Discover Dogs

Discover Dogs 2011 takes place between 12 - 13 November 2011 at Earls Court 1, London, show opening times: 10am - 5pm each day, tickets will be on sale from August 2011

Discover Dogs, organised by the Kennel Club, Sponsored by Royal Canin is now in its 15th year and is the biggest dog event in London, welcoming over 26,000 visitors and 3,000 dogs over the two days of the show. 
The event provides a fantastic and unique opportunity for visitors to meet, greet and discover over 200 different breeds of dog. Key themes for the show are education and fun.

The Young Kennel Club has it's own stand & ring with competitions open to all YKC members, entry forms and details are available to members two months before the show

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Communications Director, said: “Discover Dogs is a unique platform to celebrate dogs in our society and educate dog lovers about the many different breeds of pedigree dog. It is not only an opportunity for dog lovers to find their perfect breed, but also to find out about the many fun events and activities they can take part in with dogs and how they can be a responsible dog owner.” 
Discover Dogs has firmly established itself as London’s premier dog event. It provides dog lovers with the chance to not only meet hundreds of dogs over the course of their visit, but also to talk to owners and breed experts. Visitors can also find out about everything from health to training, and agility to grooming by attending one of the many free displays and seminars at the show.
Dog ownership comes with plenty of responsibility and Discover Dogs hopes to teach the fundamentals in a fun and engaging way. The four show rings will be packed full with exciting doggie displays and competitions for pedigree, crossbred and mixed breed dogs alike. Highlights will include the exciting Rescue Dog Agility competition and the Scruffts Family Crossbreed of the Year, which will take place on Saturday 13 November. Scruffts heats are held across the length and breadth of the country during the year and the final will be judged by a celebrity judge, to be announced nearer the time. There will also be the Companion Dog Club competition, open to all club members.

Dogs from all walks of life will be present, from those that work as Pets as Therapy and assistance dogs, to Metropolitan Police dogs - all displaying their fantastic, often life saving talents. There is also the opportunity to engage in some serious retail therapy with over 100 trade stands selling just about everything you can think of for you and your canine companion.

For further information on this great day out, please visit www.discoverdogs.org.uk or telephone 020 7518 1012

Please be advised that Young Kennel Club members may be photographed or filmed at events, either individually or in a group and that these images may be used for Kennel Club purposes only. To opt out of any images of yourself or your child being used from Young Kennel Club activities or events you can email ykc@thekennelclub.org.uk or write to YKC, The Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London W1J 8AB.