Fife Dog Show 2010.

Welcome to our 3rd Greyhound Rescue Fife Dog Show that will take place indoors on Sunday the 2nd May at Caldwell's farm near Collessie in Fife. The organiser’s hope that this family friendly event will help raise awareness of the plight of greyhounds in a relaxed atmosphere and allow people not only the opportunity to talk about their dogs but show them as well. Although the show will have a predominantly greyhound slant to it, some classes will be open to other breeds as well. If you do not have a dog then this is the ideal opportunity to come along and see these majestic dogs “strut” their stuff and learn more about them and expel many of the myths.

Prices

Entry to this whole day event costs only £3pp with accompanying kids going free (16 and under). Although people can pay on the day, buying an advanced ticket will give you entry to our free prize draw, which will take place at the half way stage. These tickets can be purchased at any of the Fife greyhound dog walks or from Jimmy/Celia and others in the Fife area (look out for the posters). This year to ensure that everybody entering the show hall has paid we will be issuing wristbands at the front door as you come in, so please wear at all times during the event otherwise you may be asked to pay again !! On the day entry to each class will cost £1 per dog (payable on entry to the ring) with the exception of “best family of dogs” which costs £1.50 for 2 or more dogs (any breed) and the final which is free.

Venue facilities

Caldwell’s farm, Collessie, By Ladybank, Fife, KY15 7UY. Click here for map. Show will take place indoors in a sandy horse-riding arena. There are car parking and toilet facilities. We also have the use of the adjacent field for anybody wanting to walk their dogs during the day. As it is a working farm owners are asked to be in control of their dogs at all times and clean up any mess they may make. We will also have hot/cold drinks, sandwiches, crisps and confectionery for sale. GRF Merchandise, home baking, book sale, kids lucky dip, tombola and Wii ski jumping competition will also be available on the day, along with several commercial companies who will have various dog treats for sale on the day. These commercial companies help sponsor our event and we would encourage as many of you as possible to visit these stands to find out what these companies have to offer.

Directions

• From the M90 southbound, exit at junction 9 onto the A912 following signs for Cupar and Glenfarg. At the roundabout go straight on for Glenfarg. Follow the road alongside the river until you pass the quarry on your left, then turn left signed for Gateside. In Gateside turn left onto the A91.
• From the A91 eastbound pass through Gateside, and through Auchtermuchty. Approx. 2 miles from Auchtermuchty, you will see hedges beginning on your left and a line of mature trees leading up the hill. Turn left into the drive for Caldwell farm.
• From the M90 northbound, exit at junct.8 following signs for the A91, St Andrews and Falkland Palace.
• From the A91westbound. At the Melville Lodge roundabout and the junction with A92 to Ladybank and Dundee, take the A91 signed Auchtermuchty. Follow the A91 until a staggered crossroads, with the ‘Animal Park’ and Giffordtown on the left and Collessie and Newburgh on the right. Caldwell farm is the second entrance on the right after the junction.
• Watch out for the greyhound signs and balloons.

Programme

Door open at 11:00 with the first class starting at 11:30. The winners of each class will go into the “Best of show” final. Your dogs can be entered into as many classes as you want. If you have several dogs at the show and you wish to enter a particular class we hope to have walkers available to take your dog round the ring.

Show order

1. Best junior handler
   

   GRF gratefully acknowledge sponsorship of this class by:
   Pete Attenborough (Painter & Decorator)
   Tel: 07876 467187
   E: pete@thelocalpainter.co.uk
   W: www.thelocalpainter.co.uk

2. Best male greyhound
   

   GRF gratefully acknowledge sponsorship of this class:
   In memory of
   “The late Mollie Jackman,
   Pauanui, New Zealand"

3. Best non-greyhound
   

   GRF gratefully acknowledge sponsorship of this class by:
   Doggie Paddles
   “Canine swimming pool and rehabilitation centre”
   Tel: 01333 329511
   E: info@doggiepaddles.co.uk
   W: www.doggiepaddles.co.uk

4. Homeless hound parade (+ advanced ticket raffle)


5. Best family of dogs
   

   GRF gratefully acknowledge sponsorship of this class by:
   NetPetShop
   W: www.netpetshop.co.uk

6. Best loveable face
   

   GRF gratefully acknowledge sponsorship of this class by:
   MacKenzie & MacKenzie Solicitors
   Tel: 01382 458 775
   Tel: 01382 455 263
   E: Duncan_mackenzie@hotmail.com
   E: suzie_mackenzie@hotmail.com
   W: www.mackenzieandmackenzie.co.uk

7. Best female greyhound
   

   GRF gratefully acknowledge sponsorship of this class by:
   Closer Bond Dog Training and Behaviour
   Tel: 07912376024
   W: www.closerbond.co.uk

8. Homeless hound parade 2 (+ main raffle)


9. Best in show final

• Best junior handler: This class is open to all kids 16 and under allowing them the opportunity to show their dogs off (Open to all dog breeds).
• Best male greyhound: As the title suggests for male greyhounds only, a highly competitive field is expected to see who is crowned prince of the show !
• Best non-greyhound: open to all other breeds except greyhounds allowing the best of the rest an opportunity to reach the final !
• Best family of dogs: Open to owners with 2 or more dogs of any breed, the winners of this class will nominate one of their dogs to go into the final.
• Best loveable face: Open to all breeds with the judges paying particular attention to the dogs facial features, if your dog has a cute face with eyes to melt your heart then this is the class for you !
• Best female greyhound: The penultimate class and probably the most competitive of the show who will be crowned princess of the greyhounds (open to female greyhounds only).
• Best of show: The final which is open to all winners of the previous classes. --- Who will be crowned King/Queen of the dog world ?

Prizes

Rosettes and prizes will be awarded to the first 6 dogs in each class (more than any other dog show !!) with the first three also receiving a certificate. All winners will also have their photograph taken in front of our sponsors wall. Who will be crowned King or Queen of the show in 2010 ?

Previous winners.

2008: Duke (2 year old male greyhound – winner of Best Junior handler class)
2009: Blue (2 year old male greyhound – winner of Best male greyhound class)
2010: ??