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Vilnius Corgi Race Draws 130 Dogs, With Many Stopping Mid-Run
The festival added costume, scent and barking contests as 150 corgis from nine countries competed for prizes beyond speed.
- On Saturday, around 130 corgis from eight countries gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, for the annual Corgi Race. Owners waved toys, treats, and even a broom to coax their distracted pets toward the finish line.
- Organizer Edvinas Miskas Grinius launched the event six years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. The gathering has since evolved into an annual spectacle broadcast in Lithuania and the United States.
- Beyond the track, a six-year-old girl and her corgi, Amigo, won the costume category dressed as the legendary Iron Wolf. Corgington from California registered 111 decibels in the loudness competition, roughly the noise level of a chainsaw.
- Organizers bill the wooded park as the "European Corgi Capital." Grinius noted that because corgis are among the world's slowest dogs, the race is an "oxymoron" that draws spectators for the fun.
- While known for their association with Queen Elizabeth and their distinctive long bodies, corgis possess a loud bark that proves useful at events. Owner Zane Strong said the trait "comes in handy at events apparently," despite not being a favorable characteristic.
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Corgis competed in a race in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Saturday, August 15th. This international competition, called the Corgi Race Vilnius, also included a costume contest. Nearly 150 dogs from nine countries participated in the fifth edition of the event.
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