Fri 4 - Sun 6 May Royal Exhibition Building OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Fri 4 - Sun 6 May Royal Exhibition Building OFFICIAL PROGRAM

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 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), ROYAL CANIN ARENA TO HOST THE Rapid Relay, Speed Retrieve and Extreme Vertical which is INAUGURAL high jump for Dogs. COMMON Pawthletes WOOF will represent GAMES! Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK so don t miss getting in the The splash 2018 show zone is at all the about 2018 Dog Sports Lovers and Show! 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 INSTA-POOCH present the spectacular Opening Ceremony before four countries kick off the competition. It s an aweinspiring, Meet, interact adrenalin-fuelled with and snap medley of events including a Dog selfie Socca, with WeightPull, some of the DogVault, Dog Basketball, biggest Mini-Dog Stars Hurdles, of Instagram Javelin Dodge, Barrel Racing and at even the Discus show! Throw. Watch these K9 celebrities walk the red carpet, take part in media interviews and interact with adoring fans it s the must see attraction at the 2018 show! BREED SHOWCASE Meet & connect with over 500 beautiful Dogs, representing more than 100 breeds and over 50 Dogs Victoria 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 SHOP breeds & and SAVE! gather the information you need to make an See, informed compare decision and buy on with literally thousands selecting of the latest your and next greatest pooch. products and services to spoil your pooch! It s a rare opportunity to stock up for the entire year with over 250 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, HERO funeral DOG services, TRIBUTE grooming, insurance, kennels, Discover leads, collars, over 50 photographers, large retailers, technology, information toys, trainers, panels travel throughout services, treats, vets, walkers, the flea, show tick paying & worming tribute products to the plus more! incredible Check out skills dozens and abilities of new Dog product launches of from our service Australia dogs and including overseas and most Exhibitors military, will offer working, EFTPOS therapy, and Credit Card facilities with assistance numerous and ATMs every throughout day hero the show. Pass-outs Dogs are also that allowed help improve so you the can load up the car and lives come of thousands back into the of people Show as many times as you like! in our community every day. 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. DOGGY FACE PAINTING The Doggy Face Painting Zone will provide kids (and kids at heart) with the opportunity to have their face painted with their favorite breed of Dog from a wide range of options. DOG ADOPTION ZONE The newly expanded Dog Adoption Zone has doubled in PET size with CIRCLE over 50 STAGE Rescue Groups and Shelters exhibiting and Expert hundreds tips for of a Dogs healthy, in need happy Dog including for Dr you Katrina to meet. Warren You presenting can also on Tricks you can teach hear your from Dog Rescue at home Groups & How on to give your Dog a happy the & enriched new Dog life, Adoption TV star Stage Andrew Morley presents his and Guide learn to more Dog about Adoption what and will it s help really you like Solve to adopt common a Dog. Dog health problems & Find the right breed for you. Dr Kimberley & Dr Elise from the Pet Circle vet team will Sniff out the truth to debunk common Dog myths and leading Film, TV & Theatre animal trainer Luke Hura provides Rare insights into how famous Dogs are FREE VET ADVICE trained with a chance to meet Toto Get from free The vet Wizard advice of in the Oz Musical! Dr Kate Ask-A-Vet Mornement Zone rounds presented out the by program with Greencross a fascinating and talk their on team Causes & solutions of for experts. common Dog behaviour problems. 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 $2000! FOOD AND DRINK Chow-down on the most scrumptious array of food ever seen at the show with some of Melbourne s most popular food trucks including Jimmy Grants, Custom Brew, Twisted Fisherman, Sliders on Tyres, Miso Fresh & Wrap Roll it to name a few!

