Ten numbered dogs participated in each round, competing in an exciting race that thrilled onlookers.
The participating dogs were well-loved and pampered by their owners, who made sure they were hydrated and comfortable before and after the races, holding and cuddling them, and even raising banners or transporting them in strollers.
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| Young owners bring their Welsh Corgis to a dog racing competition at the Labor Cultural Palace in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, April 21, 2024. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre |
Known for their friendliness and sociability, many Welsh Corgis lost focus amidst the crowd and their canine peers, often forgetting their primary task of racing.
As the race began and the barriers opened, some dogs dashed forward following their owners’ calls, while others stopped to interact, urinate, or display aggression.
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| A dog owner and her Welsh Corgi at a dog racing competition at the Labor Cultural Palace in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, April 21, 2024. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre |
Despite loud cheers from the pet owners, many distractions rendered their efforts futile.
Some resorted to using training tools, toys, and teddy bears to lure their pets to the finish line.
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| A dog owner and his Welsh Corgi at a dog racing competition held at the Labor Cultural Palace in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, April 21, 2024. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre |
The spectacle of the short-legged, chubby Welsh Corgis engaging in humorous antics brought laughter to many attendees.
Shyer dogs, losing sight of their owners, scanned the surroundings and dashed off upon spotting other dogs.
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| A Welsh Corgi is transported in a stroller to a dog racing competition held at the Labor Cultural Palace in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, April 21, 2024. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre |
According to Nhu, her Xúc Xích (Sausage), a Welsh Corgi that was among the top three in the race’s final round, participated for the first time, prepped by two days of practice.
“I called his name, he ran toward me, and then we ran together,” Nhu explained, describing her training method for her dog.
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| Nhu (L) and her dog, ‘Xúc Xích,’ at a dog racing competition held at the Labor Cultural Palace in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, April 21, 2024. Photo: Binh Minh / Tuoi Tre |
Truc Linh, the owner of a finalist named Bí Đỏ (Pumpkin), expressed regret when her canine veered off just a meter short of the finish line.
Linh, who also owns two French bulldogs, brought Bí Đỏ specifically for the Welsh Corgi race.
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