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Toronto celebrated Fido with Woofstock over the weekend - but it was far from the only place that man's best friend was in the spotlight

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Simone Noel scoops up her dog Daisy, who is dressed to show support for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, during Woofstock in Toronto on Sunday, June 10, 2012.Michelle Siu/The Canadian Press

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A dog models a pair of canine sunglasses during a dog fashion show at Woofstock in Toronto on Sunday, June 10, 2012.Michelle Siu/The Canadian Press

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Monica, a Chinese crested dog, sports a tutu on the runway at a fashion show during Woofstock in Toronto on Sunday, June 10, 2012.Michelle Siu/The Canadian Press

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Sandy, a terrier mix, waits for a treat while at work with her owner at Authentic Entertainment in Burbank, Calif., Monday, June 11, 2012.Grant Hindsley/The Associated Press

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Marcia Flores throws her Maltese, Max, into a pond at Millie Bush Dog Park on Sunday, June 10, 2012, in Houston.Johnny Hanson/The Associated Press

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Big Air Bella performs at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge in Del Mar, Calif., on June 9, 2012. The premier canine sporting event features dogs competing in a variety of events including dog surfing, dog diving, freestyle flying disc, and head-to-head weave poles.GUS RUELAS

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Cochiti, a six-year-old whippet, competes in the diving dog competition during the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge in Del Mar, Calif., on June 9, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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Dusty, a five-year-old Labrador, competes in the diving dog event during the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge in Del Mar, Calif., on June 9, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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Smoke, a two-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever, competes in the diving dog event during the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge in Del Mar, Calif., on June 9, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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Gumbo, an eight-year-old Catahoula, competes in the large dog agility event at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge in Del Mar, Calif., June 9, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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Crystal, a four-year-old Chinese crested dog, competes in the small dog agility event at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge in Del Mar, Calif., June 9, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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Jack Russell dogs compete in the hurdle racing event during the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge in Del Mar, Calif., June 9, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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Dawn Celapino gives her dog Jack, a seven-year-old Carin terrier, a kiss before setting out in the surfing competition of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge in San Diego, Calif., June 8, 2012.GUS RUELAS/Reuters

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Nani, a Bernese Mountain dog, rides a wave to shore during the surfing competition of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge in San Diego, Calif., June 8, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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Deb Spoonhour and her dog Kona, a six-year-old shepherd mix, are hit by a wave during the surfing competition of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge in San Diego, Calif., June 8, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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Betsy, a seven-year-old English bulldog, rides a wave during the surfing competition of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge in San Diego, Calif., June 8, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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Cody, a one-year-old Cockaweenie, bails during the surfing competition of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge in San Diego, Calif., June 8, 2012.GUS RUELAS

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A Lhasa Apso named Tefany is prepared before entering the parade ring during the Sao Paulo Fashion Pet event on June 9, 2012.PAULO WHITAKER/Reuters

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A Chihuahua named Cristal parades during the Sao Paulo Fashion Pet on June 9, 2012.PAULO WHITAKER/Reuters

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A miniature schnauzer named Lilica parades during the Sao Paulo Fashion Pet on June 9, 2012.PAULO WHITAKER/Reuters

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A dachshund named Jully is prepared before it enters the parade ring during the Sao Paulo Fashion Pet on June 9, 2012.PAULO WHITAKER/Reuters

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A poodle named Loly is carried before entering the parade ring during the Sao Paulo Fashion Pet on June 9, 2012.PAULO WHITAKER/Reuters

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