The Belfast Dog Show Society, founded in 1880, is one of the oldest Society’s of its kind in the UK & Ireland.
Our General Championship Dog Show is the only show in Ireland to be held under UK Kennel Club rules.
The show attracts more than 12,000 visitors from across the island of Ireland, UK and Europe. The Society also hosts an All Breed Open Show each Easter Tueday.
News
27th July 2008
Northern Ireland SHOW HANDLER OF THE YEAR 2008 ( Kind permission from The Kennel Club)
HOSTED BY BELFAST DOG SHOW SOCIETY SPONSORED BY BRANDY DOG FOOD & OUR DOGS
JUDGE – MRS MERIEL HATHAWAY
The Officers & Committee of the Belfast Dog Show Society are pleased to host this Young Kennel Club event. They on behalf of all members of BDSS wish to extend an invitation to you to compete for this prestigious title which will be held in the Kings Hall on Saturday 27th September 2008 at 7.00pm sharp. 1st & 2nd places from each class will be invited to compete at CRUFTS 2009 in the YKC National Show Handler competition. This event is open to YKC and Non YKC members, however Non YKC members if placed, must become members by December to compete at Crufts 2009.
Classes A age 6 - 11. B age 12-16. C age 17-24
The Officers & Committee Members of BDSS sincerely hope you will be able to compete in this event. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on 02897 532484 (after 6.00pm)
The Officers & Committee members of BDSS would also like to invite you & your family members to join them for the Presidents Dinner at the Octagon Suite which is situated within the Kings Hall Complex immediately after the event.
There is a limited number of complimentary Dinner tickets available for YKC Members taking part in this event, these will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
( Please contact Angela McNally – Treasurer, for availability – contact details on Dinner Dance order form in BDSS Schedule) Family members can purchase same at the cost of £29.00 per ticket.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs H Salmon-Wilson ( Event Co-ordinator)
17th July 2008
Mr Terry Thorn
The Officers and Committee of Belfast Dog Show Society are saddened to learn of the untimely death of Mr Terry Thorn. Terry was indeed a great friend of Belfast Dog Show and had judged for us on numerous occasions. We send our sincere condolences to his wife Zena and family circle.
15th July 2008
Judges Update - 2008 Championship Show
The following judges have been approved by the Kennel Club to award Challenges Certificates at our 2008 Championship Show.
Siberian Huskies - Miss Lisa Tebay
Kerry Blue Terriers - Mr Tony Manning
21st June 2008
2008 All Breed Championship Show Schedule now online
17th June 2008
NEW SPONSORSHIP DEAL FOR BELFAST
Belfast Dog Show Society is pleased to announce that Clinivet, a Northern Ireland based company, will be the principal sponsor for our All Breed Championship Show to be held on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September 2008 at the Kings Hall Complex, Belfast.
At a meeting held at the Kings Hall on Monday representatives from Clinivet met with Officials from Belfast Dog Show Society to tour the venue and view plans for the Championship Show in September.
The President, Mr Ian Wilson stated “This is great news for Belfast Dog Show Society and Clinivet. It is a new partnership, which will further promote and enhance the 2008 championship show.
It certainly indicates that dogdom across Northern Ireland is attracting great support and I think that all of our members will be delighted with our new sponsorship deal”. Mr Wilson continued by saying
“I believe that exhibitors and spectators who visit Belfast Dog Show Society Championship show will enjoy the new experience on offer with this year’s new sponsor.
From day one of our discussions, Clinivet have been so enthusiastic and forward thinking about the future. It will be a pleasure to work with them.”
Louise Corr, Managing Director of Clinivet said 'Over the past number of years Clinivet have been developing its brand awareness through taking a stand at the Belfast Championship Dog Show. However, this year we have decided to strengthen this relationship with the Belfast Dog show by becoming their main sponsor, as Clinivet is a locally owned brand, we believe that this move would benefit both parties and bring a little bit more of a home feel to it all. We wish Belfast Championship show all the best with this event and Clinivet will endeavour to make this show even better than previous years.'
Officers of Belfast Dog Show Society pictured with Mrs Louise Corr (Clinivet) and Mr Tommy Dean (Kings Hall) at the launch
The Chairman of Belfast Dog Show Society Mr Hugh McGucken present Mrs Louise Corr (Clinivet)
with flowers on behalf of BDSS
10th June 2008
Judges list for our 2008 Champsionship are now online
Best in Show at our 2008 show, judged by Mr John Mutter, was winner Ruby Smyth & Dave Lowry's Bearded Collie, Irish & International Champion Tykesway Winter Moon. Reserve Best in Show was the Irish Setter Glenvarna X Factor at Riversett owned by Gillian Sterritt.
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