OSGATHORPE'S

5th annual

ZANY DOG SHOW

once again raising funds for

and making Osgathorpe A FUN PLACE!!!!!

Sunday, 18th September 2011
Fun classes so every dog can have their day!

Sponsors for the 5th year

The White House Boarding Kennels & Cattery

Top Brand, Osgathorpe LE12 9FU

01530 223570

- with many thanks to Alison, Mark & Victoria -

click here to visit their website

YOU CAN REGISTER TO ENTER THE DOG SHOW ON THE DAY

or

CONTACT US TO REGISTER NOW & SAVE TIME!

As seating is limited you may like to bring a cushion, rug or camping chair

£1

per dog for each class

BEST PAIR - £1 pays for both dogs

CLASSES for 2011
1

Doggie Fancy Dress

Primarily judged on the dog's fancy dress but if the owner/handler joins in too so much the better

9th Aug. - additional info for this class please click to read

2
 Most Unusual Feature

Could be the most pathetic expression, appealing eyes, expressive face, interesting ears, sitting in an unusual way - all refer to dog NOT owner!
3

Waggiest Tail

Rather than 1st, 2nd & 3rd only 1st will be awarded BUT there will be two! One 1st place will be awarded to the dog who wags their tail consistently without the need of cajoling, bribery etc. And another 1st will go to the dog who wags with the most enthusiasm, vigour & exuberance with encouragement & rewards!!

Hopefully you'll all agree this is a fair way of doing it!!
4

Puppy Class

Under 12 months
5
 Best Trick

No explanation needed really!
6

6 'Best' Legs

Most attractive or hairiest - could be similarity between dog's & owner's legs or the shortest, longest etc......
7

"Treat Resistor "

The most self control in resisting the treat for the longest time. Judge will start with a biscuit. However it may be necessary to introduce other treats or resort to 'temptation tactics' to break a stalemate!
8

Best Look ALike

This can be dog most like a famous person, their owner, cartoon character or even another animal, an object - ANYTHING... other than claiming a Poodle looks like a Poodle etc.!
9

Cutest

Not necessarily a reflection of beauty but something about the dog which would prompt a big 'Aahhh'
10

Junior Handler *

(Handler aged under 8)

To show skill in walking the dog& getting it to respond to simple commands
11

Young Handler *

(Handler aged 8 - 14)

To show proficiency in walking the dog& giving simple commands which are followed
12

Best Pair

Matching pair, unlikely 'Twins', oldster & youngster etc...
13

Most Handsome Boy

Especially for the boy dogs to show how gorgeous they are!
14

Gorgeous Girl

One just for the girl dogs so we can see how beautiful they are..
15

'Champ Sausage Catcher'

Elimination class - Dogs will be competing one at a time & the handler throws the sausage from a set distance. Fail to catch cleanly & you are eliminated! After all others are out of the running the 'Champ' will be the dog who has caught it each time without fumbling, with the most style & panache!
16
 Best Rears

NEW FOR 2011! The owner/handler & dog are judged together in this fun class suggeted by a participant in the 2010 show!
17

Best Veteran

(dog not owner!) over 7 & up to 12 years old
18

Golden Oldie

As special recognition for dogs more than 12 years old
19

Best "In Betweenie!"

Over 1 year old but less than 7
20

Best Rescue Dog

Dogs that have had a 'false start' in life or hit a rocky patch in their early days deserve a special recognition...
21

Osgathorpe TOP DOG

This class limited to dogs residing in the 'Parish of Osgathorpe'
22

Judge's 'Pet'

Dog judge would most like to take home - although she promises she won't!!
23

Best in Show

Judged from the winners of all the previous classes - no entry fee

*PLEASE NOTE: If the very unlikely event there are insufficient entries on the day 'Junior Handler' & 'Young Handler' may need to be combined into 1 class up to 14

Trophy for "Best In Show" & "Osgathorpe Top Dog"

Rosettes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed in all classes except

Judge's Pet - 1st place only (well, there can only be 1 favourite, surely!!)

Waggiest Tail - 1st only but rosettes will be awarded to 2 dogs (see class descriptions above)

Best In Show & Osgathorpe Top Dog will be 1st placed & Reserve

Special embroidered bandanas, kindly donated by KP DOGS, awarded for 1st place in the following Classes

PUPPY - TREAT RESISTOR - CUTEST - HANDSOME BOY - GORGEOUS GIRL

also there will be nifty bandanas for

OSGATHORPE TOP DOG & ASSISTANT TOP DOG!

Special commemerative sashes for

BEST PAIR - JUNIOR HANDLER - YOUNG HANDLER

 

PLUS a brand new Class which all dogs in the Show are eligible for....

 
"The ReX Factor"

This is a 'People's Choice' vote & there's no fee to participate


All dogs with Ring Numbers will be eligible for votes & a special award will be made once the votes are counted near the end of the judging & a special award will be presented!


On the day you will be given a free voting slip for each dog you register
Throughout the afternoon you have the chance to vote for another participating dog which appeals to you the most.
No rules as to how you make your selection - it is purely your choice.
In the interests of fair play & sportsmanship votes for your OWN dog(s) won't be counted


People who want to vote but haven't got a dog entered in the show can also vote by buying a voting slip at £1

SO MAKE SURE YOU WEAR YOUR RING NUMBER(s) THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO GET VOTES FOR YOUR DOG(s)!!

