Dogs crowned winners at annual show marking start of Imnarja

A Pharaoh Hound (Kelb tal-Fenek) named Dora was crowned Best in Show at the 27th edition of the Malta Hunting Dog and Kelb tal-Fenek Show, held at Buskett on Thursday as part of the Imnarja festivities.

Dora also won the Best of Breed title for the Pharaoh Hound category, while a dog named Draco was named Best of Breed in the Maltese Hunting Dog category. Dora and Draco finished first and second respectively in the overall Best in Show competition.

The event, organised by the Federation for Hunting, Trapping and Conservation (FKNK), attracted 50 dogs from the two indigenous Maltese breeds.

The competition also featured a junior section. Photo: FKNK

This year's edition also introduced a new Junior Handling category for children aged between five and 13, in which participants were judged on their handling and control of their dogs during the show. The category was won by Kezia Vassallo, with 14 children taking part.

Other results were:

Best Junior in Show: Mint (1st), Sasha (2nd)

Best Puppy in Show: Golu (1st), Wenzu (2nd)

The FKNK thanked all participants, sponsor Farmina Malta, the Malta Canine Society, judge Stephen McArdle and the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for their support in organising the event.