Dog Show and Classes

All classes £2.00 payable at the ring

All classes register on the day at the ring – times below

Rosettes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

Puppy Dog Show – Aura’s Dogs UK

Dog Show 1 – NFRSA

Dog Show 2 – Cheltenham Animal Shelter

Puppy Dog Show – Aura’s Dogs UK

10am Registration for classes 

10.30am - Cutest Puppy

Get ready for the cutest overload in our Puppy Dog Show, where adorable little pups strut their stuff and melt hearts! Judges will be looking for wagging tails, playful personalities, and that irresistible puppy charm that’s impossible to resist. 

11.00am - Best Treat Catcher

Watch tails wag and jaws snap in the Best Treat Catcher contest, where speedy pups show off their tasty-snatching skills! Judges will be looking for quick reflexes, enthusiasm, and the most impressive, mouth-watering catches! 

11.30am - Fancy Dress

Bring on the fun and flair in the Fancy Dress contest, where pups strut their stuff in the most creative and hilarious costumes! Judges are on the lookout for originality, personality, and outfits that wow the crowd and steal the show. 

12.00pm - Best Trained – show us what you can do

Show off your dog’s smarts and skills in the Best Trained contest—where precision, focus, and teamwork shine! Judges want to see obedience, and smooth moves that prove your pup is top of the class. 

Lunch
1.30pm - Young Puppy Handler

Calling all junior dog lovers! The Young Puppy Handler category is all about watching the next generation shine as they confidently lead and care for their adorable pups. Judges will be looking for confidence, gentle handling, and lots of heart! 

2.00pm - Best Trick

Get ready to be amazed in the Best Trick contest, where clever pups wow the crowd with their coolest, most creative moves! Judges look for skill, originality, and the wow factor that makes every trick unforgettable. 

2.30pm - Most like their owner

See the magic of true companionship in the Most Like Owner category, where pups and their humans show off their striking similarities in looks, expressions, and personality. Judges will be on the lookout for twinning vibes and those unforgettable moments of perfect pet-owner match! 

3.00pm - Puppy Best in Show

Best in Show is the grand finale where all the category winners come together to compete for the ultimate top puppy title—who will take home the crown as the very best of the best? Judges look for standout style, charm, and that wow factor that beats them all! 

Dog Show 1 – NFRSA

10:30am Registration for classes 

11:00am - Top Rescue

The Top Rescue class celebrates amazing adult dogs who’ve found their forever homes and hearts. Judges look for confidence, happiness, and the incredible bond between rescue pups and their humans—proving that every dog deserves a second chance to shine! 

11:30am - Scruffiest or Fluffiest

Get ready for a fluff-tastic showdown in the Scruffiest or Fluffiest class, where dogs rock their wildest coats and fluffiest fur with pride! Judges will be looking for maximum fluff, lovable scruff, and that perfectly messy charm that steals the spotlight. 

12:00pm - Jr Handler

The Junior Handler class shines a spotlight on young dog lovers showing off their skills and confidence in guiding their furry friends. Judges look for poise, teamwork, and lots of enthusiasm from these rising stars and their pups! 

12:30pm - Terrible Teenagers (6-18 months)

Meet the Terrible Teenagers—the cheeky, mischievous pups aged 6 to 18 months who keep their humans on their toes! Judges are looking for charm, personality, and that lovable mix of energy and attitude that makes this teenage phase unforgettable. 

12:30pm - Terrible Teenagers (6-18 months)

Meet the Terrible Teenagers—the cheeky, mischievous pups aged 6 to 18 months who keep their humans on their toes! Judges are looking for charm, personality, and that lovable mix of energy and attitude that makes this teenage phase unforgettable. 

Break
2:00pm - Small & Sassy

The Small and Sassy class is all about those pint-sized pups with big attitudes and loads of personality! Judges look for confident, lively dogs who prove that great things really do come in small, sassy packages. 

2:30pm - Happiest Dog

The Happiest Dog category shines a spotlight on pups with the biggest smiles and waggiest tails around! Judges are on the lookout for pure joy, playful spirit, and that contagious happiness that lights up the whole ring. 

Finish
3:15pm - Best in Show

Best in Show is the ultimate showdown where all the top dogs from each category compete for the crown! Judges look for standout charm, confidence, and that special something that makes one pup the star of the show. 

