"canine companion events"

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20 October 2025

A Nepal Police service dog takes part in a sporting event during the Kukur Tihar celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 20, 2025. In the Central Dog Training School in Kathmandu, the dogs receive garlands and a medal for their special contribution to security and helping in solving cases. The dogs, regarded as guardians and messengers of Yama, are offered garlands, bread, and are worshipped with vermilion powder and flowers. In the Rigveda, one of the Vedas in Hindu religion, Samara, the mother of dogs, assists Indra, the ruler of heaven, in retrieving stolen cattle. On the second day of Yama Panchak or Tihar, Nepal honors the role played by dogs by worshipping pet or stray dogs early in the morning for the devotion and sincerity they show. The canine, known for its trust as a sentry and as a faithful companion of humans since ancient times, is worshipped annually in Nepal.

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20 October 2025

A Nepal Police service dog takes part in a sporting event during the Kukur Tihar celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 20, 2025. In the Central Dog Training School in Kathmandu, the dogs receive garlands and a medal for their special contribution to security and helping in solving cases. The dogs, regarded as guardians and messengers of Yama, are offered garlands, bread, and are worshipped with vermilion powder and flowers. In the Rigveda, one of the Vedas in Hindu religion, Samara, the mother of dogs, assists Indra, the ruler of heaven, in retrieving stolen cattle. On the second day of Yama Panchak or Tihar, Nepal honors the role played by dogs by worshipping pet or stray dogs early in the morning for the devotion and sincerity they show. The canine, known for its trust as a sentry and as a faithful companion of humans since ancient times, is worshipped annually in Nepal.

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#12886016

20 October 2025

A Nepal Police service dog takes part in a sporting event during the Kukur Tihar celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 20, 2025. In the Central Dog Training School in Kathmandu, the dogs receive garlands and a medal for their special contribution to security and helping in solving cases. The dogs, regarded as guardians and messengers of Yama, are offered garlands, bread, and are worshipped with vermilion powder and flowers. In the Rigveda, one of the Vedas in Hindu religion, Samara, the mother of dogs, assists Indra, the ruler of heaven, in retrieving stolen cattle. On the second day of Yama Panchak or Tihar, Nepal honors the role played by dogs by worshipping pet or stray dogs early in the morning for the devotion and sincerity they show. The canine, known for its trust as a sentry and as a faithful companion of humans since ancient times, is worshipped annually in Nepal.

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#12886018

20 October 2025

A Nepal Police service dog takes part in a sporting event during the Kukur Tihar celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 20, 2025. In the Central Dog Training School in Kathmandu, the dogs receive garlands and a medal for their special contribution to security and helping in solving cases. The dogs, regarded as guardians and messengers of Yama, are offered garlands, bread, and are worshipped with vermilion powder and flowers. In the Rigveda, one of the Vedas in Hindu religion, Samara, the mother of dogs, assists Indra, the ruler of heaven, in retrieving stolen cattle. On the second day of Yama Panchak or Tihar, Nepal honors the role played by dogs by worshipping pet or stray dogs early in the morning for the devotion and sincerity they show. The canine, known for its trust as a sentry and as a faithful companion of humans since ancient times, is worshipped annually in Nepal.

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#12886019

20 October 2025

A Nepal Police service dog takes part in a sporting event during the Kukur Tihar celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 20, 2025. In the Central Dog Training School in Kathmandu, the dogs receive garlands and a medal for their special contribution to security and helping in solving cases. The dogs, regarded as guardians and messengers of Yama, are offered garlands, bread, and are worshipped with vermilion powder and flowers. In the Rigveda, one of the Vedas in Hindu religion, Samara, the mother of dogs, assists Indra, the ruler of heaven, in retrieving stolen cattle. On the second day of Yama Panchak or Tihar, Nepal honors the role played by dogs by worshipping pet or stray dogs early in the morning for the devotion and sincerity they show. The canine, known for its trust as a sentry and as a faithful companion of humans since ancient times, is worshipped annually in Nepal.

