From spookiest pup to waggiest tail of terror - explore the categories below and find the perfect fit for your pup 🐾
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START time - 12pm
Pupkin Patch Puppy
Our A.V. Puppy (6–12 months) category is designed to help little pups enjoy their first taste of the Dog Show Arena at their own pace. This class is all about gentle encouragement, building confidence, and celebrating every brave step - no tricks, just treats and tail wags.
start time - 12:30pm
Fangtastic Fella
A fang-tastic twist on our Best Hound category, celebrating dogs with standout presence, charm and character. This class is all about confidence, individuality and letting hounds shine in the spotlight.
start time - 1pm
Boootiful Bitch
A spooky-season twist on our Prettiest Bitch category, celebrating dogs with natural beauty, elegance and undeniable charm. This class is all about confidence, presence and letting beauty shine in every form.
start time - 1:30pm
Howl-o-ween Heroes (Best Rescue)
A spooky-season celebration of rescue dogs and their amazing journeys. This category shines a light on courage, resilience and the unbreakable bond between dogs and their humans.
start time 2pm
Spookiest Pup (Best Halloween Costume)
Our Best Halloween Costume category, celebrating the dogs who bring the spooks, the laughs and the wow-factor. From cute to creepy, this class is all about creativity, confidence and fang-tastic fancy dress.
start time - 2:30pm
Oldie But Ghouley (Veteran 7+)
A spooky-season celebration of our veteran dogs aged 7 and over. This category is all about confidence, comfort and celebrating the wisdom, character and love that only comes with time.
start time - 3pm
Trick or Treat (Best Trick)
A fang-tastic category celebrating clever pups and their best tricks. From impressive skills to crowd-pleasing moments, this class is all about confidence, creativity and showing off what your dog can do - treats optional, applause guaranteed.
start time - 3:30pm
Dog The Judge Would Like To Kidnap
A Halloween twist on the classic judge’s favourite. This category celebrates dogs with irresistible charm, standout presence and that special something that makes them impossible to ignore. One look… and the judge might just want to kidnap them.
start time - 4pm
Waggiest Tail Of Terror
If happiness had a soundtrack, it would be wagging tails 🐾
For the pups whose tails just won’t stop wagging. This joyful category celebrates happiness, enthusiasm and tail-wagging energy that lights up the arena - spooky in name only, pure joy in motion.
start time - 4:30pm
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS
At the end of the day, all 1st & 2nd place winners from the Dog Show will be invited back to take part in our Championship Finale, where we’ll award:
- Champion
- Reserve Champion
- Best in Show
A celebratory close to the day, recognising dogs who have stood out across all categories - always in the spirit of fun, kindness and Pawfest values.