Can your dog do a trick, smile, look cute, run fast or excel in fancy dress?  Bring him/her along to our first dog show!  Arrive with your pooch at the Novelty Dogs area on the Livingstone Oval on Sunday 24 May between 9.15 am and 9.30 am, and report to the Chief Steward. Judging will commence at 9.30 am

 

Entry Fees: To celebrate the first year of this competition, there will be no entry fee.

Entries CLOSED DUE TO MAXIMUM NUMBER REACHED!

Chief Steward:  Julie Hall  0413187778

 

Special Prizes: 

Grand Champion Novelty Dogs – $50 and sash

Novelty Dogs Prize Draw (mystery prizes!)

1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class: 1^st $20, 2^nd $15, 3^rd $10

 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

1. All competitors must wear enclosed shoes.
2. All dogs must be vaccinated.
3. Puppies must be at least 4 months old as a precaution against infectious diseases.
4. Dogs must always be on a leash and under control.
5. It is the responsibility of each owner/handler to clean up after their dog(s).
6. Please allow space between dogs. When parading before the judges allow space between your dog and the dog in front.

7. Novelty Dogs Prize Draw – you will receive a ticket for the prize draw for every class you enter your dog. After all dog classes are judged, there will be a random draw for this prize.  Winners must be present, or prizes will be re-drawn until all prizes are claimed.
8. All children are to be accompanied by an adult in the competition area and while participating. Children under the age of 10 years are to be accompanied by an adult and the adult is to have full control of the dog.

9. At the conclusion of the competition, dogs must be taken home as only assistance dogs are allowed into the general showgrounds. Owners may re-enter the show via a pass out stamp received at the ticket box when exiting.

Dogs on Site Policy

Dogs other than assistance dogs are only permitted on the showgrounds if they are officially registered in the Novelty Dog Show competition on Sunday morning (dogs are to always stay within the fenced area of the competition and must be taken from the showgrounds immediately after the finish of the competition).

Dogs are strictly prohibited from:

• Remaining unattended in vehicles at any time
• Being tied to vehicles, trailers, fences, or structures
• Being brought onto the showgrounds unless entered in the Novelty Dog Show or are assistance dogs

Any person found breaching this condition may be directed to remove the dog immediately and may forfeit their entry without refund.

These rules are in place to ensure the safety, welfare, and comfort of all patrons and animals.

CLASSES

Class 18001 Judge’s Pick: The One I’d Take Home

Class 18002 Best trick

Class 18003 Happiest dog

Class 18004 Best junior handler (handler age 5 to 17 years) – judged on bond between handler and dog

Class 18005 Best Six Legs (dog & handler fancy dress)

Class 18006   Fast Paws Event – Test your dog’s speed over 50 meters!  Dogs are individually timed down a fenced track. Winner is the dog with the fastest time. Requires a releaser and catcher who must be 16 years and older.