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Madras Canine Club’s 80th and 81st Championship Dog Show held

Here a dog, there a dog, everywhere a dog dog … It was a dogs’ day all the way at the Madras Canine Club’s 80th and 81st Championship Dog Show here on Sunday.

Magnificent animals, strutting their stuff on the ramp, or showing off their special talents; they deserved all the attention they got. But it was also hard work and some of them retired with their owners to catch some shade and chill under some nice cool towels.

Every breed imaginable and every one of them on their best behaviour, from the massive Great Danes and St. Bernards to the one foot long and 10 inches high Miniature Pinscher. Tinku, a Pinscher had come second in the breed round that meant that she was the second best Miniature Pinscher at the show. Her owner K. Ramesh said that last year she had come first. “They check for height, weight, appearance and style,” he said.

International All Breeds Judge Secretary, Kennel Club of India, C.V. Sudarsan, said the dogs are judged based on international standards set by canine experts. “The dog that fits closest to the standard is chosen the best of each breed,” he said.

On another corner are some real studs. These dogs are trained to perform specific tasks, such as sniffing or scenting, tracking and protecting. It is much more than just doggie games for these guys, as they are used by the police and other institutions such as the Railway Protection Force to seek out suspicious activity.

Tow proud German Shepherds lie basking in the sun, tongues out, after their tiring routine at the obedience round. An officer explains that German Shepherds and Labradors are the best suited for these types of activities.

Mr. Sudarsan said the dog show, which had participants from across the country, had some of the rarest breeds that one could hope to see. One such rare breed is the Siberian Husky.

Champion Innisfreen Grey Shadow v Yashbans aka Indie Baba is a young Siberian Husky, a champ not just in India but also in the U.S. and Canada.

His owner Rishya Hemchandra said though the Siberian Husky was very rare and came for extreme cold climes, it was the only breed that could adapt to any climate. “When he is in a hot climate, he sheds his inner coat and then grows it back in the cold. Huskys are also extremely affectionate contrary to what people think. They don’t bite because they have a history of working with people,” she said.

Rishya, a professional breeder, said that she took over the job from her mother. “I love dogs and it is a great hobby, but it is also a hobby that pays,” she said adding that one Husky could cost anything between 55-65 thousand rupees.

Owners fussing endlessly over their pets, and an audience loving every moment of it. The dog show was more than just doggy’s day out.

Source:The Hindu