Rallies, Agility competitions and much more. Over a thousand dogs and 120 breeds will compete. The international dog show returns to Palermo this weekend.
On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May 2024 in the area of the equestrian structure of the Parco della Favorita, in viale Diana, the third edition of the Sicilia Winner will be held organized by the Kennel Club of Palermo in collaboration with the Canine Group of Caltanissetta and the patronage of the Municipality of Sicilian capital.
The demonstration of the dogs of the police and public rescue dog units
This year, for the first time, there will be a demonstration of the dogs of the Dog Units of the Police and Public Aid, coordinated by the instructor and Enci figure Pietro Giambanco. It will be held on Saturday 18 May at 11am.
Over the course of the two days, an international jury made up of Italian experts and those from various countries such as Denmark, Spain, Finland, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden, will evaluate dogs of numerous breeds including Dachshunds, Cane Corsos, St. Bernard Dogs, Retrievers and Spaniels , as well as some Sicilian breeds such as the Cirneco dell’Etna and the Spino degli Iblei. But in addition to these there will be examples of numerous other dog breeds registered in the scheduled competitions.
Free entry
All events are open to the public (free entry and parking) who will also have access to refreshment areas and stands dedicated to products and accessories for dogs among the exhibition stands.
Saturday 18 The “19th National Exhibition of Caltanissetta” will be held in May from 9am (always at the Palermo favorite’s camp).
Sunday 19th The 71st International Exhibition of Palermo will be held in May from 9am.
The events were organized thanks to the collaboration of the Municipality of Palermo which granted the area and free patronage to the event, to the police forces who will intervene with their dog units, to the Hippomount Unit of the Municipal Police of Palermo, and thanks to the contribution from “Farmina Italia Pet Food”.
The program of the III Sicilia Winner
Below is the complete program of the two days at the Favorita park in Palermo
Saturday 18 May 2024:
- Exhibitors enter at 7am
- Judging begins at 9am for the 19th National Exhibition of Caltanissetta
- National Agility Trial starts at 9am
- At 11 am demonstration begins with dog units for the police, public aid and utility and defence
- At 2.30 pm Meetings begin – Dachshunds, Cane Corsos, St. Bernard Dogs, Retrievers and Spaniels
- At 2.30 pm Ring of honor begins with awards for the best specimens.
Sunday 19 May 2024:
- Exhibitors enter at 7am
- Judging begins at 9am for the 71st International Exhibition of Palermo
- National Agility Trial starts at 9am
- At 2.30 pm Ring of honor begins with awards for the best specimens.
