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The SuperDogs are out, Canine Stars are in.

The longtime fan favourite, which ran in the Big Four Building, is not returning to the Calgary Stampede this summer. Instead, a new feature called The Dog Bowl will take its place, albeit outdoors on the midway.

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As much as cotton candy and the Young Canadians, the SuperDogs were a Stampede staple. They performed here for 37 years, entertaining legions of children who grew up and brought their own kids back to see the show.

“We know people absolutely love the SuperDogs and we had a great relationship with them as well,” said Jennifer Booth, manager of Stampede public relations.

“Our guests really need to see different things on the park every year . . . We’ve had SuperDogs for years and years, and we were looking for something new and different. The Canine Stars is an awesome addition and we’re really excited about it.”

Booth said the popularity of the dog show also forced their hand. To alleviate the huge lineups, Stampede officials decided to move the stunt show outside to be accommodate larger crowds and more shows.