Riyadh Season’s First-Ever Dog Festival: 250+ Breeds Take the Stage

Sara W.
Riyadh Season’s First-Ever Dog Festival: 250+ Breeds Take the Stage

Riyadh Season’s First-Ever Dog Festival: 250+ Breeds Take the Stage

As part of Riyadh Season’s wonderful activities, it has hosted the first-ever dog festival.

This huge event brought over 250 diverse dog breeds to the city for competitions, family entertainment, and undoubtedly plenty of tail wagging.

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This inaugural global Riyadh Dog Festival was a remarkable experience. Riyadh Dog Festival Dog enthusiasts marked Thursday, November 30, to Friday, December 1, on their calendars. Attendees witnessed dogs participating in competition categories such as Best of Breed, Best in Show, a Beauty Pageant, and agility competitions like the Saluki Race, IGP (Internationale Gebrauchshund Pruefung, a test of tracking, obedience, and protection skills), and Agility.

Riyadh Season’s First-Ever Dog Festival: 250+ Breeds Take the Stage

Paw Lovers United!

The event attracted a huge diverse audience, and everyone seemed to absolutely enjoy it!

 

Changing Perspective Towards Dogs In Saudi

It’s well-known that dogs in the region were primarily regarded for their utilitarian roles, serving as working animals or guards. However, events such events show  a significant shift in acknowledging and celebrating dogs as cherished companions and essential members of families, as the idea of having dogs as pets had been a relatively recent, due to changes in  lifestyles, the presence of more expats, and a global shift in attitudes toward pets within Saudi society.

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