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Seven dogs who have more fun at Dallas festivals than you

Dixicupcup and Robert Ankrum wear green at the North Texas Irish Festival .
Dixicupcup and Robert Ankrum wear green at the North Texas Irish Festival .(Alexandra Olivia / Special Contributor)

Festival time is upon us, and dog lovers know that it's one of the best times of the year to be out and about with your pooch. Out come the festively colored doggy outfits, hats, bandanas and even goggles. As you take in the abundant fests around town, here are some of our favorite  local "celebri-dogs" to watch for.

Nelson rides in the sidecar of his owner James Butler's scooter at Oddfellows in Dallas.
Nelson rides in the sidecar of his owner James Butler's scooter at Oddfellows in Dallas.(Alexandra Olivia / Special Contributor)
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Nelson, 2, goldendoodle

Owners:

News Roundups

Catch up on the day's news you need to know.

Or with:

James and Genesis Butler, Dallas

Occupation: 

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Older-brother duties and keeping the litter brother in line (that means you, Walter the wolfhound)

Favorite festival and why: 

Bastille Day in Bishop Arts because all the local Vespa guys ride out and enjoy the food

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Favorite other place to go and why: 

Oddfellows (best patio!), Cultivar (best coffee!), Carnival Barker's Ice Cream/Truck Yard (alcohol for the pawrents and doggy ice cream!)

Favorite outing attire:

Goggles, a bandana and the occasional bow tie

Favorite snack:

Duck feet! Or Milk-Bones (the red ones) and pretty much anything the pawrents have on their plates

Follow his adventures at:

 nelsonthegoldendoodle

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and

walterthewolfhound

on Instagram;

@ngoldendoodle

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on Twitter;

facebook.com/nelsonthegoldendoodle

BK strikes a pose at Dallas Heritage Village.
BK strikes a pose at Dallas Heritage Village. (Tatia Woldt / Staff)

B.K., 9, chow-cavalier King Charles spaniel mix 

Owner:

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Tatia Woldt, Dallas

Occupation:

Dog About Town columnist,

The Dallas Morning News

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Favorite festival and why:

Deep Ellum Arts Festival, because it has a pooch parade, and it's also in B.K.'s neighborhood.

Favorite other place to go and why:

Dallas Heritage Village, Lee Harvey's, Klyde Warren Park and Mutts Cantina. They all go the extra mile for dogs and their people.

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Favorite outing attire:

Bow tie (B.K.'s "George Clooney" look)

Favorite snack:

Ice cream, especially McDonald's cones

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Follow his adventures at:

facebook.com/dogabouttown

,

@dog_about_town

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,

bk_dog_about_town

on Instagram

Bruce Wayne the French bulldog chills at Klyde Warren Park.
Bruce Wayne the French bulldog chills at Klyde Warren Park.(Amber Davis)
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Bruce Wayne, 8 months, French bulldog

Owner:

Amber Davis, Dallas

Occupation:

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Instigator

Favorite festival and why:

Christmas in July in the Bishop Arts District, because of "Emporium Pies, fake snow and lots of people to pet and admire him." Bruce Wayne is "quite the ham."

Favorite other place to go and why:

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McKinney Avenue Tavern for watching football on Sundays

Favorite outing attire:

Navy blue Lucy and Co. hoodie

Favorite snack:

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Dandelions

Follow his adventures at:

brucewaynethebully

on Instagram

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Dixicupcup, 9, brindle dachshund

Owner:

Robert Ankrum, Mesquite

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Occupation:

Ambassador of smiles, Fightin' Texas Waggie

Favorite festival and why:

North Texas Irish Festival, because it lasts three days, and all the various Octoberfests, because there are so many of them. Dixicupcup is quite fond of Guinness and Irish beers.

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Favorite other place to go and why:

NorthPark Center, for shopping, and because at Christmas, it's a great chance to show off the outfits. Dixicupcup is a fashionista.

Favorite outing attire:

The cowgirl outfit she wears to the State Fair - she likes the six-guns.

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Favorite snack:

Beggin' Strips, Robert ears

Follow her adventures at:

facebook.com/pages/dixicupcup /352173194892235

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Zazu, 5, and Zoey, 6, Maltesesand Gypsy Rose Lee, 3, Chinese crested

Owner:

Amy Marks, Dallas

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Occupation:

Therapy dogs, models

Favorite festival and why:

Easter in Lee Park, because they can meet so many new friends there

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Favorite other place to go and why:

Lee Harvey's, doggy fashion shows including the upcoming East Lake Pet Orphanage (elpo.org) show on May 16, benefiting homeless and needy animals

Favorite outing attire:

Pink fur (doggys' own), colored with Kool-Aid; tuxedos and ball gowns made by their private seamstress, Rhonda Arnold

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Favorite snack:

Whatever Amy's eating

Follow their adventures at:

facebook.com/pinkzazu