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The Hindu
22-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Over 300 dogs take part in All-Breed Championship Show in Coimbatore
Over 300 dogs of more than 40 breeds from across India took part in the 3rd and 4th All-Breed Championship Dog Show held at the Hindustan College of Arts and Science Auditorium Grounds in Coimbatore city on Sunday. Organised by the Covai Manchester Kennel Club and affiliated with the Kennel Club of India, the event was conducted under the official 11-group classification system. The participating dogs were evaluated by a panel of judges based on breed standards, including structure, movement, coat, and presentation. Winners and runners-up from each group were shortlisted for the final round, where eight dogs were selected for the Best in Show honours. Special awards were also presented in the categories of Best Puppy in Show, Best Indian Breed, Best in Show Bred in India, Best Handler, and Best Junior Handler. The 11 show groups were: Pastoral Group, Working Dogs, Terriers, Dachshunds, Spitz Varieties, Scent Hounds, Pointing Dogs and Setters, Retrievers, Flushing and Water Dogs, Toy and Companion Dogs, Sight Hounds, and Indian Native Breeds. A. Dhanu Roy, president of the Covai Manchester Kennel Club, said the event served not only as a competition but also as a platform for the public to learn about various dog breeds, responsible breeding practices, and canine care.
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kovai Manchester Kennel Club to host All Breed Championship Dog Show
The Kovai Manchester Kennel Club, in collaboration with the Kennel Club of India, is set to host its prestigious 3rd and 4th All Breed Championship Dog Show on June 22. The event will feature over 300 purebred dogs from across India, representing more than 40 diverse breeds. The show promises to be a memorable experience for breeders, dog owners, and pet lovers, highlighting the human-canine bond through competition. International judges, including D. Krishnamurthy, Shharat Sharma, and Anjeli Vaid, will evaluate participants based on breed standards, structure, coat, movement, and overall performance. The event will take place at the Hindustan College of Arts & Science Auditorium Ground, near Nava India Signal, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore.
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
130 canines of top breeds vye for honours at open dog show in Tiruchi
The Delta Kennel Club of Tiruchi hosted a dog show in the city on Sunday with an aim to provide a platform to breeders to showcase their dogs and propagate ethical canine breeding practices in the delta region of Tamil Nadu. Sharat Sharma, an affiliate judge with the Kennel Club of India, presided over the show. The dogs were judged based on four criteria namely obedience, teething, stacking, and handling. A total of 167 dogs were registered for the event, of which 130 were present. The canines competed in 11 groups. These were classified as shepherd, working, and hunting dogs, terriers, hounds, retrievers, small dog breeds, and Indian dog breeds. Dog breeders and handlers from Tiruchi, Madurai, Udhagamandalam, Coimbatore, and various districts and States took part in the event. A. Clament Raj, secretary of the Delta Kennel Club - Tiruchi, said inculcating ethical breeding practices would help in preserving the genetic make-up of the dog breeds. 'To this end, the Delta Kennel Club of Tiruchi plans to host workshops on ethical breeding for the benefit of the breeders soon,' Mr. Raj added. Club president A. Rajavel said they were planning to conduct competition for dogs in future. E. Abdul Kalam, a dog breeder from Kattur, voiced enthusiasm over the initiative. He said the open dog shows would enable breeders to train the dogs and win accolades from a recognised club. 'Earlier, if we wanted to compete in an open dog show we would have to travel to Ooty or Coimbatore,' said Mr. Kalam.
