A Chihuahua in frills joins the party at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, the site of the second annual Downtown Dog Day Afternoon. There are almost 60,000 Chihuahuas registered in Los Angeles County, according to a database compiled by The Times, and 1,262 named “Princess.” (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Khena Raskin and her pooch, Yuki, take in the scene at Dog Day. L.A.’s Top Dogs database launched this week on The Times’ website (latimes.com/dogs) provides facts and figures on more than half a million registered dogs in the county. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A little love is shared between dogs at the outing. The canine compendium, researched and created by L.A. Times database producer Ben Welsh, reveals the most popular names and ranks breeds in terms of abundance. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A pair of pugs makes their way through the crowd. Labradors and pit bulls are among the most popular breeds in the county, according to the database. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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What’s luck got to do with it? Apparently a lot, since “Lucky” is the most popular name among registered dogs. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Lee Marshall of Pussy and Pooch pet boutique in L.A. passes hors d’oeuvres at the afternoon dog gathering. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Dogs and their owners mix and mingle. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
As always, local animal agencies suggest people spay and neuter their dogs -- to avoid unwanted animals overpopulating the shelters. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
