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Two Phu Quoc ridgeback dogs will attend the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) World Dog Show 2011 to be held in Paris from July 7-10.
A Phu Quoc ridgeback named Đốm, a breed of dog from Phu Quoc Island off the Vietnamese southern province of Kien Giang, was sent to Paris on Monday night.
Another one named Vện (stripes) is also expected to join Đốm (spots) in the coming days.
Another one named Vện (stripes) is also expected to join Đốm (spots) in the coming days.
This year’s world dog show has attracted canines of all breeds from 130 countries and territories as part of activities to celebrate FCI’s 100th founding anniversary.
At the international dog show held in Belgium’s Anvers city in July, 1894, two Phu Quoc dogs Xoai (Mango) and Chuoi (Banana) were priced at 25,000 Belgian franc, 200 – 250 times more expensive than other four-legged contestants.
The World Dog Show is a sanctioned international dog show, held annually since 1971.
The show features skills of man’s best friends including agility, obedience, emotion, in addition to other dog-related events and demonstrations.
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