Reality TV Buzz

The Greatest American Dog was a new ‘reality show’ on CBS this summer. Dogs and their owners lived in a house together, much like on Big Brother, and competed in challenges each week to stay in the game. Each week the ‘bottom three’ dogs and owners went before the judges panel to face elimination.

The contestants in the Greatest American Dog were:

BETH JOY and BELLA STARLET (7th Expelled)

New York (originally from Chicago)

Beth Joy’s occupation:  Bella’s Acting Manager

Bella Starlet’s breed:  Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Shih-Tzu, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Pomeranian mix (10 years old)

  

BILL and STAR (8th Expelled)

Flint, Texas

Bill’s occupation:  Building Maintenance

Star’s breed:  Brittany (7 years old)

  

BRANDY and BEACON (5th Expelled)

Orange County, Calif. (originally from Jonesboro, Ark.)

Brandy’s occupation:  Fashion Designer

Beacon’s breed:  Miniature Schnauzer (1 ½ years old)

  

DAVID and ELVIS (3rd Expelled)

New York (originally from Camden, N.J.)

David’s occupation:  Doctor

Elvis’ breed:  Parson Russell Terrier (2 years old)

 

ELAN and KENJI (2nd Expelled)

Portland, Ore.

Elan’s occupation:  Aspiring Dog Salon Owner

Kenji’s breed:  Giant Schnauzer (1 year old)

 

J.D. and GALAXY

Bend, Ore. (originally from Camp Lejeune, N.C.)

J.D.’s occupation:  Dog Entertainer

Galaxy’s breed:  English Pointer Border Collie (9 years old)

 

LAURA and PRESTON (6th Expelled)

Los Angeles (originally from Parsippany, N.J.)

Laura’s occupation:  Film Producer

Preston’s breed:  Pomeranian (5 years old)

 

LAURIE and ANDREW

Stafford, Va. (originally from Ravenna, Ohio)

Laurie’s occupation:  Doggy Day Care Owner (former fitness trainer)

Andrew’s breed:  Maltese (5 years old)

  

MICHAEL and EZZIE (1st Expelled)

Los Angeles (originally from San Diego)

Michael’s occupation:  Aspiring Comic

Ezzie’s breed:  Boston Terrier (2 ½ years old)

 

RON and TILLMAN (4th Expelled)

Oxnard, Calif. (originally from Santa Monica, Calif.)

Ron’s occupation:  Construction Manager

Tillman’s breed:  English Bull Dog (3 years old)

 

TERESA and LEROY (9th Expelled)

Fairfax, Va. (originally from Boston)

Teresa’s occupation:  Dog Sitter (former high school Latin teacher)

Leroy’s breed:  Border Collie (5 years old)

 

TRAVIS and PRESLEY

Los Angeles (originally from Perry, Okla.)

Travis’ occupation:  Bartender

Presley’s breed:  Boxer (1 ½ years old)

The final three contestants were Travis and Presley, Andrew and Laurie and J.D and Galaxy.  J.D. and Galaxy were eliminated at the final three judging , leaving Travis and Presley to compete against Andrew and Laurie for the title of Greatest American Dog.

Travis and his dog, Presley, won the title and the money.

The ‘break out’ stars of the Greatest American Dog were Bill and Star. You can keep up with Bill and Star on their own webpage at www.billandstar.com.

Clip of ‘doggie dance’ provided by CBS.