Enter The Dog Show With A Difference In Surrey

Aug. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Calling all owners of crossbred and mixed breed dogs in Surrey, have you ever wanted to take part in a dog competition but couldn’t because your dog didn’t have the right pedigree?  Well, this is your chance.  

Egham Royal Show will be hosting heats of the Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year competition, supported by James Wellbeloved, on August 28th and 29th at this year’s show which takers place in Mrs Caddey’s Field, off Whitehall Lane, Egham, Surrey.

Scruffts is the nation’s most prestigious competition for crossbred and mixed breed dogs, and is run by the Kennel Club. The competition provides great fun for dog owners as well as the opportunity to experience the excitement of competing.   There are four fun dog 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 between 6 and 16 years of age inclusively.

Judges take into account the importance of dog training and responsible dog ownership, and will judge the entrants on good character, health and temperament. Rosettes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions in each class, and each dog that receives a 1st place is eligible to compete in the final at London’s leading dog event, Discover Dogs, which takes place on the weekend of November 13th and 14th 2010 at Earls Court.

The Egham Royal Show opens at 10am and closes at 6pm each day, and entry for the Scruffts heats cost just £1 per class. All money raised goes to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, which aims to help make a difference for dogs by funding a wide variety of work ranging from supporting research into canine diseases to welfare initiatives.

For further information about the show, please contact the contact the Royal Egham Show at dogshow@eghamroyalshow.org.uk or call 01784 241429.


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For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
The Kennel Club Press Office
020 7518 1008
press.office@thekennelclub.org.uk
http://www.thekennelclub.org  or  http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/211

For press information about James Wellbeloved please contact:
Cressy Brooks 01303 872933 / 07876 162461
cressybrooks@gofast.co.uk      http://www.wellbeloved.com


Notes to Editors

The Kennel Club
•   The Kennel Club makes a difference for all dogs – pedigree and crossbreeds.
•   The Kennel Club presents Scruffts, the national family crossbreed dog of the year competition sponsored by James Wellbeloved
•   The Kennel Club has registered crossbreed dogs for over 50 years.
•   Crossbreed dogs may be registered with the Kennel Club through the Activity Register or Companion Dog Club for only £12.
•   The Scruffts grand final will take place at Discover Dogs in London on November 13 & 14 2010.
•   Through its grants programme, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust is able to fund a wide variety of work ranging from scientific and research grants to welfare initiatives, all of which are giving dogs healthier and happier lives.

James Wellbeloved
•   James Wellbeloved is a leading manufacturer of natural, hypoallergenic foods for dogs (and cats).
•   James Wellbeloved foods use only pure, natural ingredients, and contain no added artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives.
•   Foods are available in Puppy, Adult and Senior/Light versions.
•   The James Wellbeloved range also includes cereal-free kibble for sensitive dogs, and James Wellbeloved Pouches, a tasty wet food for use alone or as a topping to James Wellbeloved dry foods.
•   The James Wellbeloved treats range includes Pure Incentives, CrackerJacks, MiniJacks and cereal-free versions.
•   James Wellbeloved dry foods are manufactured in the UK.