Sat 3 & Sun 4 Nov Brisbane Showgrounds

Sat 3 & Sun 4 Nov Brisbane Showgrounds

LOVE DOGS? Then join us to celebrate, connect and learn more about our best friends at the greatest festival in the world dedicated to Dogs and the humans who love them. Experience the most exciting festival in the world dedicated to Dog lovers Melt your heart as you meet over 500 beautiful Dogs Marvel at the nation s most talented K9s Thrill to the exploits of high diving Dogs Learn about hundreds of breeds and find the right Dog for you Delight in the Common Woof Games Hear from expert speakers & celebrity vets Discover new tricks to teach your pooch Shop & save with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of Dog products & services Feel the energy of live Dog shows Laugh at K9 antics on stage Engage with other passionate Dog lovers Get your annual fur-fix Come share the love! FETCH DISCOUNT TICKETS ONLINE NOW!

WHAT S ON ROYAL CANIN ARENA TO HOST THE INAUGURAL COMMON WOOF GAMES! The 2018 show is all about Dog Sports and will feature the inaugural COMMON WOOF GAMES presented by Farmer Dave Graham and his band of K9 superstars! Boasting Track & Field and Ball-sport events in the ROYAL CANIN Arena, this spectacular competition brings the pinnacle of Australia s sporting Dogs together. Dr Katrina & the Wonderdogs will present the spectacular Opening Ceremony before four countries kick off the competition. It s an aweinspiring, adrenalin-fuelled medley of events including Dog Socca, DogVault, Dog Basketball, Mini-Dog Hurdles, Javelin Dodge, Barrel Racing, High Jump and even Discus Throw. SHOP & SAVE! See, compare and buy with literally thousands of the latest and greatest products and services to spoil your pooch! It s a rare opportunity to stock up for the entire year with over 150 Exhibitors and stacks of exclusive show specials that could save you hundreds of dollars. We ve got the lot including Dog friendly accommodation, beds, clothing, pet doors, food, funeral services, grooming, insurance, kennels, leads, collars, photographers, retailers, technology, toys, trainers, travel services, treats, vets, walkers, flea, tick & worming products plus more! Check out dozens of new Dog product launches from Australia and overseas and most Exhibitors will offer EFTPOS and Credit Card facilities with numerous ATMs throughout the show. Pass-outs are also allowed so you can load up the car and come back into the Show as many times as you like! PET CIRCLE STAGE Expert tips for a healthy, happy Dog including Dr Katrina Warren presenting on Tricks you can teach your Dog at home & How to give your Dog a happy & enriched life. The newest Bondi Vet, Alex Hynes informs us on What to do in a Pet Emergency and Dr Harry Cooper will help you Solve common Dog health problems & Find the right breed for you. Dr Tegan Lever from the Pet Circle vet team rounds out the program with a talk on how to Sniff out the truth to debunk common Dog myths.