3:30pm - Lovely Large Breeds

The Lovely Large Breeds class celebrates the gentle giants with big hearts and even bigger personalities! Judges look for impressive size, grace, and that lovable charm that makes these big dogs truly unforgettable

Dog Show 2 – Cheltenham Animal Shelter

10:30am Registration for classes 

11:15am Fabulous Fella

The Fabulous Fella class celebrates the most dashing, confident, and charming male dogs strutting their stuff with style! Judges look for charisma, good looks, and that wow factor that makes these fellas simply unforgettable. 

11:45am - Loveliest Lady

The Loveliest Lady class is all about graceful, elegant, and charming female dogs who steal hearts as they shine in the spotlight. Judges look for poise, beauty, and that special sparkle that makes these lovely ladies truly stand out.

12:15pm - Fastest tail waggle

Get ready to see tails blur in the Fastest Tail Waggle contest, where pups compete to show off their speediest, happiest tail action! Judges are on the lookout for wagging power, enthusiasm, and pure joy that’s impossible to resist. 

Break
1:15pm - Top rescue

The Top Rescue class celebrates the incredible journeys of rescue dogs who’ve found love and a second chance. Judges look for confidence, happiness, and the special bond between pup and owner that proves every dog deserves a forever home. 

2:15pm - The dog the judge would most like to take home.

The “Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home” category is all about that irresistible pup who steals hearts and makes everyone wish they could bring them home. Judges are looking for charm, personality, and that special spark that makes a dog truly unforgettable! 

15:15pm - Best in Show

Best in Show is the ultimate showdown where all the top dogs from each category compete for the crown! Judges look for standout charm, confidence, and that special something that makes one pup the star of the show. 

3.00pm - Puppy Best in Show

Best in Show is the grand finale where all the category winners come together to compete for the ultimate top puppy title—who will take home the crown as the very best of the best? Judges look for standout style, charm, and that wow factor that beats them all! 

Big Bark Bathurst

The Big Bark, Bathhurst Estate Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 2025

Great, well organised and friendly shows with lovely visitors and an organiser that listens to customers and traders in order to deliver the best results for everyone.
Mandy
Dicky Bag
Great, well organised and friendly shows with lovely visitors and an organiser that listens to customers and traders in order to deliver the best results for everyone.
Mandy
Dicky Bag
A great family day out with our 4 month old Bear Debbie Dare
Norman our 17 week old cocker spaniel loved every minute of it today, thank you to everyone who let him socialise with your dogs, it was an amazing experience for him and we can't wait for next year.
Jem Lawson 
Norman our 17 week old cocker spaniel loved every minute of it today, thank you to everyone who let him socialise with your dogs, it was an amazing experience for him and we can't wait for next year.
A great family day out with our 4 month old Bear Debbie Dare
Jem Lawson 
Fantastic, friendly day! Thanks to everyone who popped in to see the Natural Jacks and Kay’s Craftworks stall. Also thank you to everyone for all the puppy cuddles
Debbie
Fantastic, friendly day! Thanks to everyone who popped in to see the Natural Jacks and Kay’s Craftworks stall. Also thank you to everyone for all the puppy cuddles
Debbie
I had a great time with all the dogs who came & had a go at scent work with me & Jo Love Your Paws I also loved the seminar … not going to lie, I was terrified to...
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Vicki from Love Your Paws
I had a great time with all the dogs who came & had a go at scent work with me & Jo Love Your Paws I also loved the seminar… not going to lie, I was terrified to start with, but once I got going I lost track of time!!  Hopefully, the attendees enjoyed it & learnt a new snippet or 2 Thanks for organising such a great day. Brilliantly run, loads of space, really friendly- I’ll definitely be back next year if you’ll have me!!
Vicki from Love Your Paws
These events are such good value. There really is something for everyone to do and the children enjoy themselves nearly as much as the dog! I always come away having learnt something new and am eager to put it into ...
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Ruth
These events are such good value. There really is something for everyone to do and the children enjoy themselves nearly as much as the dog! I always come away having learnt something new and am eager to put it into practice. I love the seminars and find them so informative. We took up agility after trying it out on one of the days. They really are fun days out.
Ruth