 

Booking in from 12:45pm - Judging from 2:00pm

classes, times may be subject to change

you can enter as many classes as you wish

£1 per dog per class entered - BEST PAIR £1 to enter both dogs

NO ENTRY FEE for 'Best in Show'

dogs are to be kept on leads at all times throughout the afternoon, please

PLEASE DO NOT bring puppies that have NOT been fully vaccinated

PLEASE do not bring along bitches in heat!!

 

For infomation how to pre-register please click on the dog

It will save you time on the day & help our planning enormously - THANK YOU!

 

 

If you'd like more than 1 of your dogs to take part in the Fancy Dress class so long as they are portraying the same fancy dress theme as an obvious pair/set (for example if it were Romeo & Juliet or Ant & Dec, The Beatles etc...) then the fee is £1 in total & they will be treated as a single entry.

But if they are taking part just as say footballers or fairies or separate themes completely then it would be £1 for each dog & they’d be judged separately so either could win.

If you have a query just get in touch for a more detailed explanation

If you have a question or comment please get in touch

follow this link to find out more about the other things going on at the Fun Day!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH

for turning out in such numbers on 15th August 2010

There was a wonderful atmosphere & spirit - & SUNSHINE! Hope you all had a great day & please come back to join us next year - you are all very wecome.

In total the events in 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 have raised a fantastic £10,000 for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

THANK YOU to everyone who has made that possible

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AGAIN on September 18th 2011

To register your interest for this year's event please contact us

 

Can you help find Sky?

He's a much loved 4 year old black Labrador who sadly has been missing from his home near Osbaston since 1st December 2008

please take a minute to visit the blog page to find out more details

his owners would be very grateful for any information you can give - however insignificant you might think it is it just might be the clue that brings him back home

 

 

Supporting our efforts to raise funds for Rainbows in

2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011

Awardboard Rosettes

The Kabin,

Acresford Road

Acresford

DE12 8AQ

01283 762220

 

Awardboard Trophies

Unit 1 The Sidings Ind Est

Wetmore Road

Burton upon Trent

DE13 1SB

01283 546269

 

www.awardboardrosettes.com

Thank you to Sharon

website

 

 

7 stylish commemerative Bandanas in the 7 colours of the rainbow

kindly donated by

were awarded to winners of some classes in 2010 & now again in 2011

Thank you, Pam!

 
Our Judges in Previous Years

2010

Kathryn Jenkinson

Kathryn did a great job as our judge last year

She was ably assisted by Alison Upton

Alison is the propietor of the Zany Dog Show sponsor The White House Kennels & Cattery

Top Brand, Osgathorpe

LE12 9FU

01530 223570

2009

Alison Davidson

Alison & her dogs compete in Heelwork to Music she judged at Crufts in 2011

She also does obedience training, teaches Agility demonstrates 'Clicker' work at Crufts

We are very grateful she was able to join our efforts, here in Osgathorpe, on behalf of Rainbows Children's Hospice

QUITE SOME TASK JUDGING 160+ DOGS!!

She did a great job of getting through so many while still giving each entrant their deserved 'moment in the spotlight'!

2008

David Simpson

assisted by his wife, Jacqueline

Thank you both!

Dave & Jaquie's business is

Dogsbodies

Canine Grooming

24 Woodville Road

Overseal DE12 6JG

01283 762070
Thank you so much to all of you for making this event possible

 

Fundraising at the event is all for

Click the logo to find out more

Rainbows is the East Midlands Hospice caring for babies, children & youngsters along with their families coping with life-limiting & life-threatening conditions

Additionally each year we like to invite along a charity involved with dogs to tell us more about the work they do

This year we are delighted to welcome

CANINE PARTNERS

who train Assistance Dogs to help people with disabilities

click here visit their website

 

In the previous years we've been joined by the following

Pet Blood Bank UK

is a not for profit charity which provides a national canine blood bank.

Supported by Vets Now, the UK’s leading emergency & critical care veterinary providers, Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBuk)is the first service of its kind to collect, process, store and supplypet blood products
"helping pets to save lives"

Did you know the national pet blood bank is in Loughborough?

PPB UK's Exec Director Wendy Barnett DipAVN (Surgical) VN

came along to the Dog Show in 2009 to tell us about their work

to find out more click to visit the PPB UK website

 

We met the PAT Dogs in 2008 & found out more from Leicestershire's volunteer coordinator

Ann Shaw

about their valuable work

Interested in finding out more about PAT Dogs & the work they do?

To contact Ann ShawPAT Dogs

click here

or Click to visit the Pets As Therapy website

 


 

CLICK FOR DIRECTIONS TO OSGATHORPE

.......if your dog happens to poop it's YOUR duty to scoop.......

.....there'll be plenty of free poop bags - so no excuse!......

 

Got a suggestion for a FUN category for NEXT year?

Please let us know your idea & we may add it in to the show

'Best Rears' was suggested in just this way & has been included for this year!!

We are always looking for ways to improve so if you have some good hints please let us know

contact us