HOW ABOUT ORGANISING A DOG SHOW IN DOHA

thanks chalsea for your comments wrt the special consideration to QATAR.

yes there should be one dog show to be organised.

yeh I am interested to be the part of it.

:D

Got it, Chelsea.

I don't appreciate the photo at all - I've no idea why an animal lover would choose it.

However, if there is going to be a dog show, I would rather it be done alongside QAWS so it is done properly and not half-arsed as that could be potentially dangerous for both the humans and the dogs.

"Love" is a little strong. We've never met so I won't pass judgement until then. We're confused though that's for sure! Someone supporting animal rescue work and offering to help QAWS doesn't generally then turn around and offer to import any breed of dog you want!! I guess we'll see what happens!

I only saw the picture on top of this thread.

[:) Happy now?]

I couldn't imagine you appreciated such horror for an animal, Chelsea.

We're not against having a dog show but it would be far from Crufts - think more along the lines of Waggiest Tail and Biggest Ears :D

As long as it is done properly, humanely and with the welfare of the animals in mind the whole time, then it could be a fun day out for those with genuine family pets.

Oh, no, they love you, spvet. What a surprise.

QAWS has discussed having a dog show many times over the years but we have come across many problems that have prohibited us having a show to date.

The most important ones are:

1. A venue - few places would allow us to gather with anything upwards of 100 dogs. The area would have to be huge to allow enough space for all the dogs to gather before and during the event but also provide water supply, an air-conditioned area etc.

2. There will be many un-neutered animals as following local religion, neutering is considered haram. This could lead to uncontrollable fighting amongst dogs, especially if there are bitches on heat.

3. There are very few places to socialise a dog in Qatar so most dogs will have never been around so many other dogs before. Having so many un-socialised dogs in one area may cause stress and again, fighting unless a large enough venue could be found.

4. Many dogs are kept outside and have not had adequate training for them to be kept under control at such a busy event full of distractions. With the fashion for large breeds, we were worried that people would bring along their "pet" which has never left the garden or been on a lead and have no control over them which would cause absolute chaos!

We are working out the best way of having a pet show as a fund-raiser for QAWS. There would however, be strict rules for entry, such as all male dogs over 6 months would need to be neutered etc. Would you be interested in helping us organise such an event for later in the year?

You will have some new fierce enemies from QL, too. There is an organization to protect animals here.

dats goonna b awesome.. nice ideas.. im in :)

As much as i love dogs, they are are considered "haram" or religiously unclean in this country mate...i forsee some slight issues in getting the required permission for such a show...to put it very lightly...*wink*!!!

Are those clothes pegs on that poor dog? That is horrible!

you got the DOGGIE STYLE huh, just look back lolzzzzzzzz