Corgis race, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — It’s not all about short-legged speed when 150 corgis gather for an international race celebrating the little dogs. There’s a costume parade, the “smartest nose,” and — of course —…
The fifth annual Corgi Race Vilnius took place in the Lithuanian capital's Vingis park on Saturday, drawing a record-breaking 150 corgis and their owners from nine countries. Organizers hailed it as the biggest edition yet. The competition featured not just the traditional short-legged speed race, but also a costume parade, the "smartest nose" challenge, and the loudest bark competition.
Participants came from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Germany, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, the United States and Britain - the country most closely associated with the breed, famously adored by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Notably, for the first time, a participant hailed from the breed's homeland, Lithuania. In the main running event, 94 dogs competed over 25 meters, with American competitor GG emerging as the winner, followed closely by U.S. entrant Mr. Corgington.
Lithuania's own Moka, a two-time former champion, secured the third position. However, the event was not solely focused on speed. Much of the program was dedicated to showcasing the dogs' other skills and the unique bond between them and their owners.
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