The World Dog Show 2023 was held from August 23 to August 27, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Palexpo exhibition center near the airport
. The event included the Grand Prix de Genève on August 23, which was a CACIB show for all breeds with up to 5,000 dogs participating
. The main World Dog Show took place from August 24 to 27, with different FCI groups judged on separate days
. Key highlights and details of the event include:
- Over 20,000 dogs were presented over five days in about 80 rings simultaneously
- The show featured rare and nationally recognized breeds, including the Kritikos Lagonikos, which competed in a newly created Group 11 for non-FCI breeds
- The event was highly international, with participants from countries such as Australia, Kazakhstan, Romania, and Poland
- Special breed club shows and Swiss national specialties were organized alongside the main event, with titles like Swiss Show Champion and Swiss Beauty Champion awarded
- The Best in Show winners included dogs from various breeds such as Portuguese Water Dog, English Setter, Affenpinscher, Bernese Mountain Dog, and others
- The event was well supported by exhibitors, breeders, handlers, judges, photographers, sponsors, and visitors, and the organizers expressed gratitude to all involved
The World Dog Show 2024 is planned to be held in Zagreb, Croatia
. This event is one of the largest and most prestigious international dog shows, showcasing a wide variety of breeds and attracting global participation
