The Midwest Puppy & Handler Contest took place the weekend of Feb. 17-18 for the first time since 2019.
The contest's meet-and-greet was held at Cellblock Feb. 17. The contest itself was hosted by the Leather Archives & Museum the following evening, and was hosted by Diamond Yaki.
The previous winner, Midwest Puppy 2019-2022 Pup Zephyr, gave his step-down speech and passed the torch and sash onto the new winner, Pup Blueper, the new Midwest Puppy for 2023. The title of Midwest Handler 2023 will stay with Daddy Nick for another year; he has been carrying the title since 2019.