VILNIUSWelsh corgis are a breed of devoted racers, despite being most famous for their affiliation with the British royal family.
At least that’s what the 120 teams from throughout Europe competing in the Corgi Race Vilnius, in the capital of Lithuania, say. The event attracted a diverse group of furballs and their owners from Poland, Latvia, Germany, Austria, and Italy.
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The events, which included a solo sprint, a competition for the strongest voice, costume challenges, and group racing, drew thousands of Lithuanians to the capital’s largest park on Saturday.
The so-called World Corgi Meetup, which took place on Sunday, brought dogs from Lithuania together with their counterparts in the US, Ireland, and Poland through a live broadcast.
Retired teacher Janina Stoniene, who went to the marathon with her three granddaughters, said, “This is a lot of fun and great emotion for the entire family, something bright that many people are craving these days.” As the canines wore striking costumes like Batman, a princess, or an airplane, the kids expressed their admiration for the costume challenge.
The contest’s happy winner was a corgi named Amigo, who was dressed in a factory-themed costume that included Fur Factory lettering and two small chimneys. The winner of the solo race was another named Mango, whose owners are from Lithuania.
