The parade evolved from a bar prank, as a member of the club hatched the idea for a canine-centered "krewe" and it took hold. The Krewe was granted official parading status by the city of New Orleans in 1994.
The parade originated from a bar joke, when a club member conceived an idea for a dog-focused "krewe" group, which gained acceptance. The krewe was officially recognized as a parading entity by the city of New Orleans in 1994.