Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Nearly 2,400 golden retrievers and their owners gathered this week in Buenos Aires in what organizers and local media described as the largest meeting of the breed ever recorded.
A total of 2,397 golden retrievers assembled in the Bosques de Palermo, turning one of Argentina's most iconic parks into an unusual scene and surpassing the previous unofficial record of 1,685 dogs set in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Although the figure is pending certification by Guinness World Records, organizers described the gathering as a milestone for Argentina's dog-loving community.
The event was organized through a social media call inviting golden retriever owners from across the country to bring their pets to Buenos Aires. Participants arrived from several provinces, many early in the day, to ensure their dogs were counted.
According to Infobae, volunteers were stationed throughout the park to register each dog using lists and visual checks to avoid duplication and ensure an accurate count.
