Dog Show organised at Science City

Kapurthala, March 6, 2022: Science City organized 13th and 14th Annual All Breed open Dog show with the objective of creating awareness of domesticated biodiversity and the science of evolution which can be most easily understood by common people and children through the example of various dog breeds around us. About 300 dogs from 40 breeds like German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Doberman pinscher, American bulldog, mastiff and bullmastiff, boxer, Great Dane, Rottweiler etc. participated in the event. A team of Renowned judges Mrs. Olga K Hmelevskaya from Ukraine, Mr. Pradip Ghosh from Kolkata and Dr. Ankit Chhiber from Kotkapura  evaluated dogs during various events.

Mr. Dayama Harish Om Parkesh, IPS, Senior Superintendent of Police Kapurthala   was the chief Guest at this occasion. During his address he said that dogs play a very important role in human life. A dog show is a competitive dog sport that involves the presentation of pure bred dogs to be judged for conformity to respective breed standards and to determine the best specimens of each dog breed. He highlighted the contribution of Dogs in different fields, like in detection of explosives, illegal drugs, theft and various other crimes.

Speaking at this occasion, Dr. Neelima Jerath, Director General Science City said that domesticated animals and plants form a critical part of human civilization and culture. The world canine organization, largest registry of dog breeds in the world has recognized 339 pure breeds of dogs divided into 10 groups. Dogs constitute an important part of the domesticated faunal gene pool as several breeds are used for working, sporting, herding, hunting and as toys. She also informed that  an Exhibition on Domesticated Faunal Biodiversity has been displayed at this occasion to provide information to general masses about this important gene pool.

Dr.  Rajesh Grover, Director, Science City present at the occasion said that more than any other animal on the planet, the canine has been the most closely linked to humans. Over the centuries, they have played essential roles in our society. They are our mentors, companions, partners in work and play, as well as our teachers. Further, man has deliberately bred the Dog to suit specific purposes and tasks in the last few centuries, he added.