BLACKHAWK DOCKDOGS The Black Hawk DockDogs pool will host the aquatic competition of the Common Woof Games with a wide range of talented breeds launching themselves off a dock into a 100,000 litre pool! The program will feature Big Air (long jump), Dueling Dogs (high energy speed retrieval), Rapid Relay, Speed Retrieve and Extreme Vertical which is high jump for Dogs. Pawthletes will represent Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK so don t miss getting in the splash zone at the 2018 Dog Lovers Show! BYO raincoat and umbrella! INSTA-POOCH Meet, interact with and snap a selfie with some of the biggest Stars of Instagram at the show! Watch these K9 celebrities walk the red carpet, take part in media interviews and interact with adoring fans it s one of the must see attractions at the 2018 show! BREED SHOWCASE Meet & connect with hundreds of beautiful Dogs, representing more than 100 breeds and over 40 Dogs QLD Breed Clubs exhibiting. It s the largest gathering of dogs in Australia with daily talks on a wide range of breeds and experts on hand to provide reliable information. PERFECT MATCH If you re looking for your next fur-kid then don t miss the Bow Wow Meow Perfect Match Zone! Complete our questionnaire, compare all the breeds and gather the information you need to make an informed decision on selecting your next pooch. ASK-A-VET Get free expert vet advice (without the vet bill!) in the Ask-A-Vet Zone presented by the Animal Emergency Service. DOG ADOPTION ZONE The Dog Adoption Zone will showcase over 20 Rescue Groups and Shelters and hundreds of Dogs in need for you to meet. You can also hear from Rescue Groups on the new Dog Adoption Stage and learn more about what it s really like to adopt a Dog. FREE DOGGY FACE PAINTING Kids can have their face painted with their favorite breed of Dog from a wide range of options and then snap a selfie in the Funny Photo Wall! PAT-A-POOCH Kids and grown-ups will love the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds from puppies to adults including rescue, service and therapy Dogs. FOOD AND DRINK Chow-down on the most scrumptious array of food ever seen at the show with some of Brisbane s most popular food trucks, including pizza, hot dogs, sushi, gelato, street and organic food. MAJOR DOOR PRIZE Enter the Major Door Prize at the show via ipads at the entry points and go in the draw to WIN a pack of fantastic goodies for you and your best friend valued at over $2,000!

TIMETABLES ROYAL CANIN ARENA PET CIRCLE STAGE INSTA-POOCH TIME PERFORMANCE TIME TALK TIME INSTA-POOCH STAR 10:15am Common Woof Games Opening Ceremony Extravaganza The Wonderdogs 10:00am What to do in a Pet Emergency Dr Alex Hynes, the newest Bondi Vet 10:00am Little Daisy Dachshund @littledaisydachshund Augie the Corgi @augie_the_corgi The W Pups @the.w.pups 10:30am Incredible Dog High Jump Rodney Gooch & The 4 Paws Sports Team 11:00am Easy Tricks you can Teach your Dog at Home The Wonderdogs plus meet & greet 11:00am Mocha the Toy Chocolate Poodle @mocha_toychocolatepoodle Dobie Jax @dobiejax 11:30am Common Woof Games Round 1 Dave Graham: Socca, Vaulting, Puppy Sprint & Hurdles 12:00pm Solving the most Common Dog Health Problems Dr Harry Cooper plus meet & greet 12:00pm Our Dog Kiba @ourdogkiba Charlie and Frankie @charlieandfrankie_ Odie the Mal @odiethemal 12:30pm Common Woof Games Round 2 Co-hosted by Dr Harry Cooper & Dave Graham: Basketball, Javelin Weave, Barrel Racing & Discus Throw 1:30pm The Wonderdogs Go to the Games Brand new show! The Wonderdogs 1:00pm 2:00pm How to Give your Dog a Happy and Enriched Life The Wonderdogs plus meet & greet How to Choose the Right Breed for your Home & Lifestyle Dr Harry Cooper plus meet & greet 1:00pm 2:00pm Maluka & Avalon @maluka_and_avalon King Kingsley @kingkingsley_ Apricot Strudel @apricotstrudel Daisy Rey Dachshund @Daisy_rey_dachsund Mr Fetching @mr_fetching Lap Dog Staffies @lapdogstaffies 2:30pm Common Woof Games FINAL 1 Co-hosted by Dr Harry Cooper & Dave Graham: Socca, Vaulting, Puppy Sprint & Hurdles 3:00pm Sniffing Out the Truth debunking common Dog myths Dr Teagan Lever, Pet Circle 3:00pm Choc Cream Dachshunds @choc.cream_dachshunds George @itsgeorgeous Nigella the Pug @nigellathepug 3:30pm Common Woof Games FINAL 2 Dave Graham: Basketball, Javelin Weave, Barrel Racing & Discus Throw MC Those Two Girls duo Lise Carlaw & Sarah Wills 4:00pm Taco Gucci @_tacogucci Beau the Dalmatian @beau_the_dalmatian Bangaz Dachshund @bangaz_dachshund 4:00pm Common Woof Games Closing Ceremony & Medal Presentation Dave Graham MC: Hot 91.1 s Ash Gierke Willow the Cavoodle @willow.the.cavoodle Host/Commentator Dave Graham * All timetables subject to change, refer to website for updates.

