Local Philadelphia Shih Tzu Named Eukanuba Challenge Champion Finalist

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May 17, 2011, 08:00 ET

MASON, Ohio, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO: Shih Tzu – Chloe – from Yardley, PA was just named a finalist in the Eukanuba 28-Day Challenge Champion Contest; there will be a total of five finalists. As a finalist, Chloe and four other canines from around the U.S. have each won a year's supply of Eukanuba food.

WHAT: Between Feb. 15 and April 30, 2011, dog owners taking the 28-Day Challenge were encouraged to enter the Challenge Champion Contest by submitting 100 words or less to explain their dog's transformation from good to extraordinary while eating Eukanuba for just 28 days. The winning "Challenge Champion" will be announced on Eukanuba's Facebook page Monday, June 6, 2011. The top dog will receive the pink carpet treatment with a Hollywood-style photo and video shoot, appear in the September issue of Dog Fancy magazine and star in an upcoming Eukanuba print advertisement.

ABOUT CHLOE: Chloe, the year-old Shih Tzu represents small breeds in a big way. Her owner, Joanne took the Challenge to improve Chloe's digestive health. In just 28 days, Chloe's coat is shinier, she has increased energy and is no longer a picky eater. As a young adult dog, Chloe regularly participates with Joanne in community charity dog walks and fundraisers and continues to excel in training classes. She's already mastered more than 13 commands, and is on her way to completing her next extraordinary goal of becoming certified as an American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen.

MEDIA OPPS:

Interview Chloe's owner to hear her reaction to being named a finalist and learn first-hand about Chloe's transformation since switching to Eukanuba
Videos and images of Chloe and her owner
Interview Eukanuba spokesperson to learn why Chloe stood out to be named a finalist

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SOURCE Eukanuba