��vlog archives: A look back at the 1984 Beautiful Bulldog Contest

Since 1979, hundreds of bulldogs have fought to earn the coveted "Beautiful Bulldog" title.Each year, contestants walk the pup-way to strut their stuff and wow the judges. The winner earns a year-long reign as the Drake Relays mascot.Watch the video above to see Spike from Altoona become top dog in 1984.The 2024 Beautiful Bulldog Contest is on Sunday, April 21. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the pageant begins at 2 p.m.FROM 2023: Meet Patch, named Most Beautiful in Drake University's annual contest» Download the free ��vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayMore from the ��vlog archives��vlog archives: Looking back at the 1991 Beautiful Bulldog Contest��vlog archives: Rusty Wallace goes for a test drive at the Iowa Speedway��vlog archives: Hershey's Kissmobile made for one sweet ride RETRO ��vlog: Look back at Ringling Bros. 1981 circus at Vets Auditorium in Des Moines��vlog archives: River otters reintroduced to Iowa in wild turkey swap

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Since 1979, hundreds of bulldogs have fought to earn the coveted "Beautiful Bulldog" title.

Each year, contestants walk the pup-way to strut their stuff and wow the judges.

The winner earns a year-long reign as the Drake Relays mascot.

Watch the video above to see Spike from Altoona become top dog in 1984.

The 2024 is on Sunday, April 21. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the pageant begins at 2 p.m.

FROM 2023: Meet Patch, named Most Beautiful in Drake University's annual contest

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