We Love Doodles event sets Guinness record with 296 dogs in Las Vegas

We Love Doodles Doodlepalooza 2026 drew 296 dogs to Cowabunga Canyon in Las Vegas on Sept. 27, setting a Guinness World Records title for the most dogs at a dog pool party. The fundraiser also supported Doodle Rescue USA’s rescue, foster and adoption work for doodles and poodle mixes.

Why it matters: - Doodlepalooza turned a community dog event into an official Guinness World Records title. - The fundraiser also brought attention and money to Doodle Rescue USA’s rescue work in Las Vegas. - The event connected doodle owners with foster and adoption needs for dogs still waiting for homes.

What happened: - We Love Doodles Doodlepalooza 2026 took place on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Cowabunga Canyon in Las Vegas. - A Guinness World Records adjudicator was on site to verify the count. - Guinness World Records confirmed 296 dogs attended, setting the title for most dogs attending a dog pool party. - Doodle Rescue USA organized the event, and We Love Doodles presented it. - Doodles and poodle mixes spent the afternoon at the waterpark with their families.

The details: - Dogs used the wave pool, splash pad and kiddie area. - People watched from shallow-water areas and grassy grounds. - The event was the inaugural Doodlepalooza. - The record-setting turnout surpassed the previous dog pool party mark. - Funds raised will support Doodle Rescue USA’s veterinary care, professional grooming, foster placements, transportation, behavioral assessments and adoption services. - Doodle Rescue USA is a Las Vegas-based nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes doodles and poodle-mix dogs. - The organization’s work includes moving dogs from shelters or owner surrenders into safe, stable homes. - We Love Doodles is a San Mateo-based dog grooming brand that sells at-home grooming products, including brushes, combs, shampoos and detanglers. - We Love Doodles began as an online resource for doodle owners before expanding into grooming products. - People can learn more about Doodle Rescue USA at doodlerescueusa.org. - People can learn more about We Love Doodles at welovedoodles.com.

Between the lines: - The event blended spectacle with fundraising, giving the record attempt a practical purpose beyond publicity. - The setup positioned We Love Doodles as a grooming brand with a direct stake in the doodle community it serves. - The on-site verification made the record easy to document and share. - Garrett Yamasaki, founder and CEO of We Love Doodles, said the company’s work has focused on helping people care for the dogs they love. - Yamasaki said We Love Doodles wanted the record to draw more attention to Doodle Rescue USA and to dogs still waiting for foster families and permanent homes.

What's next: - Doodle Rescue USA will continue rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming work across the Las Vegas Valley. - The organization is seeking support from people interested in adoption, fostering or donations. - We Love Doodles will keep promoting at-home grooming guidance and products for dog owners.

The bottom line: - Doodlepalooza set a world record and used that spotlight to support dog rescue work at the same time.