Bengaluru’s ‘fat dog election’: 64 canine contenders, two finalists and an internet-fuelled showdown

Mint - Oct 17, 2026

Bengaluru has joined the viral fat dog craze with Fat Dogs of BLR, a community-driven contest that has narrowed 64 canine contenders to two finalists. The quirky competition is turning online votes into a community event.

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