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Rare dog breeds to compete at Chennai show

Vani Doraisamy

ON SHOW: The Afghan Hound, one of the rare breeds that will vie for the `Best of Show' crown at the Dog Show in Chennai from Friday. - PHOTO: BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

CHENNAI: For dog lovers in the city, serendipity is just around the corner with Chennai getting ready to host some of the rarest breeds at the first ever international dog show hosted by The Kennel Club of India.

On December 8, 9 and 10, rare canine breeds from countries such as Germany, Brazil, U.S. and Thailand will vie for the `Best of Show' crown at the KCI's First and Second FCI International Dog Show being held along with the Madras Canine Club's 74th and 75th Championship Dog Show.

The Federation Cynologique Internationale is the largest canine body in the world. "We have received over 700 entries — including 60 Indian breeds — and more than fifty per cent are very rare breeds which would perhaps never have been seen in India till now," says C.V. Sudarsan, founder secretary, Madras Canine Club.

There will be five specialty shows for popular breeds such as the Dobermann, the Golden Retriever, Boxer, Great Danes and Pugs. Also on show would be breeds such as the Irish Setter, Golden Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Beagle, the various Dachshunds, Whippet, Saluki, Rajapalayam, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzu, Rottweiler, Dogue de Bordeaux and Welsh Corgi Pembroke.

Breeders will be able to learn first hand from specialists, methods of improving and developing a particular breed. While Commissioner of Police, Letika Saran, will be the chief guest for the December 8 show, State Information Minister Parithi Ilamvazhuthi will be chief guest on December 10. Canine contestants will be judged by a select panel of international judges. The shows will be held at the University Union Grounds, Chetpet. For more details, call 2626 0693/2621 4911/2621 3661.

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