. " - Stone Soup, May 2006
Eli Biehl, 2006 Barkin' Beauty
"That dog has saddle shoes on!" - Mike Jerrick, "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet"
*Eli is also in the Bowtie Press Spring 2007 Catalogue on the cover of "Pocket Pups"*
Eli walks the red carpet with host Nora Dunn at the North Shore Animal League DogCatemy Awards

Photographs by Christopher Appoldt
Captain Eli at the First Annual Canine Cruise

Photograph by Kathy Biehl
"Oh, my God, he's wearing a sailor outfit!" - Carson ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy", Episode 303)