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‘Fat Dogs of Delhi’ Contest: 64 Dogs Compete for Chonkiest Canine Title, ‘Kutta Singh’ Leads Campaign Buzz

A unique online contest featuring 64 dogs from Delhi has gone viral on social media, with users voting to decide which canine will be crowned the city’s ‘chonkiest’ dog. Organised by the Instagram page ‘Fat Dogs of Delhi’, the competition has drawn comparisons with the annual Fat Bear Week and sparked enthusiastic campaign-style support for several contestants.

‘Fat Dogs of Delhi’ Contest: 64 Dogs Compete for Chonkiest Canine Title, ‘Kutta Singh’ Leads Campaign Buzz

New Delhi, September 25: A unique online contest featuring 64 dogs from Delhi has gone viral on social media, with users voting to decide which canine will be crowned the city’s ‘chonkiest’ dog. Organised by the Instagram page ‘Fat Dogs of Delhi’, the competition has drawn comparisons with the annual Fat Bear Week and sparked enthusiastic campaign-style support for several contestants.

Fat Dogs of Delhi Contest

The competition began on September 24 and will continue until September 29. Dog owners from across Delhi were invited to submit their pet’s photograph, name and locality. The 64 participating dogs are competing through multiple elimination rounds, with one eventual winner set to claim the title. Delhi Government Rolls Out Stray Dog Feeding Guidelines, Harassing or Threatening Feeders Now a Punishable Offence.

Delhi’s ‘Fat Dogs’ Contest Goes Viral, 64 Canines Battle for Chonkiest Dog Title

Among the contestants are Kutta Singh, Mahakutteshwar, Gajinder, Gogo, Googoo, Monty, Bear and Laila. Chewbacca Raza Singh is another contender who has attracted attention from voters. Stray Dogs To Be Released After Sterilisation, Public Feeding Banned: Supreme Court Modifies Previous Order, Directs MCD To Set Up Dedicated Feeding Zones.

Kutta Singh Gets Campaign Support

Kutta Singh has emerged as one of the dogs generating significant buzz in the contest. Supporters have been sharing posters and encouraging other users to vote for the Delhi canine.

Quick-commerce company Blinkit also joined the campaign, posting its support for Kutta Singh on X. The company wrote, ‘Full support to Kutta Singh from Rohini,’ alongside a photograph of the dog.

Blinkit also announced free treats for the eventual winner, adding another incentive to the unusual online competition.

Social Media Users React

The contest has generated plenty of humorous reactions online, with users sharing their difficulty in choosing between the participating dogs.

One user wrote that they were unable to choose between the contestants, describing all the dogs as making them feel ‘like a ball of sunshine’.

Another commented that there was a ‘fat dog competition in Delhi’ and said all the participating dogs were winners.

A third user said they were voting from multiple accounts, highlighting the playful enthusiasm surrounding the contest.

How To Vote In Fat Dogs of Delhi Contest

Voting takes place through Instagram Stories. Polls open in the afternoon and remain available for 24 hours before closing. The dogs advance through elimination rounds based on the voting results.

With the finale scheduled for September 29, Delhi’s dog lovers continue to rally behind their favourite contestants as the competition enters its next rounds.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 25, 2026 10:47 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).