 February 3, 2010
Kentucky-bred Pug Defies Early Expectations; Achieves Number One Ranking and Qualifies to Compete at Westminster Dog Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Kentucky-bred and -owned dog has overcome early challenges to become the number-one-ranked black Pug dog in America. He also has qualified to compete at Westminster, the Kentucky Derby of dog shows. “Ch. Woo Woo Jamaica Blue Mountain” – the dog’s American Kennel Club (AKC) registered name – will compete February 15, 2010, in New York City at the 134th Westminster Kennel Club dog show. The prestigious two-day Westminster gathering, which showcases the best of America’s purebred dogs, is the nation’s second longest-running annual sporting event. Only the Kentucky Derby is older.
The three-year-old black Pug, who’s call name is “Prescott,” was bred by longtime Pug breeders and enthusiasts Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Joy) Cupp, owners of Harlan, Kentucky-based Woo Woo Pugs Kennel. He is co-owned by the Cupps and Louisville businessman Steve Wilson, owner of Three Dog Bakery, the bakery and boutique for dogs in St. Matthews. Following his showing at Westminster, Prescott will return as official Three Dog Bakery “grrreeter.” He will reside with his older brother, “Preston,” another Cupp-bred Pug and retired AKC champion, at Wilson’s Oldham County farm.
Prescott’s show career almost did not happen. “We evaluate our puppies for show quality versus pet quality at eight weeks of age, and Prescott was the best-looking Pug – black or fawn – we’ve ever produced,” said Joy Cupp. His desirable physical characteristics included a large round head, perfectly square body, well-balanced features and beautiful coat. According to Cupp, however, their hopes for the Pug’s show career ended when he became a “gawky, ugly-duckling” following their initial evaluation. “Based on the dog’s changed adolescent, almost-gangly appearance, we placed him in Steve Wilson’s loving pet home, hoping but never really expecting him to blossom and mature into the top-ranked champion he is today,” said Cupp.
As a condition of adopting Prescott, Wilson agreed to allow the Cupps to show the Pug in AKC contests if and when they determined he could be competitive. They have been showing him nationwide for the past 18 months. He quickly achieved “finished AKC-champion” status, and went on to compete in even more competitive “specialty” shows. He ended 2009 as the top-ranked black Pug dog in the United States. In October 2009, Prescott was the only black Pug to receive a ribbon during the prestigious Pug Dog Club of America’s (PDCA) annual specialty “Best of Breed” show in North Carolina, which drew the best Pugs from across the globe. “I call him the ‘little black Pug who could,’ just like the children’s storybook train, because he overcame tremendous uphill odds to become the best of the best,” said owner Steve Wilson.
The AKC has a standard of how each breed on its registry should look, move and act. Prescott matches the Pug standard, possessing the most desirable physical and personality characteristics. Those traits include a large, round head; a compact, well-knit, muscled body; a fine, smooth, soft glossy coat; an exceptionally “cobby” body and level “topline;” a jaunty gait (movement); and, a playful, even-tempered, loving disposition.
Prescott will be guided in the Westminster show ring by professional handler Chuck Pate of Ellotsville, Indiana. A black Pug has never won Best in Show at Westminster.
Founded in 1989, Three Dog Bakery is the world’s original bakery for dogs. The Company’s mission is to fresh-bake the tastiest, most-wholesome dog food and treats on the planet and get them to as many dogs as possible. Each of the more than 40 Three Dog Bakeries in the U. S., Canada and Japan is independently owned and operated. Louisville is home to the world’s largest Three Dog Bakery.
January 16, 2010
Three Dog Bakery - building relationships one gourmet dog treat at a time
 You can immediately tell you are in a happy place the minute you walk in the front doors of the Three Dog Bakery in Southlake, Texas. Whether it is a customer's first time or a regular visitor, the bakery staff greets each customer as if they are best friends. Christy and Brad Howard, dog lovers themselves with five English Mastiffs (Dozer, Daisy, Diesel, Danica, and Duchess); operate the Southlake, Texas store. You will see photos of the happy family behind the counter and you may even receive a warm greeting by one or more of the gorgeous Mastiffs when you visit. <read full article>
November 4, 2009
Three Dog Bakery Southlake awarded ’09 Best Pet Supply Store
Southlake, Texas—Three Dog Bakery Southlake won ’09 Best Pet Supply Store for the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area. The award was presented by WFAA.com for their 2009 Best of the WFAA-List people’s choice awards. Around 60,000 insiders voted in the 2009 contest. WFAA.com is the online home of WFAA-TV (Channel 8). You can check out the Southlake store online at http://www.threedogdfw.com/.
November 4, 2009
Three Dog Bakery Indianapolis wins ‘NUVO- Best Place to Take Your Pooch’ award
Indianapolis, IN—Three Dog Bakery Indy wins ‘Best Place to Take Your Pooch’ award presented by NUVO, an alternative online publication. NUVO’s ‘Best of Indy 2009’ voted on the best restaurants, bars, music venues and local businesses in the area. You can check out Three Dog Bakery Indy online at http://www.threedogindy.com/.
