Country Dog Show

🗓️ Sunday 6th August 2023

Calling all Dorset dogs (and holidaying hounds!) – the Margaret Green Rescue Centre summer Country Dog Show is back.

Humans and their furry friends are invited to take part in a range of fun classes – the top five in each one will win a coveted rosette.

  • Dog at MGARC dog show
  • Entrance to the Church Knowle Rehoming & Visitor Centre
  • Dorset Police dog at the Church Knowle dog show
  • Kids' area at the Church Knowle animal rescue centre dog show
  • Falconry display at the Church Knowle dog show

Classes

Classes include Waggiest Tail, Most Appealing Eyes, Prettiest Girl & Most Handsome Boy, Golden Oldie, and Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home (don’t worry – they won’t!)

Classes are separated into a male and a female ring, with the exception of Best Child Handler, in which any dog can enter.

Gates open at 11am, with the first class commencing at 11.30am. The day ends at 6pm.

Whippet with rosette at the Country Dog Show in Dorset
One of the Best Child Handlers of 2022 with her pup

Further activities

The annual Country Dog Show is a fun day out for both dogs and their humans, with a range of stalls and entertainment throughout the day.

Four-legged fun

  • Dog activities, including flyball & have-a-go-agility course
  • Doggy Lucky Dip – sniff out the best prize
  • Doggy pre-loved stall, because even pups love a bargain
  • Professional photography session for you and your human
  • Cool-down zone – a place to hang out, cool off and stay hydrated throughout the day
Dog ball pool at Margaret Green dog show
Meeting new friends
Stall at Margaret Green dog show in Dorset
Eco pet products from The Green Popping Bag company
Dog at MGARC dog show
Shiba Inu (not a fox) waiting for a class to begin
Natural dog treats stall at Church Knowle dog show
Natural dog treats. Just as yummy
Small dog attempting agility course at a Margaret Green dog show
Even little dogs can try the have-a-go agility course
Dog with red rosette at Margaret Green dog show
‘Best Golden Oldie’ winner
Dorset Police dog at the Church Knowle dog show
Police sniffer dog demonstration in the show ring
Dog with orange rosette at Margaret Green dog show
Look at my rosette!
Green waste bags stall at Margaret Green dog show
Interesting things, and biscuits everywhere!
Dog photo booth at Margaret Green dog show
Dogs queueing patiently to have their pic taken with their humans
Small dog resting at Church Knowle dog show
Just chillin’
Cockapoo dog in a blue paddling pool
The doggy cool-down zone has plenty of paddling pools and cooling damp towels

Human entertainment

  • Live music
  • Tombola & raffle – with cash prizes, gifts and a dog-friendly stay at nearby Burnbake
  • Birds of Prey demonstration
  • Children’s activities including face-painting
  • Hot & cold food and refreshments
  • Local stall holders
Pet supplies at the Church Knowle dog show
Cat & dog toys and accessories from The Moggy Doggy Shop
Purbeck Coast FM at Margaret Green dog show
Meet the local community radio station, Purbeck Coast FM
Barking Bobbins pet accessories
Lovely pet accessories from Barking Bobbins
Margaret Green dog show ice cream
Purbeck Ice Cream
Margaret Green dog show donuts
Donut stand
Classic cars at Margaret Green dog show
Classic car display
Margaret Green dog show toastie van
Toastie van
Margaret Green dog show refreshments
Refreshments are served all day
Margaret Green dog show live music
Live music
Rehome a teddy at Church Knowle dog show
Rehome a teddy
Falcon at Margaret Green Country Dog Show
Meet the falcons from Liberty’s Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre
DWFRS fire engine at Church Knowle dog show
Visit from a Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service engine

Tickets & entry

Margaret Green Animal Rescue Centre sign in Church Knowle
Animal rescue centre in Church Knowle

Pay on the gate for entry into the show.

  • Adult – £5
  • Child (under 12) – £2
  • Dogs – free to attend, £2 to enter each class

There’s plenty of on-site parking in the field.

Find out more about the event and the centre’s animal rescue work on their website: www.margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk/CountryDogShow2023

How to get there

📍Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5NQ

Whether you’re arriving from Swanage or Wareham via the A351, simply turn down the road at the bottom of Corfe Castle toward Tyneham & Kimmeridge.

The village of Church Knowle is about a mile-and-a-half from Corfe, and the animal rehoming centre is at the end of the village on your left, just past the playground.