ASK-THE-BREEDERS STAGE TIME BREED CLUB 10:00am Belgian Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland 10:20am Borzoi Club of QLD 10:40am Poodle Club of QLD Inc 11:00am The Sporting Terrier Club of QLD 11:20am American Staffordshire Terrier Club of QLD 11:40am Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club of Qld 12:00pm Bernese Mountain Dog Club of QLD 12:20pm Rarer Gundog Breed 12:40pm Beagle Club of QLD Inc 1:00pm Griffon Club of QLD 1:20pm Shetland Sheepdog Club Qld 1:40pm Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of QLD 2:00pm Basenji Breed Network QLD (BBNQ) 2:20pm Stafforshire Bull Terrier Club of QLD DOG ADOPTION STAGE TIME RESCUE GROUP 10:00am Happy Paws Haven 10:30am Bull Arab Rescue 11:00am Fresh Start Rescue 11:30am Staffies United Rescue 12:00pm Safe Haven Animal Rescue 12:30pm Silver Linings Pet Rescue 1:00pm GAP 1:30pm Dachshund IVDD Support 2:00pm Devoted to Dachshunds 2:30pm Hear No Evil Australian Deaf Dog Rescue 3:00pm Adopt a Dane Rescue QLD 3:30pm Siberian Husky & Alaskan Malamute Rescue of QLD 4:00pm Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge (SCARs) 4:30pm Storybook Farm Sacred Animal Garden Learn more about a wide array of breeds from DOGS NSW Breed Clubs on the popular Ask-The-Breeders Stage located located on the Ground Level. 2:40pm 3:00pm 3:20pm 3:40pm 4:00pm QLD Bulldog Club Rottweiler Club of QLD St Bernard Club of QLD Norwegian Elkhound Tibetan Spaniel Club of QLD *Timetable subject to change, refer to website for updates. All Dog Adoption Stage talks run approx 10-15 mins. *Timetable subject to change, refer to website for updates. All Ask-The-Breeders Stage talks run approx 10-15 mins. BLACKHAWK DOCKDOGS TIMES 10:00am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:45pm 3:00pm EVENT Big Air Long Jump Big Air Triple Jump Extreme Vertical High Jump Speed Retrieve Rapid Relays Big Air Diving Finals

VENUE & OPENING HOURS Brisbane Showgrounds Royal International Convention Centre Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 November, 9:30am 5pm For full details on getting to the venue, car parking information, all the public transport options and FAQ s please visit the website. Assistance Dogs are welcome, but as this is an indoor event visitors are unable to bring Dogs to the show due to health & safety reasons. See website for full details. LET S GET SOCIAL ARENA SPONSOR @dogloversshow @thedogloversshow @dog_lovers_show #DogLoversShow STAGE SPONSOR DOCKDOGS TICKET PRICES COMMON WOOF GAMES BREED SHOWCASE OFFICIAL TURF SUPPLIER PERFECT MATCH ONLINE ON-SITE ADULT (AGES 16 & OVER) $20 $25 ASK-A-VET CHARITY PARTNER BEDDING CHILD (5 15 YEARS) $12 $15 CHILD (UNDER 5) FREE FREE PENSIONERS, SENIORS & STUDENTS (PROOF REQUIRED) FAMILY (2 ADULTS + 2 KIDS MUST ARRIVE TOGETHER) $17 $20 $60 $70 PARTNERS Australian War Animal Memorials Advance tickets will be limited so book early to avoid missing out. If you pre-book online you can enter the show directly via our VIP Lane and avoid the queues! Student & senior discounts are now available. Companion card holders can enter free of charge, but the person under your care must purchase a ticket.