Pet Fair Asia 2017 kicks off in China's Shanghai

A Caucasian shepherd dog is seen at the Pet Fair Asia 2017 in Shanghai, east China's Shanghai Municipality, Aug. 24, 2017. The Pet Fair Asia 2017 kicked off at Shanghai New International Expo Center Thursday, with 950 exhibitors from around the world participating.

A contestant takes his pet dog competing at the Pet Fair Asia 2017 in Shanghai, east China's Shanghai Municipality, Aug. 24, 2017. The Pet Fair Asia 2017 kicked off at Shanghai New International Expo Center Thursday, with 950 exhibitors from around the world participating.

Akita dogs are seen at the Pet Fair Asia 2017 in Shanghai, east China's Shanghai Municipality, Aug. 24, 2017. The Pet Fair Asia 2017 kicked off at Shanghai New International Expo Center Thursday, with 950 exhibitors from around the world participating.

A snake (elaphe obsoleta) is seen at the Pet Fair Asia 2017 in Shanghai, east China's Shanghai Municipality, Aug. 24, 2017. The Pet Fair Asia 2017 kicked off at Shanghai New International Expo Center Thursday, with 950 exhibitors from around the world participating.

(GLOBAL TIMES)