South-East’s biggest dog show returns – Competition Closed!

South-East’s biggest dog show returns for action-packed Easter bank holiday weekend – Competition Closed!

This years All About Dogs Show will take place at Newbury Showground, Thatcham on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April 2016. The show is perfect for dog lovers as well as couples and families whom, are seeking to enjoy an action-packed weekend at an event where their dogs are also welcome. All dog lovers in Berkshire are encouraged to bring their dog/s along and participate at the show.

All About Dogs, which is the largest show of its kind in the south-east and with over 5000 dogs and 10,000 visitors, will this year host a range of arena events, fun dog shows, breed stands and reputable dog exhibitors.

2016 promises to be a particularly exciting year for All About Dogs visitors as organisers, Aztec, are adding a range of new Fun Dog Shows to the weekend’s agenda meaning – returning visitors can expect the show to be bigger and better than ever before and, first timers will be wowed huge variety of shows and activities on offer.

Most notably, All About Dogs Show will host the world’s first ever Online Fun Dog Show – an interactive show which will encourage dog owners to compete online in the run up to the event for, The Most Photogenic Dog Trophy.  All visitors are encouraged to enter and they can do so by simply sharing their best doggy photo on Facebook accompanied by the hashtag – ‘#bestdoggyphototrophy’. It is also possible to enter the competition on Twitter and Instagram – visit our social media pages for more details. Show director, Matthew Upson stated, “The world’s first Interactive Social Media Fun Dog Show will first take place at All About Dogs Newbury and we can’t wait to meet lots of lovely dogs”

Back by popular demand is the UK’s largest independent aquatic dock diving events company, K9 Aqua. All dogs are welcome to take part in the competition which will consist of each dog sprinting along a 40 foot dock before, jumping into a 40 foot long pool in which they will aim to catch a toy, thrown to them by their owner. The dog that jumps the furthest wins.

The Conquest K9 and Wiltshire Gundog Club teams are also back by popular demand.

Visitors will be able to enter their dogs for the Temptation Alley organised by We Love Pets and a Best in Show Trophy will once again up for grabs.

An extensive line-up of trade stands will also be present at the show and will sell a variety of dog products ranging from high quality collars and beds to specialist coats and dog foods. Publications of expert grooming and behavioural advice from top canine professionals – highly valuable for owners with fussy or problematic dogs, will also be available.

For more information or to book discounted advance tickets where kids go free, visit: www.allaboutdogsshow.co.uk. At the gate tickets are priced £9 adults and £5 for children.

When:  Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th April 2016

Where:  Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9QZ Doors: 9.30am – 5pm

Parking: FREE

Dogs: Permitted on lead. Must have full and up to date inoculations and you must clear up after your dog

Enter the Competition here

FACTS ABOUT THE NEWBURY ALL ABOUT DOGS SHOW:

  • On average, over 15,000 visitors attend the All About Dogs show
  • At least 5000 dogs will come to the show
  • The most popular dog at the show is a Labrador
  • The All About Dogs Show’s attract over 100,000 visitors making them the biggest series of Fun Dog Shows in the UK