VILNIUS – Cute and adorable Welsh corgis, widely known for their association with the British royal family, are in fact a breed of passionate racers.

That's at least according to the 120 teams from around Europe taking part in the Corgi Race Vilnius, in Lithuania's capital, which drew an international bunch of furballs and their owners from countries including Poland, Latvia, Germany, Austria and Italy.

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Thousands of Lithuanians gathered in the capital's largest park on Saturday to watch the events — a solo sprint, a contest for the “mightiest voice," costume challenges, and group racing.

The event culminated Sunday with the so-called World Corgi Meetup, where dogs in Lithuania were connected via a live broadcast with their peers in the United States, Ireland and Pol

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