This autumn sees the return of the Liverpool ONE dog show with categories including Cutest Puppy, Prettiest Pooch and Handsomest Boy. Tony McDonough reports
Liverpool ONE will see the return of its annual Dog Show in September.
Taking place on Sunday, September 10, in Chavasse Park, the city’s dogs will have the opportunity to enter an array of categories all with a chance of being crowned champions.
Categories are Cutest Puppy, Prettiest Pooch, Handsomest Boy, Best Tricks, Fancy Dress, Doggy Musical Statues and Rescue Dog.
This year’s judging panel includes charity partner of the event, Tails Animal Welfare, along with The Liverpool Vets, Urban Paws and Dog One Grooming. And back again, presenting the Dog Show is Leanne Campbell.
Dogs will have the opportunity to show judges what they can do on the big stage, before parading to an audience on Chavasse Park.
There will be a winner and runner up for each category. Winners will take home dog treats, as well as a £50 Liverpool ONE gift card while runner-ups will receive a £25 Liverpool ONE gift card.
Every entrant will also receive a Liverpool ONE Dog Show collar rosette. There will also be food and drink stalls, activities, demonstrations, and local businesses selling pooch-friendly gifts and products.
Dogs are always welcome throughout Liverpool ONE, with public water bowls, dog-friendly restaurants, and stores where well-behaved dogs can join their owners for shopping trips.
Donna Howitt, place strategy director at Liverpool ONE, said: “We are thrilled to announce that our beloved Dog Show is back for another year at the award winning Chavasse Park.
“We are looking forward to welcoming families for a day filled with wagging tails, fantastic prizes, and a celebration of our furry friends.”
Lesley Finnih of Tails Animal Welfare, added: “As a small charity, we rely on the support kindly given by members of the public to enable us to continue to support a whole range of dogs.
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“Events such as the Liverpool ONE Dog Show drive donations while admiring our own furry family members at the same time. It really is a win-win and we look forward to seeing everyone and making this a huge success.”
Places to participate in the free-to-enter Liverpool ONE Dog Show are limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to pre-register.