THE first family dog show held on Watchet’s War Memorial Recreation Ground on Sunday (May 17) proved a great success despite the wet weather.
Seventy individual dogs took part in 10 classes which were judged by Dr John Gage, of Glenmore House Veterinary Surgery, and Karen Minto, regional co-ordinator for the Cinnamon Trust animal charity which helps older people.
Martyn Summers presents Watchet Dog Show's Sarah Summers Trophy to Frankie Baro and 'Bobby' watched by show judge Dr John Gage and organiser Lori Lee.
Watchet Mayor Cllr Loretta Whetlor opens the town's dog show with judges Dr John Gage and Karen Minto, and two participants.
Some of the prizewinners at Watchet's dog show on Sunday, with their owners.
Happy owners and their dogs with rosettes won at Sunday's first dog show on Watchet War Memorial Recreation Ground.
More prizewinning Watchet dogs with their owners at Sunday's first dog show on the recreation ground.
The practice agility course proved popular with entries for Watchet's first dog show.
Judging taking place for one of the classes in Watchet's dog show on Sunday.
Some of the entries for the fancy dress class at Watchet dog show.
Martyn Summers presents Watchet Dog Show's Sarah Summers Trophy to Frankie Baro and 'Bobby' watched by show judge Dr John Gage and organiser Lori Lee. Contributed
Watchet Mayor Cllr Loretta Whetlor opens the town's dog show with judges Dr John Gage and Karen Minto, and two participants. Contributed
Some of the prizewinners at Watchet's dog show on Sunday, with their owners. Contributed
Happy owners and their dogs with rosettes won at Sunday's first dog show on Watchet War Memorial Recreation Ground. Contributed
More prizewinning Watchet dogs with their owners at Sunday's first dog show on the recreation ground. Contributed
The practice agility course proved popular with entries for Watchet's first dog show. Contributed
Judging taking place for one of the classes in Watchet's dog show on Sunday. Contributed
Some of the entries for the fancy dress class at Watchet dog show. Contributed
The practice agility course also proved to be a great hit with people and their four-legged friends.
The champion dog was ‘Bobby’, owned by Frankie Baro, who won the Sara Summers Trophy.
Watchet Mayor Cllr Loretta Whetlor opened the event and town crier David Milton provided a running commentary.
Organiser Lori Lee said: “We are delighted with the local response to this event and it raised over £550.”
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