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#12886021

20 October 2025

A Nepal Police service dog takes part in a sporting event during the Kukur Tihar celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 20, 2025. In the Central Dog Training School in Kathmandu, the dogs receive garlands and a medal for their special contribution to security and helping in solving cases. The dogs, regarded as guardians and messengers of Yama, are offered garlands, bread, and are worshipped with vermilion powder and flowers. In the Rigveda, one of the Vedas in Hindu religion, Samara, the mother of dogs, assists Indra, the ruler of heaven, in retrieving stolen cattle. On the second day of Yama Panchak or Tihar, Nepal honors the role played by dogs by worshipping pet or stray dogs early in the morning for the devotion and sincerity they show. The canine, known for its trust as a sentry and as a faithful companion of humans since ancient times, is worshipped annually in Nepal.

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#12886022

20 October 2025

A Nepal Police service dog takes part in a sporting event during the Kukur Tihar celebration in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 20, 2025. In the Central Dog Training School in Kathmandu, the dogs receive garlands and a medal for their special contribution to security and helping in solving cases. The dogs, regarded as guardians and messengers of Yama, are offered garlands, bread, and are worshipped with vermilion powder and flowers. In the Rigveda, one of the Vedas in Hindu religion, Samara, the mother of dogs, assists Indra, the ruler of heaven, in retrieving stolen cattle. On the second day of Yama Panchak or Tihar, Nepal honors the role played by dogs by worshipping pet or stray dogs early in the morning for the devotion and sincerity they show. The canine, known for its trust as a sentry and as a faithful companion of humans since ancient times, is worshipped annually in Nepal.

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#12886071

20 October 2025

Nepal Police canine dogs take part in a race and obstacle competition during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The event highlights the dogs' agility, discipline, and strong connection with their handlers.

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#12886086

20 October 2025

Nepal Police canine dogs take part in a race and obstacle competition with their handlers during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The event highlights the dogs' agility, discipline, and strong connection with their handlers.

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#12886087

20 October 2025

Nepal Police canine dogs take part in a race and obstacle competition during the Kukur Tihar celebration, also known as Dog Tihar, at the Nepal Police Canine Division in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. The event highlights the dogs' agility, discipline, and strong connection with their handlers.

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#12886068

20 October 2025

Nepal Police service dogs from the Police Canine Division take part in the Kukur Tihar celebration, where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the event, police handlers display the dogs' obedience and agility, with medals awarded to the winners. The festival is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty and companionship. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, Kukur Tihar symbolizes the spiritual bond between humans and animals in Nepalese culture.

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#12886069

20 October 2025

Nepal Police service dogs from the Police Canine Division take part in the Kukur Tihar celebration, where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the event, police handlers display the dogs' obedience and agility, with medals awarded to the winners. The festival is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty and companionship. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, Kukur Tihar symbolizes the spiritual bond between humans and animals in Nepalese culture.

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#12886088

20 October 2025

Nepal Police service dogs from the Police Canine Division take part in the Kukur Tihar celebration, where dogs are worshipped with garlands, vermillion powder, and special meals in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 20, 2025. As part of the event, police handlers display the dogs' obedience and agility, with medals awarded to the winners. The festival is dedicated to honoring dogs for their loyalty and companionship. The second day of the five-day Hindu festival of Tihar, Kukur Tihar symbolizes the spiritual bond between humans and animals in Nepalese culture.

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#12815795

1 October 2025

Ekkeko, a five-year-old Xoloitzcuintle, or Mexican hairless dog, is walked in downtown Brampton, Ontario, on September 30, 2025.

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#12815796

1 October 2025

Ekkeko, a five-year-old Xoloitzcuintle, or Mexican hairless dog, is walked in downtown Brampton, Ontario, on September 30, 2025.

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#12700354

31 August 2025

The Zawody Latajacych Psow (Flying Dogs Competition) brought speed, agility and aerial flair to crowds in Warsaw, Poland on 30 August, 2025, with freestyle dog-frisbee as the highlight alongside workshops and veterinary consultations.

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