MISSOULA — Paws hit the field running at Ogren Park on Saturday as corgis of all shapes and sizes raced for the title of top dog.
From playful pups to seasoned sprinters, each corgi dashed to the finish line with a special treat waiting at the end.
Blake Eskro brought her purebred corgi Penny, to compete in the inaugural event.
"My name is Blake and this is Penny," Eskro said. "I think she's gonna do pretty good."
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The races were hosted by the Missoula PaddleHeads and the Missoula Valley Corgis.
All corgis were welcome, and Penny had her favorite snack waiting at the finish line.
"She inhales treats," Eskro said.
From tiny pups to senior corgis and even returning champs like Rowdy, this year's races had a little bit of everything. Caleigh Cookson, Rowdy's owner, said he is very energetic.
"He just loves being fast and he's very long so that helps," Cookson said.
Despite the valiant efforts, the attention spans were as short as their legs. But the event provided entertainment for everyone.
"It's a really fun day for everyone to bring their dogs out," Cookson said.
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