The final votes are in, and Tribune readers have crowned San Luis Obispo County’s cutest dog. Missy, an 8-year-old toy poodle with a feisty personality, was named the top dog in The Tribune’s 2025 ...

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Missy, a 6.5-pound toy poodle from Cayucos, is the winner of The Tribune’s cutest dog contest. Courtesy of Cheryl Claypool The final votes are in, and Tribune readers have crowned San Luis Obispo ...