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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.
ردود فعل زوار المهرجان العالمي للكلاب وإعجابهم بالمنافسات والأجواء الرهيبة 🐶✨
Attendees and participants at the International Dog Festival are sharing their feedback about the festival and their positive experiences 🐶✨
Join in on the fun and create your own memorable… pic.twitter.com/ofhdM97nQ9
— موسم الرياض | Riyadh Season (@RiyadhSeason) December 1, 2023
The event attracted a huge diverse audience, and everyone seemed to absolutely enjoy it!
الحماس كان سيّد الموقف .. في إعلان الفائزين في مسابقات اليوم الثاني والأخير من المهرجان العالمي للكلاب 🐩🎖️
The impressive Dog Festival that took place in #RiyadhSeason for the first time was full of excitement and entertainment for all dog lovers 🐩🎖️ #BigTime#RiyadhSeason pic.twitter.com/GkoF0U039p
— موسم الرياض | Riyadh Season (@RiyadhSeason) December 2, 2023
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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