Sponsored for the 4th year by

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

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH

for turning out in such numbers last August

There was a wonderful atmosphere & spirit - & SUNSHINE!

In total the event raised a fantastic £3,400 for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

THANK YOU to everyone who made that possible

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AGAIN THIS YEAR

Sunday 15th August 2010

£1

per dog for each class

BEST PAIR - £1 pays for both dogs

Doggie Fancy Dress

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

Best Trick

No explanation needed really!

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!!

Puppy Class

Under 12 months

6 'Best' Legs

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

"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!

Best Look-A-Like

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.!

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!

Cutest

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

Junior Handler *

(Handler aged under 8)

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

Young Handler *

(Handler aged 8 - 14)

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

Best Pair

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

Most Handsome Dog

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

Prettiest Bitch

One just for the girls so we can see how beautiful they are..

'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!

Best Veteran

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

Golden Oldie

As special recognition for dogs more than 12 years old

Best "In Betweenie!"

Over 1 year old but less than 7

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...

Osgathorpe TOP DOG

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

Judge's 'Pet'

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

Best in Show

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

Thank you, Pam!

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 supply

pet blood products

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

We were delighted that PPB UK's Executive 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 the Leicestershire coordinator & volunteers about their valuable work

Click to visit the Pets As Therapy website