The 2019 World Dog Show

The 2019 World Dog Show will attract thousands of participants from around the world. Many will be eager to attend one of the world's premier cynological events, where their pets can compete for the title of "Best Dog" and see representatives of various breeds.

Content

1 Where and when will it take place?
2 How to participate
3 Program and Features
4 Useful information for owners
5 Story

Where and when will it take place?

Each year, a new country is selected to host the World Dog Show. Over its nearly 47 years, the event has been held on four continents: South and North America, Eurasia, and Africa.

Important! The 2019 World Canine Championships will be held in Shanghai, one of China's largest cities. All events will be held at the massive SWEECC Convention Center from April 30 to May 3 (inclusive).

How to participate

To participate in the 2019 World Dog Show, please register on the event's official website, www.wds2019.cn/ . Please provide the following information in the appropriate fields:

date of birth and name of the dog;
family tree history, nicknames of father and mother;
breed;
hallmark number;
microchip number, place and date of its installation;
personal data of the owner;
owner's contact information, etc.

All purebred pets are eligible to participate, as the competition is held in 11 different classes. Participants must have a pedigree (a copy must be provided to the organizers) and be vaccinated against rabies and other diseases. Pets without the necessary vaccines may not be allowed into China. When traveling, you must carry these documents with you. All documents on an animal.

Upon registration, you must also pay the participant fee and provide a copy of your receipt. The fee depends on the category and registration date and ranges from $25 to $125. The later you register, the higher the fee. Russians may have difficulty paying due to sanctions. Last year, PayPal was used to resolve the issue. The organizers recommend using the SERA payment system.

Important! Registration for the World Canine Championships will be open until April 1, 2019.

Program and Features

WDS-2019 will feature several competitions and awards ceremonies in various categories. The program will currently include the following contests:

Kennels. Groups of at least three dogs of the same breed, color, and size may participate. The main judging criterion is the uniformity of the animals. Participants must have a rating of "good" or higher based on their competition results.
Breeders. Participants include a dog and her offspring (3 to 5 years old). They must be rated "good."
Pair. A pair consisting of a male and female of the same breed participates. Only participants with a rating of "good" or higher are eligible.

Most animals come to the Championship to compete for the title of best dog in the world. The main competition usually takes place at the end of the competition and serves as a sort of final assessment. Pets are judged on several criteria: color, bite, gait, character, and others. Depending on age, participants are divided into several classes:

junior puppies;
adult dogs;
veterans (over 8 years old).

Usually, the World Dog Show also hosts various competitions between animals: dancing with dogs, flyball, obedience, agility It is known that cynological experts from around the world will evaluate the pets in Shanghai. While most of them are Chinese, specialists from Finland, France, and other countries will also be invited.

The 2019 World Canine Championships will also feature a pet product exhibition. Guests and participants will be able to explore displays of pet food, grooming products, and other supplies from leading manufacturers, as well as learn about exciting developments in the field of canine science.

Useful information for owners

If you are planning to attend an international dog show in 2019, please note the following:

At the airport, animals undergo a thorough inspection. They must have proof of vaccination and a pedigree.
Organizers recommend that foreign guests with pets stay at the Venus International Hotel. It's best to book a room in advance. Participants from China can stay at any hotel.
Foreigners are provided with a transfer from the airport to the hotel, and then from the hotel to the event venue.
When registering one animal, two free human tickets are provided. Otherwise, admission to the exhibition costs $10-$15, depending on the day and program.

Be sure to prepare your dog for the flight, especially if it hasn't traveled long distances before, and set yourself up for victory.

Story

Today, the World Dog Show is one of the most prestigious and largest dog shows held internationally. Its history is marked by ups and downs, challenges and their overcoming. The event is supported by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).

Attempts to hold dog shows had been made before World War II and in the 1950s, but they lacked consistency and regularity. Organizational difficulties arose due to quarantine and transport restrictions on animals. In the early 1970s, the situation changed, and the idea of an international show became more realistic. However, in practice, things proved considerably more complicated.

Dog competitions began in 1971, although the WDS was officially held for the first time only in 1974. Paris became the venue. The show gradually gained popularity, attracting more and more animals from different countries each year. In 2015, Russia hosted the event, hosting a record number of participants – 27,000.

In 2018, three of the 10 prize places were taken by Russian pets.

Best dogs in the "agility" category: video