Country Dog Show (Dorset)

It's back! Don't miss out on this fun-filled event

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!

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.

 

Country Dog Show Poster 2025

 

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!

 

Buy tickets here

 

Fun Dog Show

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)

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!

 

That's not all!

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

  • Dog parkour

  • A performance by the award-winning Rock Choir

  • Traditional games, including Welly wanging, 'hook a duck' and coconut shy

  • Axe throwing

  • Archery

  • Artisan stalls

  • Raffle, Tombola & Grand Draw - with incredible prizes to be won!

  • Hot food & refreshments 

  • Plus lots, lots more! 

 

Don't forget to purchase your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment and queues on the day.

 

Buy tickets here

 

Thank you to our sponsors

 

Lynwood Vets  Gallagher Insurance  Norden Farm Shop

  Suttle Stone Quarries  The Window Man  Hillside Vets

Natterjacks Vet  The Coffee Bean Company

 

If you are interested in volunteering, trading or sponsoring this event, please email: events@mgar.org.uk for further information.

We look forward to seeing you there!