Just Dogs Live – A Wonderful Weekend of Doggy Delights at the
East of England Showground
Latest News: Nick Ridley's pictures from the show can be found here
Just Dogs Live, incorporating the East of England Championship Dog Show, welcomed
over 500 pet dogs and over 9,000 competitor dogs to the show for a fun packed weekend on 9th, 10th & 11th July 2010.
Only in its second year, Just Dogs Live raised over £1,700 for Pets as Therapy, by charging £3.00
per pet dog that attended the show. This money will enable the charity to fund many more
volunteers to help with the rehabilitation of people of all ages.
The show is firmly establishing itself as one of the biggest doggy days out for families in the
country. There were exciting demonstrations by the dogs and staff from HMP Whitemoor, Essex
Dog Display Team and Lains Shooting School & Mullenscote Gundogs. There was also a fast and
furious dog agility, gundog scurry and Cambridgeshire Canines Flyball Tournament, which
encouraged visitors to have-a-go with their pets!
Dog owners were also able to gain advice on behavioural issues and training from a number of
experts, including Paul Daly from Canine Coaching, Stan Rawlinson – the Original Dog Listener
and Paul Rawlinson - K9 Dogs Behaviour.
The East of England Championship Dog Show has been held at the Showground for over thirty
years, and is settling in to the revised layout, taking the show from midweek dates to a weekend
show. This has enabled the Show to expand to appeal to all dog owners.
Andrew Mercer, Chief Executive of the East of England Agricultural Society, organisers of Just
Dogs Live, said: "Just Dogs Live has been a great success and a wonderful weekend. Dog lovers of
all ages came along and helped to make a fantastic show. I am sure everybody has learnt
something new over the weekend."
"The use of the exec Peterborough exhibition hall for a
number of the displays and stakes classes meant the show was ‘weather-proof’ and provided
some welcome shade for visitors. It was also a glamorous environment for the best in group and
best in show judging."
Best in Show at the East of England Championship Dog Show was Ch Perrisblu Kennislain’s
Chelsey, a Kerry Blue Terrier, owned by Phil Davies and handled by Geoff Corish.
Although this year's show may be over, preparations are well underway to deliver another exciting show next year. Further details will be revealed over the next few months, please keep your eye on this page for more information.
Just Dogs Live Testimonials
"My daughter, granddaughter and myself had at the wonderful time at the show. We came down from Scotland and camped on the Showground which we have done for years and in all that time I have never thanked you for the lovely time we spend there or for the time and effort put in by your committee members who are always so polite and can't do enough to help.
"It was so nice to be given the opportunity to have a go at Flyball, Dancing Dogs and Agility. We managed to have a go at two of the events. Flyball, the instructors and helpers were so lovely and patient and Dancing for Dogs, this lady spent nearly an hour and was so plesant!
"We had a fantastic time thanks to you and your committed committee and we are already looking forward to next year." - Jan Moir, Scotland
"Just thought I would say thank –you for your support for Animal Helpline at Dogs Live.
"We collected £396.16 and re-homed 5 of the dogs that were at the show.
I have just returned the form for 2011 show.
"Thanks again to you and the East of England team – all our doggies say thank you soooo much." - Lynn,
Animal Helpline.
"I would like to thank you and all the people involved in the Just Dogs live event. Myself and my assistant Natalie had a great time and are already looking forward to next year.
"This year was a very well organized and it flowed with all the demo's in the same ring so there was no clashes of interests. It was brilliant to have worked with you all and wish you even more success next year.
Well done to all." -
Paul Daly, Canine Coaching
