ROQUETAS DE MAR DOG SHOW

The pavilion Infanta Cristina de Roquetas de Mar was filled to capacity, not only by the public on Sunday, but by barking dogs of all breeds and sizes.

There gathered many hundreds of people, some with, but many without, their pets, who were taking part in, or attending, the ‘National Dog Show of Roquetas de Mar’. The event was organized by the Canine Association of Almería in collaboration with the Federation Canine Allianz of Spain and Worldwide.

Manuel Nieto, the event organizer, who is also a national and specialist judge coordinator and manager of the Almería Canine Association, explained in a statement that “We have had far more dogs than we expected. There are four classifications into which we have divided ten groups of dogs. Each group corresponds to a variety of different breeds. For example, pastoral dogs make upgroup one, group two is guard and defense dogs, Terrier group three.”

“Initially all of the dogs are cataloged after which we take them through the various stages of each competition culminating with the best of breed which will eventually compete for the entire group. The group winner will then go through to the grand finals.”

“We are extremely excited about the competition,” he continued, “and if all goes well, which is currently the case, there is no reason why in the very near future Almeria will not be hosting a large international competition devoted to man’s best friend.“