Competitions and Games

There are some great competitions for every kind of dog at The Wag & Bone Show 2008. You'll be spoilt for choice!

On this page you will find information and details of how to enter the following great competitions.



               Scruffts

               Top Dog

               Winalot Games Zone

               



SCRUFFTS - The Dog Competition where Pedigree doesn't matter!
 Have you ever wanted to take part in a dog competition but the breed of your dog has prevented you? Well this is your chance! Growing nationally in reputation and popularity, Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year competition provides great fun for owners and dogs of all shapes and sizes.  

Organised by the Kennel Club, Scruffts strengthens the bond between dog and owner and provides a great opportunity to experience the excitement of competing. It only costs £1 per entry and all money raised goes to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, which works to help make a difference for dogs by funding a wide variety of work ranging from supporting research into canine diseases to welfare initiatives.

There are four entertaining and exciting classes to enter:                                

- Most Handsome Crossbreed Dog (6 months – 7years)

- Prettiest Crossbreed Bitch (6 months – 7 years)

- Child’s Best Friend* (6 months – 12 years)

- Golden Oldie (8 years plus) 

* handled by a young person aged between 6 and 16 years old inclusively

Judges take into account the importance of training and pet ownership and will judge the dogs on good character, health and temperament. Rosettes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions in each class, and each dog or bitch that receives a 1st place is eligible to compete in the final at Discover Dogs, which will take place at the event on the 10^th November 2008 at Earls Court 2. London .

For further information about Scruffts and the other heats that are happening in 2008, please visit www.scruffts.org.uk.

 
Top Dog - Is your dog a Top Dog?

Run by the Blue Cross, Top Dog is probably the biggest fun dog show in Britain. With so many categories to choose from and a prize for everyone who enters, there's no reason not to have a go!  There will be 10 classes in Top Dog this year and the finalist from each of these will take part in the final heat. Entry costs just £2.

Each class will last for 30 minutes and will run from 10.30am.

The Final Categories are:   

1. Waggiest Tail
2. Seven and Upwards
3. Shining Example
4. Best Doggy Family (This is a class for 2-3 dogs living together in one household and getting on famously)
5. Best Rescue Bitch
6. Melting Expression
7. Best Rescue Dog
8. Prettiest Bitch
9. Loveable Rogue
10. Handsomest Dog

Semi Finals

Each Semi Final class will last for 15 minutes. The Semi Finals programme is below: 

2.00pm: Waggiest Tail
2.15pm: Seven and Upwards
2.30pm: Shining Example
2.45pm: Best Doggy Family
3.00pm: Best Rescue Bitch
3.15pm: Melting Expression
3.30pm: Best Rescue Dog
3.45pm: Prettiest Bitch
4.00pm: Loveable Rogue
4.15pm: Handsomest Dog

The final heat will be held in the Main Ring at 5pm.  

Winalot Games Zone

 At the Winalot Games Zone you will find plenty to get tails wagging. There are so many games to choose from here you won't know where to start! Run by Battersea Dog's home, and sponsered by Winalot, there are plenty of great prizes to win throughout the day. Test your dog's obedience with 'Temptation Alley', fitness with 'Doggie Dash', or water skills with 'Doggie Water Bobbing'.  Enter on the day; it's only £1 a go or 6 goes for £5.

For a comprehensive list of Games (and Prizes!) please click here