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London — Over 15,000 purebred dogs from dozens of countries, from small dachshunds to giant mastiffs, barking and pretending in Madrid on Thursday, postponing the event to 2020 for a pandemic Two years after it was done, I competed for the prize at the World Dog Show.
With her finishing touch to Laura, a giant black poodle, Spanish dog groomer Robert Garcia, most importantly in his responsibility, she takes care of her happiness. I said that.
"Yesterday she had a spa bath. They live like a king," he said. The
show features a variety as popular as Teckel, also known as the Dachshund, along with a small Ukrainian flag, like what the Ukrainians brought to the competition.
"I am delighted to be able to participate in this exhibition. This exhibition is very prestigious all over the world and attracts people from all countries. And we Overcame the very difficult difficulties of coming here, "said the owner, who named her only Marlene.
Marlene, who said she was from the port city of Odesa, has been at war since the February 24 invasion of Russia, which the Kremlin describes as a "special military operation." Asked.
At this event, 250 of the approximately 400 breeds approved by the International Dog Federation will be counted and dogs will fight in 70 rings until Sunday.
Dutchman Philippe Meyer, who traveled two days by car to participate in the contest, won the dog's first award. "He did what he always did and won," he said.
The general public also enjoyed rare breeds such as hairless dogs in Peru.
This is the third time Spain has hosted a contest following the 1992 Valencia show and the 1983 Madrid. This year there are two world dog shows, including the current show in Madrid and the show in Brazil in December. .. (Report by Guillermo Martinez and Elena Rodriguez, Written by Emeria Sithole-Matarise, Edited by William Maclean)
