The International Pup & Trainer Contest (IPTC) took place April 3-6 at Center On Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted Street.
The event was emceed by Pup Figaro. The IPTC Meet and Greet took place at Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark Street. The Previous year’s winners, Pup Jaxx and Trainer Chipper gave their step aside speeches, and Pup Star Orion from California took home the title of International Puppy 2025, while Pup Brewer Canis from Oklahoma was runner up.
There was no title awarded for Trainer this year—that title will be retired. The IPTC After Party also took place at Jackhammer, closing out the weekend.
