World Dog Show 2015: the most prestigious dog show in the world is underway.
Milan, 11 June 2015 - The World Dog Show 2015, the most awaited and prestigious dog show in the world, was presented this morning at Milano Fiera (Rho) from today, Thursday 11 June, until Sunday 14 June. The press conference was attended by Dino Muto, President of ENCI (Italian National Dog Association); Rafael de Santiago, President of FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale); Guido Perosino, International Judge, Italian Representative in FCI; Andrea Poggio, National Deputy Director of Legambiente; Antonino Morabito, member of the national board of Legambiente; Flavio Morchi, Scientific Communication Director of Royal Canin Italy.
“A dream that becomes reality. After 4 years of preparations, the time has finally come to open to the world a unique event that I am sure will win over exhibitors and visitors - comments Dino Muto, President of ENCI - The World Dog Show 2015 is the tangible expression of the beauty and passion that the dog world represents. In these days, in addition to being able to admire 30 thousand dogs of over 300 breeds from 68 countries, it will be possible to attend numerous exhibitions in the most varied disciplines that unite man and dog in a wonderful relationship of love and respect. A healthy and harmonious relationship, as it should always be between man and his best friend ”.
"My personal thanks, and that of ENCI - adds Dino Muto - to the International Cynological Federation for having believed in us and, above all, in the quality of the Italian dog world which, every year, concretely demonstrates that it is working for the modernization and improvement of this wonderful world ". From 6.30 this morning there is an effervescent atmosphere among the stands already set up and the exhibitors have shown great enthusiasm, ready to give emotions in the different rings dedicated to the most represented breeds in the world. Official sponsor of the most prestigious and awaited dog event in the world is Royal Canin. “We are very pleased to sponsor this year's World Dog Championship. It is a unique opportunity to convey the technical and social values but above all the passion for dogs and the importance of knowing and respecting their needs to the general public of enthusiasts and connoisseurs of the breeds "says Flavio Morchi, director of communication scientific Royal Canin Italia.
During the meeting, a partnership was presented and signed between ENCI and LEGAMBIENTE which aims to work for the improvement of the relationship between man and nature and, in particular, between humans and pets, fostering a renewed civic sense that promotes management of canine daily life in urban and rural centers, as well as greater awareness of the institutions. "ENCI considers it essential to take concrete actions to spread the culture of respect towards our four-legged friends among operators and experts in the dog sector, among enthusiasts and, especially among young people - comments Dino Muto - focusing attention on good practices of animal welfare and on the quality of the man / dog relationship ".
The partnership between ENCI and Legambiente represents the first step of a virtuous path that finds its ideal presentation during the World Dog Show, a unique event that after 15 years returns to Italy where man and dog are the undisputed protagonists. An impressive sounding board of a common commitment. “Man's best friend, given to us on loan from nature, has always represented a very welcome help for human life - declares Antonino Morabito, Head of National Legambiente Fauna and Animal Welfare. Today, in a society with fewer and fewer opportunities for daily contact with the natural environment, it is the best ally to remind us of the great responsibility we have in the conservation of our planet for current and future generations. The Legambiente-ENCI agreement intends to enhance the work of those who dedicate energy and love to dogs by assuming a fundamental commitment to society and nature ".
The first concrete action relating to the agreement with ENCI is the participation on the occasion of WDS2015 in Nature Alert, the European campaign in defense of the rules for the protection of Nature (Habitat and Birds directives) which has three major objectives:
1) avoid the weakening of European rules in defense of Nature;
2) make the European citizens' love for Nature visible to the European Commission;
3) defend the ecosystem services, socio-economic benefits and well-being for the human population offered by Nature.
Everyone can participate by taking a minute to subscribe to the campaign by accessing the website www.naturealert.eu and entering their email address together with their name and surname.
From today, the Legambiente volunteers will involve the WDS2015 participants in a nice collection of shots and selfies to spread the campaign through social media with the two hashtags #AllarmeNatura - #itsmynature. All updates from the rings, divided by race and class, are published in real time on the official website www.wds2015.com.
11.06.2015
Marco Barabanti
WORLD DOG SHOW 2015