More than 600 dogs and their owners got together at Bukit Expo, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), for a day out and made it into the Malaysia Book of Records as The Biggest Gathering of Dogs in Malaysia at the recent 12th Dogathon

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Dogs get theirday at UPMAnnual affair sees morethan 600 canines turn upVIJENTHI NAIR BAILANDMORE than 600 dogs and their ownersgot together at Bukit Expo UniversitiPutra Malaysia UPM for a day outand made it into the Malaysia Book of Recordsas The Biggest Gathering ofDogs in Malaysia atthe recent 12th DogathonA slight drizzle in the morning failed todampen the spirits of those participating in theevent themed Aerospace Astronaut AsteroidsAstrodogs Woof offNearly 1 500 people braved the rain to watchthe showThe highlight of the day was a 2 5km racewhere dogs and their owners overcame obstacles on a hilly course through UPMThe winner of the large dog and male ownercategory was an 18 month old RottweilerBoxer mixed breed Tiger and his proud ownerLogendran Retnam 28This is the sixth time I ve taken part but thefirst time with Tiger Before I brought hisfather a four year old Boxer named Brunowho won the first place twice he said addingthat he also owned a Rottweiler and anAlsatianPet n You one of the sponsors of the eventorganised an agility demonstration whichattracted a lot of attention With a dog dancingto the beat of Crazy Little ThmgCalled Love dogsplaying fetch through hurdles and performingother tricks the demonstration definitely keptthe crowd rooted to the spotAmong the competitions were Space Idolwhere dogs paraded in interesting attire andshowed off their tricks Fastest Eating Duowhere dogs and their owners had to finish aset amount of food in the shortest time and theDog Owner Lookalike CompetitionThere were also doggy play zones mazes fordogs to find their owners and agility trainingequipment that included a wading pool set upfor the dogs to have a good timeMany booths were also set up by exhibitorsand sponsors showcasing products and services including dog food and nutrition petapparel accessories pet beds and bagsPet Positive president Anthony Thanasayanwho was also the guest of honour was pleasedto see the positive change in people s attitudetowards dogsIt is important to me for people Co acceptmy dog everywhere I go as I depend on him alot Anthony who is disabled and takes hisservice dog wherever he goes saidThe annual charity event was hosted byUPM s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine sZoological Club and all proceeds will bechannelled to Pro Kasih its community catchneuter release project which aims to controlthe population of stray cats in thecampus

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