The Gala Day and Dog Show 2024

All plans are in place for Helensburgh’s Annual Companion Dog Show and Gala Day on Saturday 27th July,  a fundraising event in Colquhoun Square for the town’s Christmas lights. This year’s event is once again sponsored by Helensburgh Pet Shop, organised by Debbie Fleming of Townhead Farm and supported by the Kennel Club. Bookings are open from 10am and the show begins at 12 noon. The Saturday market will be open from 10am as will the fairground rides dotted around the square. The volunteer elves hope that many more four legged supporters will join them at what has proved in the past two years to be a happy and entertaining family day, a great social occasion and chance to meet lots of new canine friends as well as helping to raise much needed funds to ensure the lights project can go ahead this year.

The classes for the show are as follows and multiple class entries are welcome.

Class 1:  Puppy (6 – 12 months)

Class 2:  Sporting (Any Gundog, Terrier or Hound)

Class 3:  Non Sporting (Working, pastoral, Utility or Toy breed)

Class 4:  Open (Open to all)

Class 5 :Veteran (7 years and over)

Class 6: Best cross Breed

Class 7.  Best Rescue

Class 8: Best Mover

Class 9:  Best Condition

Class 10: Most Handsome Dog   Class 11:  Prettiest Bitch

Rosettes and prizes for first to sixth places in each class will be awarded and a special trophy in memory of “J.J” for Best in Show will be presented at the end of the show by our favourite Paw Patrol friends who will be on hand for photographs and canine cuddles.