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The Dog Show at The Swan

The Swan

We’re delighted to be hosting our annual Dog Show at The Swan – a fun-filled afternoon for dogs, their owners and everyone who loves our four-legged friends.

Bring your canine companion along and enjoy a fantastic day in our beautiful garden. Whether your dog is a champion in the making, loves showing off, or simply enjoys meeting new friends, there’s something for every four-legged guest.Our Summer Party starts from midday with food and live music but at 3pm, the spotlight turns to our very special VIPs… the dogs!

We’re delighted to once again welcome our guest judge, Dr Marvin J. Firth, vet and founder of County Canine, who’ll have the difficult task of selecting this year’s winners across a range of fun classes:

Waggiest Tail
Dog Most Like Its Owner
Best Fancy Dress
Best Junior Handler
Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home

Entry is completely free, with no need to book in advance—simply sign up on the day and join in the fun.

There’ll be prizes and rosettes for all category winners, along with plenty of applause from our crowd of dog lovers.

While the judging is underway, relax in our garden with a refreshing drink and enjoy delicious food from our Garden Grill. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon with family, friends and your four-legged companions.

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