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Little doggies lead Commonwealth Games opening ceremony procession

Scottish sports event, Scottish Terriers ... it’s so simple.

Chris Jackson

The Commonwealth Games are in Glasgow this year, and to give the opening ceremonies a Scottish flair, the hosts made a fantastic decision: DOGGIES.

Participants marched out with Scottish Terriers bearing the names of each of their nations:

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WHY ARE WE EVEN BOTHERING WITH HUMAN ATHLETES, JUST LET THE SCOTTIES PLAY.

(Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

(Tip of the hat to BuzzFeed, who have more photos of the doggies)