Welsh Corgi Racing Thrills Hundreds in Ho Chi Minh City

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.