27-04-2025
40 Indian, foreign breeds feature in Trichy dog show
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Trichy: Around 150 dogs from 40 different breeds competed in various events at a dog show at the Khajamian School in Trichy on Sunday.
The show, organized by The
Delta Kennel Club
, saw dogs featuring from Chennai, Coimbatore Ooty, and Madurai as well. Indian varieties such as Chippiparai, Kombai, Kanni, and Rajapalayam and foreign breeds such as Retrievers and Rottweilers were the main attractions.
Competitions were conducted in 11 categories with eight dogs competing in the final round. The best dog was evaluated based on several criteria including physical attributes, movement and temperament. A special prize was given to the best Indian breed dog as well. Sharat Sharma, the founder of the Gurgaon Kennel Club, judged the dogs.
Delta Kennel Club secretary Clement Raj said that the purpose of the show was to raise awareness about dog care and training, especially of Indian breeds. "The show marks a milestone for Trichy as it is the first time such an event is being held in the city," he said.
