Paw-some fun planned for Acton Park’s first ever dog show!

Acton Park is to host its first ever fun dog show next month – with prizes on offer for the best ball catcher, golden oldie, scruffiest dog and best rescue!

To celebrate the nearly 500 year old sweet chestnut tree entering the next round of the Tree of the Year competition, hosted by the Woodland Trust, members of the public are encouraged to come and enjoy a fun day for all the family.

Taking place on Sunday 11 February, between 11:30m and 4pm, the event will also bring together stalls, crafts and displays for people of all ages to enjoy.

There are 11 dog show classes to enter, with rosettes and prizes on offer for those who come out on top! The categories include:-

• Most handsome dog
• Prettiest bitch
• Best rescue
• Waggiest tail
• Best cross breed
• Golden oldie (7years+)
• Best/biggest ears
• Scruffiest dog
• Dog and owner most alike
• Cutest puppy (6-12months)
• Best ball catcher

The best in show winner  – announced at 3:45pm on the day – will receive a tree planted in the park in honour of their dog.

Organisers hope that lots of enthusiastic pet parents and hopeful little ones will take part to show off their beloved dogs.

Class registration opens at 11.30am and you can continue to enter classes throughout the day. Judging will begin at 12.15pm with the class timetable advertised on the day and in the programme.

Class entry is £1 per category or enter 4 classes for £3! (Cash only). Proceeds will be gifted to Almost Home Dog Rescue, a local charity who have rehomed 1241 dogs to date!

As well as watching an abundance of beautiful dogs strut their stuff in the show ring, there will be displays to entertain young and old.

• Obedience at 1pm, enjoy watching super well-behaved mutts show off their fancy footwork
• Scent work at 2pm, marvel at how those powerful dog noses can sniff out smells hidden from sight
• Tricks at 3pm, be entertained by super fun tricks and have the chance to learn some on the day!

Also on the day there will be a selection of stall holders including: local vets, groomers, charities, games, dog treats and a pet photography opportunity where an award winning photographer will catch your pooch’s best side, as well as food and refreshment trucks if you get peckish.

A spokesperson for the event said: “To ensure everyone has fun it is asked that all dogs remain on-lead at all times, dogs entering classes must be over 6 months old, the judge’s decision is final and please remember this is just a show for fun with no competition points.

“There will be free poo bags on the day so make sure to pick up after you dog.

“The event is free to enter with a free craft activity available, but don’t forget some cash for entering the dog show classes, browsing the stalls and getting a cuppa!

“We look forward to seeing you and your lovely dog on the day and don’t forget to vote for the old sweet chestnut tree!”

More details on the Acton Community Council Facebook event page.