The 2011 edition of the Italian dog show in Macerata was held on the 25th of September achieving great success.

Dogs are said to be the man’s best friends, and considering the success achieved on the 25th of September by the 19th Dog Show in Macerata, Italy, this must be true. Many people, not only owners of purebred dogs, but also many people that simply love dogs, gathered in the fairgrounds of Villa Potenza in Macerata, also attracted by the nice September day that was nothing like one of the first days of autumn.

The event, which was held along with the 67th Exhibition of Birds and Dogs, has been an unforgettable event for all the people that took part in it, most notably for children, who are often more and instinctively aware than adults of the deep relation that connects them to other animal species, especially to dogs. Moreover, children get often more astonished by the colours of the many species of birds that can always be admired during the event.

However, the protagonists of the event have been dogs: the show, which was born of the collaboration between the Province of Macerata, the dog-lovers club of Macerata and the Italian Association of dog lovers, has brought many purebred dogs to the Italian city, dogs that have been divided into categories and judged. There were many different breeds, form herding dogs to pinschers, from terriers to dachshunds, from hunting dogs to pointers, from retrievers to companion dogs. A summary of all the breeds of dogs, with over 500 dogs that have been accompanied by 400 breeders and private owners.

In addition to the competition, which has attracted many people wanting to watch the dog parade and admire some wonderful animals presented in the best possible way by their owners, the event also had another ace in the hole that has certainly caught the attention not only of experts, but also of the rest of participants, and also this event has been much appreciated by children. We are talking about the agility-dog competition, which was held open air with the participation of about a hundred dogs. Children and adults have watched with attention the deeds of the pets, which carried out an obstacle course showing their ability and agility. The dogs’ performances scored a hit: spectators were very involved in the show and supported the dogs, which had been asked to carry out a course - similar to the courses of horse racings - as quickly as possible and trying to commit the fewest penalties.

A day characterised by the love for dogs and entirely dedicated to these pets, which was meant to enhance these animals for both their aesthetic and agility peculiarities, as well as to develop the pure breeds of dogs and the breeding of these breed also for sport and zootechnical reasons. After the success achieved by this year’s show, the Italian Dog Show of Macerata will be held again next year!