Country Dog Show (Dorset)

Country Dog Show

We are delighted to announce that our Country Dog Show will be returning to our Church Knowle centre in Dorset on Sunday 10th August 2025!

Join us for a fantastic day out for your dogs and all the family, to help us raise vital funds for rescue animals in need.

Gates will open at 11am and the dog show will begin from 12pm.

Entry is £6 for adults and £2.50 for children under 12, with the dog show classes priced at £3 per class.

Tickets are now on sale for entry into the event and our Dog Show classes!

There will be two rings at the event and many great classes for you and your furry friends to enter:

Ring 1 (male dogs)

1. Best Rescue - Sponsored by Lynwood Veterinary Group

2. The Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home - Sponsored by Gallagher Insurance

3. Most Fabulous Fella - Sponsored by Norden Farm Shop

Break

4. The Dog Most Like Their Owner - Sponsored by Suttle Stone Quarries

5. Most Appealing Eyes - Sponsored by The Window Man

6. Best Condition - Sponsored by Hillside Vets

Ring 2 (female dogs) - In loving memory of Dave & Elvi Woodsford

1. Best Rescue - Sponsored by Lynwood Veterinary Group

2. The Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home - Sponsored by Gallagher Insurance

3. Prettiest Girl - Sponsored by Norden Farm Shop

Break

4. The Dog Most Like Their Owner - Sponsored by Natterjacks Vet

5. Most Appealing Eyes - Sponsored by Suttle Stone Quarries

6. Best Condition - Sponsored by Hillside Vets

Rosettes will be awarded for 1st - 5th place and prizes will be awarded to the winners!

In addition to our Dog Show, there will be a host of other entertainment, including:

Have-a-go-Agility - Sponsored by The Coffee Bean Company
Haybale Hurdles - Sponsored by The Coffee Bean Company
Rescue Dog Reunion - Sponsored by Damory Veterinary Clinic
Dog Parkour & Treibball display at 11:30am & 3pm - Sponsored by Active Instincts Dog Training Academy
A performance by the award-winning Rock Choir at 1pm
A performance by the fantastic Allsort'd at 2pm
Traditional games, including Welly Wanging, 'Hook a Duck' and Coconut Shy
Axe Throwing
Archery
Artisan stalls
60th Anniversary Tent - Sponsored by Paul & Sally Hutton-Cornish
Raffle - Sponsored by Paul & Sally Hutton-Cornish
Tombola
Grand Draw - with a top prize of £1,000 to be won!
Hot food & refreshments
Plus lots, lots more!