Udupi: Labrador, Alsatian, Dalmatian - It's Dogs' Day out at Ajjarkad
News and Pics by Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (RD/CN)
Udupi, Feb 23: A dog show was held on Sunday February 22 at the Ajjarkad Mahatma Gandhi district play grounds. It was organized with the aim of promoting pet-keeping among citizens of the district.
Animal care enthusiasts attended the show in large numbers.
MLA K Raghupathy Bhat inaugurated the show. District Urban Development Authority president Sudhakar Shetty was also present on the occasion.
Committee president Dr M T Manjunath welcomed the gathering while secretary Dr Shiva Kumar proposed the vote of thanks.
Various species of dogs such as the Great Dane, Labrador, Pomeranian, Rottweiler, bull mastiff, pug, German shepherd, boxer, golden retriever, Irish setter, Dalmatian, dachshund, spaniel, Lhasa Apso, Mudhol hound, bull dog, St Bernard, and local breeds were all found at the show. A total of 130 pet dogs participated in the show.