Dog Shows 2024

Schedules

Read on to see our Dog Show entries, challenges, prizes & Show Rules.

Ring One

Pedigree Dog Show

Starts 9.30am

Judge: TBA

All classes £1.50 per class ( multi buys available)

Kindly sponsored by Dorwest

Open to Pedigree dogs (not required to be KC Registered)

  • Class 1: Any Pedigree Puppy Yearling (6 to 12 months)
  •  Class 2 Any Variety Yearling (6 to 24 months)
  • Class 3 Any Variety Terrier Dog
  • Class 4 Any Variety Terrier B*itch
  • Class 5 Any Variety Gundog Dog
  • Class 6 Any Variety Gundog B*itch
  • Class 7 Any Variety Hound Dog or B*tch (will spilt if sufficient entries)
  • Class 8 Any Variety Non Sporting Small Breeds Dog
  • Class 9 Any Variety Non Sporting Small Breed B*tch
  • Class 10 Any Variety Non Sporting Large Breeds Dog
  • Class 11 Any Variety Non Sporting Large Breeds B*tch
  • Class 12 Any Variety Veteran Dog or B*tch (Age 7 to 10 years)
  • Class 13 Any Variety Vintage Dog or B*tch (10 years and over)

Best in Show (unbeaten class winners above)

Reserve Best in Show

Best Puppy

Best Yearling

Best Veteran

Ring One

Handling Section

Not before 11:15 am

Judge TBA

All classes £1.50 per class

Kindly sponsored by Dorwest

  • Class 14 Adult Handling (Handlers aged over 20) 
  • Class 15 Novice Adult Handling (Not been placed 1st at any show in handling) 
  • Class 16 Child Handling (Handlers aged under 10) 
  • Class 17 Child Handling (Handlers aged between 10 and 20) 

 Judges Choice of best performance winning handler  

Ring One

Fun Dog Show

to Follow Handling

Open to Dogs/Bitch

Judge: TBA

Kindly Sponsored by John Brights

Rosettes for 1 to 6 and lots of prizes to be won

  • Class 18 Puppy (4 to 12 months) 
  • Class 19 Most Handsome Dog 
  • Class 20 Prettiest B*tch 
  • Class 21 Best Sit or Down (On a lead in front or beside handler (judge will prompt you to command) 
  • Class 22 Slowest Mover (dog & Handler to cross the ring and return) 
  • Class 23 Best Figure of Eight (Around cones dog in control) 
  • Class 24 Prettiest Eyes 
  • Class 25 Best Cross Breed 
  • Class 26 Best Catcher (Food or Toy) 
  • Class 27 Most like Handler / Best Turned Out / Fancy Dress (THis years theme is Olympics 
  • Class 28 Best Family Pet supported by their Family 
  • Class 29 Brace —Pairs of dog matching or mismatched 
  • Class 30 Best Veteran (Age 7 to 10 years) 
  • Class 31 Best Vintage (10 years and over) 
  • Class 32 Best Rescue/Rehome 

 Best in Show

Reserve Best in Show

Best Puppy

Best Veteran

Best Service

 Best Rescue /Rehome

Best in show open to all class winners (classes 18 to 32) even if beaten in another class 

Ring Two

Have a go Agility

Starts 10.30am and runs all day.

£1.50 per go 

 

 

Jenny and her team will be here all day to take you around the agility course, suitable for novice and experienced handlers. 

 

 

 

Ring Three

Stockwood Lettings Sporting Section

Starts not before 12pm

Judge: TBA

  • Class 1a Any Variety Puppy (4 to 12 months) 
  • Class 2a Any Variety Gundog Dog 
  • Class 3a Any Variety Gundog B*itch 
  • Class 4a Any Variety Terrier Dog 
  • Class 5a Any Variety Terrier B*itch 
  • Class 6a Any Variety Hound/Lurcher Dog 
  • Class 7a Any Variety Hound Lurcher B*itch 
  • Class 8a Any Variety D/B with Farmers , Gamekeepers Pony Club members ,supporters and CA members 
  • Class 9a Any Variety Sporting Veteran (7 and over) 

 

Champion & Reserve Champion from winners of classes 2a through to 8a

Best Puppy winner of class 1a

Best Veteran winner of class 9a 

Ring Three

Countryside Companion

with the Countryside Code

Between displays and showing classes we will run the countryside companion ring . 

A great place to all be awarded with a rosettes and learn new skills . 

Novice handlers can be accompanied or you may wish to take part as a family. 

A course of jumps, circus hoops and other countryside obstacles and dog related tasks for you and your dog to navigate. You can choose your route around the course. 

Gundog Clinic and Display

with Nigel Varney (Twistmount)

More details and timings to be confirmed.

 

Ring Three

Stockwood Lettings Working Gundog Section

to follow Sporting Section not Before 1pm

Judge: TBA

 

This section is judged on ability to work as a Gundog and perform set tasks . These will include a stay on a peg , a retrieve item , pass through a gate , a jump, ( space or pole for pups ) and a walk close control or loose lead . Appropriate lead with collar or slip no Harness or flexi you may use a long lead or line . Docked dogs may enter this section . Rules will be published separately . Rosettes 1-6 and Prizes 

  • Class 10a Any Variety Large Breed Gundog Dog Open Class (Trial tests winners accepted) 
  • Class 11a Any Variety Large Breed Gundog B*tch Open Class (Trial tests winners accepted) 
  • Class 12a Any Variety Large Breed Gundog Dog Puppy & Novice – dogs not to have won a retrieving test / field trial or placed 2nd at any event. 
  • Class 13a Any Variety Large Breed Gundog B*tch Puppy & Novice – dogs not to have won a retrieving test / field Trial or placed 2nd at any event . 
  • Class 14a Any Variety Dog Open to all breeds and crossbreeds 
  • Class 15a Any Variety B*tch Open to all breeds and crossbreeds 
  • Class 16a Any Variety Terrier Type Dog Open Class 
  • Class 17a Any Variety Terrier Type B*tch Open Class 
  • Class 18a Any Variety Terrier Type D/B Puppy & Novice (never won a 1st or 2nd place) 
  • Class 19a Any Variety Small Breed Gundog Dog Open Class (Trial tests winners accepted) 
  • Class 20a Any Variety Small Breed Gundog B*tch Open Class (Trial tests winners accepted) 
  • Class 21a Any Variety Small Breed Gundog Dog Puppy & Novice – dogs not to have won a retrieving test / field trial or placed 2nd at any event. 
  • Class 22a Any Variety Small Breed Gundog B*tch Puppy & Novice – dogs not to have won a retrieving test / field trial or placed 2nd at any event. 
  • Class 23a Junior Handler (aged under 16) – Special award for this class 

Best Large

Breed Gundog

Best Small Breed Gundog

Best Terrier

Best Any Variety 

All Ring Three Prizes kindly Sponsored by Skinners

 

Dog Show Rules

All enquiries to Helen Freeman Dog Show Manager – 07976 968885

 Dogs to be under control at all times 

No bitches in season please , No retractable leads. No dogs suffering from symptoms of any sickness that could be contagious.

This is land that is grazed we have poo bags please pick up. 

Docking Act applies to showing sections in Ring 1 and Sporting Section Ring 3 

If you are unsure of which classes you and your dog are eligible for please ask. 

There is space ring side for small shelters 

Classes maybe split either by age or sex if required and at the Show Managers Discretion 

We have a vet on call and carry first aid kit for dogs.

With thanks to our Sponsors and our Supporters:

Bring your children, your dogs and your friends for a great Dorset day!