Mysuru Dasara 2026 Dog Show

Mysuru: The following dogs were declared winners at the Dasara Dog Show competition organised by Raitha Dasara Sub-Committee as part of Dasara Pet Show at J.K. Grounds in city yesterday.

The dogs were judged by international judges for their behaviour, discipline and personality. There were three prizes and certificates were given to all participants.

Participating dogs and their owners at Dasara Dog Show competition yesterday.

Seven dogs were shortlisted for the ‘Best in Show’ competition and the first three winners are: 1. German Shepherd (Male-Chest No. 562), 2. Labrador (Male-Chest No. 963) and 3. German Shepherd (Female-Chest No. 604).

Poodle (Chest No. 385) and Shih Tzu (Chest No. 289) bagged the consolation prizes.

A total of 706 dogs of 50 breeds with prices ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 2.50 lakh from Mysuru, Bengaluru, Kodagu, Mangaluru, Udupi, Belagavi and other places took part in the Dog Show competition. From small-sized Miniature Pinscher to the huge Great Dane took part. Non-recognised breeds were also allowed to take part in the competition this year.

Young pet lovers handled more than two dogs at a time and organisers said that the show saw a 20 percent increase in participation this year compared to last year.