Namibia: Nam Dog Guns for Top Spot in South African Slimming Competition

A SWAKOPMUND Labrador retriever, named Captain Haddock, almost died last year because of obesity, but after shedding an amazing 15,1 kilogrammes, the dog is in the running for this year's biggest loser of weight in a pet slimming competition in South Africa.

Captain Haddock is competing against previous obese South African cats and dogs and has been listed in the top five finalists.

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