Show cooks up some doggie treats

11 May 2012, Press Releases

The Lincolnshire Show has announced that dogs will be allowed on the Showground for the second year running, with an on-site doggie crèche available on both days.

And Scruffts have confirmed that they will be running a regional heat on both days of the Show for their Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year competition, giving Lincolnshire two regional winners in the 2012 national final.

There will also be a special appearance from Merlin, the ambassador dog for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, who is on a special mission to raise £30,000 for the charity during its 30th anniversary year. The charity trains dogs to alert deaf people to important sounds and danger signals in the home, work place and public buildings.

The canine-crèche will be run once again by local animal charity Jerry Green Dog Rescue, providing a dog care/ rest service for visitors.

"This is ideal for when dog owners are touring the areas of the show that don't allow dogs, or simply if their dog is getting tired or overwhelmed by all the people. It will be run by our experienced rescue workers and they will be ensuring a calm and comfortable environment,"

said Rosina Myers, the canine behavioural advisor for the Jerry Green charity.

Speaking for the Lincolnshire Show, marketing coordinator Karen Malpass said:

"The first year of dogs on site went down very well with everyone, so we were confident it should be repeated this year. Obviously dogs have to be on leads and some areas are out of bounds, but we are certainly looking forward to more happy tail wagging this year!"

Crossbreed dog owners who are visiting the Show and are interested in competing in the Scruffts competition do not need to pre-book. There is a £1 entry fee for each dog entered into the competition, with all the money raised going to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust.

The judges will be looking for good character, health and temperament in the following classes:

• Most handsome Crossbreed Dog (6 months – 7 years)
• Prettiest Crossbreed Bitch (6 months – 7 years)
• Child's Best Friend* (6 months – 12 years) *handled by a young person between 6 and 16 years of age with the permission of the parent or guardian.
• Golden Oldie Crossbreed 8 years over

Visit the Lincolnshire Show website at www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk for more information and to book your tickets or call the ticket hotline on 0845 2305171