‘Awesome’ dogs put on a show

NORTH JACKSON — Since becoming part of Amy Dean’s family, her 4-month-old puppy, Conner, has been a winner in her eyes in more ways than one.

The latest example was Connor’s performance during today’s fifth annual Conformation Fun Match dog competition at the Youngstown All Breed Training Club, 11801 Mahoning Ave.

“My dog is awesome,” the Salem woman said of her black and tan coon hound, which won best in show at the four-hour event. “I picked him up and never put him down from the litter.”

The clincher for Conner was that “he represents his breed very well,” and has an easygoing, friendly personality, Dean continued.

Dean, who attends weekly conformation classes at All Breed, said Conner’s next appearance will be at a dog show next month near Buffalo, N.Y.

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