With just over 30 days to go before one of the most popular events of Dorset returns, a new event for the county show has just been announced. 

A new dog show is coming to the Dorset County Show this year. 

Organised by St Giles Animal Welfare, the dog show is open to all, and features 16 classes in the two-day event which takes place at the Show ground in Dorchester on the weekend of September 7 and September 8. Organisers say the show has been designed to have light-hearted fun classes filled with joy, competition and community spirit.

The shows are suitable for all shapes, breeds, sizes and personalities with classes including; Loveliest Lady, Best Biscuit Catcher, Most Appealing Eyes, Best Talent and Junior Handler.

On top of all this, there will be more than 20 stands at the show dedicated to the canine world, to get any last minute treats or accessories for your pooch.

The countryside field will also feature gundog demonstrations where highly intelligent dogs will be working to the whistle. This year’s show will welcome back internationally recognised gundog breeder and trainer, Nick Gregory, who will be on hand to offer training advice.

Other new displays for this year’s show include Atkinsons Action Horses, IMPs Motorcycle Display Team, Tomahawk Throwing and Alpaca Competitions. 

James Cox, Show Organiser, said: "Everyone here at the county show loves their four-legged friends, it’s fantastic seeing everyone bringing their dogs to the show so we thought this year we would have a fun family dog show. The show ensures a great day out for anyone who loves dogs’

While welcoming this new addition, the annual traditions remain at the heart of the show with livestock, crafts, food and drink, heavy horses and much more. 

For further information and to book your Show Ticket, visit www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk