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The origin of Ekka The first 'Royal' Show was held in 1921, when the Association was granted the prefix under warrant from His Majesty King George V. Since then, the shortened name 'Ekka' has replaced 'Exhibition' in the Queensland vernacular, indicating locals' affection for the show. Ekka has since been held every year with only three exceptions - in 1919 due to the Spanish Flu epidemic, in 1942 when the grounds were used as a World War II staging depot and in 2020 due the the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Source: www.ekka.com.au/about-us/our-history/

The best-looking and behaving dog wins. Last-minute preparations before the dog show started.

Boxers can be fine family dogs if you can provide enough exercise and training to control their rambunctiousness when young and if you can provide for their special needs due to their unnaturally short face. As puppies and young adults, Boxers are animated, playful (often cuckoo!) dogs who love to romp and jump. Middle-aged Boxers typically become more deliberate and dignified and make calm, loyal companions for the rest of their (unfortunately not very long) lives. Source: www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/boxers.html

History of the Australian Shepherds Not only are Aussie Shepherd’s not Australian, they’re actually originally from the United States. Bonus fact: Local icon Nicole Kidman was also born in the States. We don’t know what to believe in anymore. Their North American roots stretch back to the 19th century, and they’re thought to be descendants of Spanish herding dogs that originated in the Basque region of Spain and France. Those European dogs were brought to the US with herds of Merino sheep. Unfortunately, how they picked up their Down Under name is lost to history. Maybe their charm and intelligence just reminded people so much of Australians. Source: www.offtheleash.com.au/dog-breeds/breed-of-the-week-austr...