Canine Elegance: How Dogs Are Saving the World
Canine Elegance: How Dogs Are Saving the World
Published: May 6, 2014
The Grand Canine Event
At the end of April, the International Exhibition Center in the capital of Ukraine hosted a remarkable event organized by the Ukrainian Kennel Union. The International Dog Shows, “Golden Gates-2014” and “Ukraine-2014,” brought together nearly 4,000 purebred dogs from various countries, including France, Croatia, Poland, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine. The event was a spectacle of canine excellence, with 24 world-renowned experts from 16 countries evaluating the dogs’ conformation on 24 European-standard rings.
A Global Gathering of Canine Enthusiasts
The participants included a diverse range of breeds, from the popular Labrador Retriever and Siberian Husky to rare breeds like the Ukrainian Odis and the Yakutian Laika. The event also featured the All-Ukrainian Qualification Competitions in Canine Freestyle, a unique art of dancing with dogs, and various breed championships.
Highlights of the Event
The program included the traditional “Young Handler” competition, showcasing the talents of young dog handlers, and the grand finale, “Best in Show,” where the most deserving dogs competed for the top honors. The event was a family-friendly affair, with various show programs, including a drawing contest for children and numerous quizzes and lotteries.
International Recognition and Impact
The online broadcast of the event attracted tens of thousands of viewers from around the world, allowing them to witness the excitement of the main dog ring in Ukraine. Over 40 media outlets, both domestic and international, covered the event. Esteemed experts and guests from Bulgaria and Serbia praised Ukraine’s growing influence in the global canine community, highlighting the country’s hospitality and optimism despite the challenging political and social climate.
The Winners
In the “Best in Show” competition at the “Golden Gates-2014” International Dog Show, the winners were:
- Best Dog of the Show: Flemish Bouvier GREY TETIS GLORIA, owned by Kalinichenko G. & Schedrina O., Ukraine, Kiev, Bortnichi
- Second Place: Black Terrier BRT DONI-EL HIP HOP, owned by Demchuk T., Ukraine, Kiev
- Third Place: Wire Fox Terrier AGRIA ICEBREAKER, owned by Pervina N. & Geller Yu., Ukraine, Kiev
In the “Best in Show” competition at the “Ukraine-2014” International Dog Show, the winners were:
- Best Dog of the Show: American Akita UNITEDCOLLARS KNOCKING TO HEAVEN DOOR, owned by Onishchenko T. & Kovrigin O., Ukraine, Kiev
- Second Place: Wire Fox Terrier AGRIA ICEBREAKER, owned by Pervina N. & Geller Yu., Ukraine, Kiev
- Third Place: Bichon Frise FRIZZLED LIFE BRENDAN, owned by Pyatygina L. & Pyatygina S., Ukraine, Kiev
The event also supported charitable causes, with free admission for children under 10 and people with disabilities, and a portion of the proceeds donated to a local orphanage.
For more information, visit the Liza Journal.
