Houston is going to the dogs. Literally. The 2015 Houston World Series of Dog Shows is set to kick off Wednesday,July 17, and will provide canine lovers with five days of competitions, or events and seminars.With almost 170 different breeds to be judged,officials will be plenty busy over the next week as they take a look at some of the best dogs the world has to offer.
Continue below for the total schedule of the week's events and a glimpse at some of the competitions dogs can enter. AKC My Dog Can effect That! This competition is open to any dog over six months broken-down, and it gives all owners—professional or not—a chance to come by their dogs on stage. Professional coaches benefit lead dogs through a course that tests their speed and agility. The event's official website says it is "free from the pressures of an actual competition." All-Breed Weight PullThe competition's website claims some breeds can pull approximately one ton.The dogs, or which will be divided into weight classes, will be pulling wheeled, open carts in an enclosed area. Barn HuntDogs are given a chance to chase, and hunt and catch rats. The competition is split into three different events: the Rat N disappear,the Hands-On Mini Clinic and the Barn Hunt Association Fun Test. Don't worry—the rats are not harmed, according to BarnHunt.com. But dogs must have rabies vaccinations in order to compete. Event information courtesy of HoustonDogShows.comRead more Bleacher Buzz news on BleacherReport.com, and
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