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American GG Wins Fifth Vilnius Corgi Race

8/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

American GG (Gustave the Girl Dog) won the fifth Corgi Race in Vilnius, Lithuania.
150 corgis from nine countries, including Britain for the first time, entered.
Mr. Corgington placed second and earned the loudest bark title at 111 decibels, while Lithuanian Moka was third.
Amigo won the costume prize, taking the jury vote and a knight-theme poll.
Latvian corgis Tora and Rusty tied for first in the “smartest nose” treat test.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1877, organized by hunters at the Westminster Hotel, attracted over 1,200 dogs and set a precedent for international breed contests, a legacy echoed by the 2024 Vilnius Corgi Race, which saw Britain enter for the first time. This lineage shows how early U.S. shows helped shape modern cross-border canine sport.

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Story summary

American GG (Gustave the Girl Dog) won the fifth Corgi Race in Vilnius, Lithuania.
150 corgis from nine countries, including Britain for the first time, entered.
Mr. Corgington placed second and earned the loudest bark title at 111 decibels, while Lithuanian Moka was third.
Amigo won the costume prize, taking the jury vote and a knight-theme poll.
Latvian corgis Tora and Rusty tied for first in the “smartest nose” treat test.

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