Valor Dachs Andromeda was ready for her closeup.

The 10-month-old miniature longhair dachshund, who goes by Rommie for short, had just won first place in the puppy division of the Jayhawk Kennel Club’s annual dog show Saturday.

Rommie sat perfectly still on a podium as she had her picture taken with her owner, Grace Witt of Kansas City, Mo., next to her elaborate first-place ribbon.

“She’s a good little dog,” Witt said, beaming.

More than 900 dogs from 160 breeds descended on the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds this weekend for the show, which featured competitions for both obedience and beauty. Though the American Kennel Club recognizes nearly 6,000 dog shows every year, shows like the Jayhawk Kennel Club’s attract participants from all over the country.

Ronald Menaker, American Kennel Club chairman, said this weekend’s event was impressive.

“It is very substantial show,” said Menaker, who was on hand to judge some of the events. “When you consider how many events we have every year, to have over 900 dogs here is very exciting.”

All day Saturday, owners and handlers fretted over their pooches’ appearance before presenting them to the competition judges.

For the owners of larger breeds, the grooming process can be labor intensive, to say the least.

Sisters Abby, 15, left, and Gretchen Kroese, 12, of Lincoln, Neb., ready their Scottish Terrier Maggie for competition at the American Kennel Club dog show sponsored by the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club. The show, which began Saturday, continues today at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Sherry Cole-Sykora came from Bloomington, Ind., to show five longhaired St. Bernards, which can grow up to 180 pounds. Each dog requires two-hours of preparation before they are ready to present.

“Before we bathe them, we bleach the white parts of their coat,” Cole-Sykora said. “Then we use a couple different shampoos and conditioners.”

Cole-Sykora spent half-an-hour alone blow-drying a 10-month-old, 150-pound St. Bernard puppy named Pythagoras, who sat patiently on a platform, slobbering only mildly throughout the ordeal.

The show ends today with a round of obedience and best-in-show competitions.