Canine friends to join the carnival

Dogs can share in the carnival spirit.
Tracey Fountain from the carnival committee with her two dogs Treacle (brown) and Merlin (black)Tracey Fountain from the carnival committee with her two dogs Treacle (brown) and Merlin (black)
Tracey Fountain from the carnival committee with her two dogs Treacle (brown) and Merlin (black)

For the first time in decades a dog show will form part of Sandy Carnival. The carnival committee has arranged the event, which is being sponsored by Pets At Home, in conjunction with Sit and Stay Shows.

Dogs can compete on Sunday, June 9; the weekend before the main carnival procession.

The classes are puppy aged six to 12 months, junior aged 12 to 18 months, gundog, pastoral or working dog, hound or terrier, toy or utility, veteran aged seven years plus and an open contest. All varieties of dog can be entered.

There will also be plenty of fun classes. These are cutest puppy up to 12 months, best veteran aged seven years plus, prettiest bitch, handsomest dog, best crossbreed, best child handler aged six to 11, best child handler aged 12 to 16 and best adult handler, fancy dress and waggiest tail.

There will also be fun categories for best condition, best rescue, best trick, best brace, Irish brace, most appealing eyes and dog the judge would like to take home.

Each class will cost £1 to enter. Go along to the Sunderland Road Recreation Ground to join the canine excitement.

Registration opens at 10am and the classes are scheduled to begin at 11am.

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