IIPTF-2011 in Review
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The 5th India International Pet Trade fair (IIPTF), Jan 21st to 23rd 2011, was organised by Creature Companion, a niche pet care magazine of L.B. Associates Pvt Ltd. The venue was Exhibition Grounds, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Okhla Phase 2.
IIPTF 2011 IN REVIEW
The 5th annual India International Pet Trade Fair (2011), saw over a 1000 distributors, manufacturers and retailers from across the globe converge under one roof to interact and participate in what is touted as India’s only pet fair and South Asia’s biggest pet event. Apart from ardent pet lovers one could find dogs of all breeds, cats, exotic birds, rabbits, even varieties of fish that added colour to the event.
Along with activities centred on pets, the India International Pet Trade Fair also showcased an exhaustive range of pet products (foods, clothes, accessories, toys et al), and pet pertinent services (grooming, matchmaking, crèches…) from across India and overseas.
Spread over an expanse of 7000 square feet and housing more than 150 stalls, this edition of the trade fair was even bigger and better than those of previous years. Apart from regular competitions that are a given at this type of fairs, three specialized dog shows organized in association with the India Kennel League (IKL) hogged a great deal of attention – the IKL All Breed Championship, the Dog Obedience Show and a Fancy Dress competition for dogs saw over 100 entries in each category. Nemo, a Rottweiler won himself the award for the Best Breed while Ravinder took away all the laurels as the ‘master trainer’ for training his Saint Bernard.
Deepika Sharma from Delhi had a field day at the fair as her cocker spaniel dog, Moni, looked stunning and confident as she walked the ramp posing as a butterfly. Moni not just managed to turn a lot of heads but she won the much acclaimed ‘Fancy Dress Competition’. Saif Ali Khan, the owner of Jojo, the cat, won many a hearts as his kitty posed for pictures after winning herself the fancy show for cats. Jojo depicted the theme ‘Save the Tiger’ to near perfection and thus impressed the judges.
While these shows were much appreciated and generated a lot of audience, a host of informative seminars and lecturers kept pet owners abreast of latest happenings in areas specific to vet science et al. International celebrities from the pet industry infused a new spirit at the fair. From the popular ‘Dog Whisperer’, John Richardson to master groomer from the European Grooming Association, Umberto Lehman, and Dr Charles Chen from Taiwan, all of them imparted valuable information to pet lovers.
Several ‘Firsts’ at IIPTF 2011
This edition of the fair also witnessed many firsts:
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India’s first ever dog grooming competition – was judged by Dr Umberto Lehman from the European Grooming Association. Participants from all over the country were present to show their grooming skills and to interact with the master groomer. While Aneesha from Mumbai walked away with first prize, Hyderabad based Aditi Sharma was happy to be third.
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Madhu Kotiya’s crystal therapy to cure your dog from ‘anger’, ‘accidents, etc.
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India’s first ever ramp show for our feline companions
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International vet seminar addressed by Dr Charles Chen from Taiwan
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Retails stalls that sold exciting and quirky products for your pets
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Experts who were keen to give advice on any pet related field
For further information contact:
Binoy Sahee +91 9891013797, +91-120-2401282; binoy@lbassociates.com