The dog show has been organized by Dogs camp for the last
two years (see website below). Dogs camp is a local organisation devoted to
the happy co-existence of humans and dogs in the neighborhood. They try to
ensure that all the local dogs are under control, have a good time, get on
with the other dogs and don’t upset the residents, especially the ones who
don’t love dogs.
Events Happened often:
Small dog race
Medium dog race
Large dog race
Most Newtown dog
Best trick
Dog/owner look-alike
Most disadvantaged dog
Best puppy
Did you know that children exposed to cats and dogs during their first year
of life appear less likely to develop allergies in life?
children who were exposed to dogs and cats 1 year or younger were
significantly less likely to test positive for allergies later in life than
those who were not.
Obesity is the most common nutritional disorder among people1 and pets2
Obesity is caused by the same factors in people and pets — Increased
consumption of calories and decreased physical activity
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions among people and pets
An extra five pounds on a dog that should weigh 17 pounds or an extra three
pounds on a cat that should weight 10 pounds is similar to an extra 50
pounds on a person who should weigh 170 pounds — that's a lot of pounds for
people and pets!
The health risks associated with obesity are similar in people and pets.
Overweight people and pets are at higher risk of developing health problems
such as heart disease, skeletal problems, breathing problems, diabetes and
arthritis
Obesity can significantly reduce life expectancy in pets and people
Facts on Pets
50% of pets in the United States are overweight or obese — that equates to
60 million pets
10% over ideal body weight is considered overweight and 20% over ideal body
weight is clinically defined as the onset of obesity. The risk of health
problems is significantly increased in overweight and obese pets3
The risks of obesity also increase in pets between the ages of 6 to 12 years
and in pets that have been spayed or neutered.3
Some breeds of dogs, such as Labrador Retrievers, Cairn Terriers, Cocker
Spaniels, Long-haired Dachshunds, Shetland Sheepdogs, Basset Hounds and
Beagles and mixed-breed cats have a greater tendency to gain weight and
become obese
