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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Liudas Dapkus

Corgis flown in from around the world to compete in costume and loudest bark contests

A Corgi dog takes part in the costume contest during the Corgi Race in the Vingis Park in Vilnius on August 15, 2026 - (AFP/Getty)

Fast legs were not the only focus as 150 corgis gathered for an international event celebrating the breed. Beyond the track, festivities featured a costume parade, a scent challenge, and a competition for the loudest bark.

The fifth Corgi Race Vilnius brought dogs and owners to Vingis park in Lithuania's capital on Saturday for its largest event yet. Competitors arrived from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Germany, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, the United States, and Britain—the nation most tied to the breed as favored by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

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