November 2, 2009
Three Dog Bakery KC Voted ‘Best Pet Indulgence’ for 2009
The Three Dog Bakery of Kansas City was voted ‘Best Pet Indulgence’ for 2009 by KC Magazine. KC Magazine holds an annual ‘City’s Best’ people’s choice awards. Kansas City locals vote on all of Kansas City’s best people, restaurants, and businesses. This is the fifth year in a row that the Kansas City bakery, located on the Country Club Plaza, has won this category.
October 27, 2009
Three Dog Bakery Named Best Pet Bakery and Best Pet Boutique
Three Dog Bakery locations in Indianapolis were named Best Pet Bakery and Best Pet Boutique in the Indy Tails Readers' Choice Awards. The Readers’ Choice Awards are held once a year. The magazine celebrates the relationship between pets and their people.
Scott and Stacey Petcu were recognized for all three of their bakery locations in Indianapolis. Rocky and Hannah Keever were also recognized in the LA Tails for their Farmers Market location in the Best Pet Bakery category.
October 27, 2009
Kansas City Three Dog Bakery takes ‘Puppy Friendly’ Pledge
Kansas City, MO—Three Dog Bakery has signed The Humane Society of the United States’ puppy friendly pet store pledge, which states commitment to not sell puppies, but instead support local animal adoption programs or provide literature that helps customers learn how to locate a reputable breeder.
Three Dog Bakery does not support the cruel puppy mill trade and wants to set a positive example of corporate responsibility. “Three Dog Bakery has a sincere commitment to the community, which includes supporting adoptions through animal shelters and rescue groups.” says Laura Blair, senior manager at Three Dog Bakery, Inc. “Signing this pledge is a way for us to encourage consumers to adopt animals through groups that adhere to the highest standards in the treatment of animals.”
The pledge educates the public on how to get a pet without supporting a puppy mill. It lists several ways a person can go about finding a new furry friend—adoption, meeting with breeders in person, and insisting on humane conditions. For more information about The Human Society and their HSUS’ pledge please visit humanesociety.org/puppy.
May 5, 2009
Dave Ramsey Offers Tips To Start Your Own Business
Christy Howard opened her small business in Southlake less than a year ago. She says she was a customer of "Three Dog Bakery" for 10 years when she lived in Southern California.
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April 13, 2009
Three Dog Bakery refits business plan, gets treats
Christy Howard, an event planner for 14 years and owner of five mastiffs, had long dreamed of running a Three Dog Bakery.
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January 19, 2009
Peanut Butter Recall
At Three Dog Bakery®, we are aware of the Peanut Butter recall with Peanut Corporation of America and King Nut Company.
We want to assure you that Three Dog Bakery is NOT involved in this outbreak or recall.
We do not purchase any Peanut Butter from Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) or King Nut Company.
Three Dog Bakery is committed to providing you with safe, high-quality premium products therefore we hope this puts your mind at ease.
Our thoughts go out to those who have been affected by this recall.
For more information, please feel free to direct any and all related questions to 1-800-474-DOGS
January 19, 2009
Three Dog Bakery Hires New Chef
Three Dog Bakery, a dog treat franchise headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., in November hired pastry chef Sarah Deters to serve as the company's new corporate executive chef.
Deters will be responsible for the development of new products for the company's bakeries and packaged goods line; leading daily operations and baking production at the company's Plaza bakery location; training bakery operators and pastry chefs; and event marketing and public relations activities.
Deters' culinary experience includes opening a restaurant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, creating a new dessert program for the Elmcrest Country Club, also in Cedar Rapids, and working as the pastry chef for Pierpont's at Union Station, a Kansas City dining landmark.
June 30, 2008
Biking and Barking
April 7, 2007
Three Dog Bakery on FOX 4 News
Watch a local News Report about our all-natural, oven-baked food.
April 6, 2007
Three Dog collars natural food trend
During the next three years, four local investors plan to make Three Dog Bakery's bark three times as loud.
They said they think the pet food bakery chain offers just the treats to accomplish that trick. In the midst of a pet food scare and widespread recalls, the brand will begin expansion plans that include tripling the number of bakeries and doubling factory sales of the all-natural, oven-baked, human-quality pet food.
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April 2, 2007
Hear what else is being said about Three Dog Bakery
"Kansas City's Three Dog Bakery pampers the palates of man's best friends!" -People Magazine
"As usual, everything's up-to-date in Kansas City, where Three Dog Bakery is producing delicacies for dogs!" -The New York Times
"It's a dog's world at Three Dog Bakery, where the customers can sniff out their favorite treats!" -CNN
"At last, the place that dogs have been praying for!" -NBC's The Today Show
"At Three Dog Bakery it's all Bone Appetite"- Wall Street Journal |
