Some were nearly as tall as their humans, others fit snugly in a purse.

But all sizes and breeds drew cheers from the audience and proud smiles from their human companions at the annual dog show held Saturday, July 26 as part of the Padanaram Summer Festival, hosted by the Padanaram Business Association. George Leontire served as master of ceremonies.

Each dog has its moment in the July sun as their companions told a little about the canines before walking them in a small circle.

Some came dressed for the occasion, with bowties, bright bandanas and even a first birthday hat for Cooper, a French bulldog celebrating his big day.

Will Milbury, owner of show-sponsor Milbury and Company Real Estate Brokerage and a dog lover, decided to host the show for the first time last year. He noticed that many people brought dogs to the festival.

He is a big fan of the Westminster Dog Show, although the Dartmouth version was more low-key and less competitive, since all dogs received trophies. And the show had a readymade location: the real estate firm’s parking area.

Participants enjoyed the chance to spend time with their four-pawed pals.

Lesley Perry heard about the show when a friend entered last year.

This year, Clifford, the family’s five-year-old red fox Labrador, strutted his stuff. “We decided, why not enter him and show him off?’’ Perry said.

Conner Perry, 9, was happy to walk Clifford at the show. “He’s very beautiful,’’ Conner said proudly.

Although the weather conditions were cooler than some summer scorchers, Meghan Bedgio made sure her two-year-old labradoodle, the impressively named Maxwell Remington, wore dog-sized Crocs to protect his paws.

The colorful Crocs “protect him from the heat of the cement or asphalt,’’ said Bedgio, who adopted him last August from a local rescue.

What makes Maxwell so special? “Everything,’’ she said with a big smile. “He’s the sweetest boy I’ve ever met.’’

Linda Duarte accompanied her three-year-old miniature Australian shepherd Bailey.

“She loves to play,’’ she said of her lively companion. “If she could, she would play 24/7.’’

Peter Skamalycz walked his “granddog,’’ 10-week-old yellow Lab puppy Lulu. Typical of puppies, she walked only briefly around the circle before seeking to be held and cuddled.

There was no charge to enter the show, although donations were accepted for local rescue groups.

And the fun, based on the smiles on dogs and humans alike, was priceless.

“Everyone loves dogs,’’ said Kevin Quinn, a real estate agent with Milbury and Company Real Estate Brokerage.  “Everyone loves being a winner.’’