Over 10,000 dogs at Euro Dog show in Zagreb
More than 10,000 dogs from around the world participated Saturday at this year’s Euro Dog Show in several categories, including that for Europe’s top beauty.
“It’s the biggest Euro Dog show so far in the number of foreign participants. We will host over 10,400 dogs, including some 1,000 from Croatia,” said Damir Skok, head of Croatia’s kennel federation (HKS). The previous event which took place in Helsinki in 2006 drew some 10,000 dogs, half of them from Finland, he added.
The first international dog show in Zagreb was held in 1932 - more than 70 years of tradition are also one guarantee more of the experience and expertise. At the three-day event in Zagreb which opened on Friday the largest contingent of some 2,000 dogs comes from Italy, followed by 1,300 Russian and 900 Hungarian pets. Today, this modern cynological organisation, located in the heart of the city, has about 130 cynological clubs under its patronage and organises 9 international and 7 national dog shows every year. Besides these activities the clubs organise special dog shows for all dog breeds represented in the Croatian Kennel Club.
Some 50 countries are represented at the contest. Since Eastern Europe has opened its borders its judges have become very popular, its native breeds have conquered the west and its exhibitors have found the way to western areas. The quality is high and their wins very frequent. No wonder that the FCI has started to grant permission to organize European and World Shows as they guarantee lots of entries.
To be allowed to enter the country, dogs need identifications according to the regulations. Dogs coming from EU-countries have to possess a pet passport according to the EU-regulations, while dogs coming from other countries need a veterinarian certificate issued by the competent institution of the country in question.
Categories / Classes
Baby Class – 3 to under 6 months
Puppy Class - 6 to under 9 months
Youth Class - 9 to under 18 months
Intermediate Class - 15 to under 24 months
Open Class - 15 months and older
Working Class - 15 months and older (with FCI Working certificate)
Champion Class - 15 months and older (only national or the international champions will be admitted)
Veteran Class - dogs of 8 years and older (excellent I competes for the BOB title).
In the Baby Class, the Puppy Class and the Veteran Class no titles will be awarded. The first 4 dogs of the each class will be ranked as long as they were evaluated at least as “promising” or “very good”. In the Veteran Class the dog evaluated as “excellent l” may be awarded the title of “European Veteran Winner”. In the Youth Class the dog evaluated as “excellent l” may be awarded the title of “Youth Winner” = “European Youth Winner” and “Croatian Youth Winner”.
Organisers expected several thousand visitors at Zagreb’s fair exhibition halls to watch contests in obedience, beauty and agility that will be evaluated by 115 international referees. The event is sponsored by Pedigree. The organization was managed by Mr.Damir Skok, a young veterinarian working for Pedigree and thus well trained and PR minded. The degree of professionalism was high and there are no negative comments from the exhibitors. Whether you’ve been showing real dogs for years, have never shown a dog in your life, or even have never owned a real animal, this game is fun, challenging, and a unique experience.
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