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! 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. 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 the must see attraction at the 2018 show! BREED SHOWCASE Meet & connect with over 500 beautiful Dogs, representing more than 100 breeds and over 50 Dogs Victoria 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. SHEEPDOG SPEED TRIALS Experience the country in the city with some of the most talented working Dogs in Victoria showcasing their skills. It s a rare opportunity to see how invaluable these wonderful animals are for farmers as they herd sheep and compete for the coveted trophy. 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. FREE DOGGY FACE PAINTING The Doggy Face Painting Zone will provide kids with the opportunity to have their face painted with their favorite breed of Dog from a wide range of options. DOG ADOPTION ZONE The newly expanded Dog Adoption Zone has doubled in size with over 50 Rescue Groups and Shelters exhibiting 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 VET ADVICE Get free expert vet advice in the Ask-A-Vet Zone presented by Greencross Vets. 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! FOOD AND DRINK Chow-down on the most scrumptious array of food ever seen at the show with some of Melbourne s most popular food trucks including Jimmy Grants, Custom Brew, Twisted Fisherman, Sliders on Tyres, Miso Fresh & Wrap Roll it to name a few!

TABLES ROYAL CANIN ARENA PET CIRCLE STAGE DOG ADOPTION STAGE PERFORMANCE TALK RESCUE GROUP Common Woof Games Opening Ceremony Extravaganza The Wonderdogs Sniffing out the truth debunking common Dog myths Dr Kimberley Chainey & Dr Elise Barry, Pet Circle 11:20am 11:40am No Hairs Ark Pawfect Pals Animal Rescue Mini s Bulldog Rescue Club 10:15am Incredible Dog High Jump Rodney Gooch & The 4 Paws Sports Team 10:45am A Guide to Dog Adoption Andrew Morley, TV Star & Rescue Ambassador 12:20pm 12:40pm Labrador Rescue Homeless Hounds Sweet Shepherd Rescue 11:15am Common Woof Games Round 1 Socca, Weight Pull, Vaulting & Hurdles 11:30am Easy Tricks you can teach your Dog at home The Wonderdogs plus meet & greet 1:20pm 1:40pm Pug Rescue Victoria German Shepherd Rescue Victoria Devoted to Dachshunds Rescue 12:15pm Common Woof Games Round 2 Basketball, Javelin Dodge, Barrel Racing & Discus Throw Guest-Co Hosted by 12:30pm Backstage insights into how Australia s famous Dog stars are trained Luke Hura, Luke s Canine & Animal Actors plus meet & greet with Toto from the Wizard of Oz Musical 2:20pm 2:40pm Geelong Animal Rescue KP s Awesome Paws Rescue Hair of the Dog Rescue Animal Aid 1:15pm The Wonderdogs Go the Games Brand new show! The Wonderdogs 2:15pm Common Woof Games FINAL 1 Socca, Weight Pull, Vaulting & Hurdles Guest-Co Hosted by 1:30pm 2:30pm Solving the most common Dog health problems How to give your Dog a happy and enriched life The Wonderdogs plus meet & greet 3:20pm 3:40pm Melbourne Animal Rescue Pets Haven Foundation *Timetable subject to change, refer to website for updates. All Dog Adoption Stage talks run approx 10-15 mins. 3:15pm Common Woof Games FINAL 2 Basketball, Javelin Dodge, Barrel Racing & Discus Throw 3:15pm How to choose the right breed for your home & lifestyle Common Woof Games Closing Ceremony & Medal Presentation Farmer Dave Graham MC Farmer Dave Graham MC Andrew Morley Got a problem with your Dog s behaviour? Learn how to give it a job! Dr Kate Mornement, Pets Behaving Badly

INSTA-POOCH INSTA-POOCH STAR INSTA-POOCH STAR INSTA-POOCH STAR FRIDAY Coco, Lani, Rosie the Cavaliers @colliejoey Maple the Choccy Lab @maplethechoccylab Snowy & Fergus the Samoyeds @the_fur_amigos Aubrey the Aussie @aubrey_the_aussie Bentley the Groodle @bentleythegroodle SATURDAY Bailey the Labradoodle @bailey.thelabradoodle Maple the Choccy Lab @maplethechoccylab Snowy & Fergus the Samoyeds @the_fur_amigos Aubrey the Aussie @aubrey_the_aussie Bentley the Groodle @bentleythegroodle Sadie the Cavalier @sadie_thecavalier SUNDAY Bailey the Labradoodle @bailey.thelabradoodle Maple the Choccy Lab @maplethechoccylab Snowy & Fergus the Samoyeds @the_fur_amigos Aubrey the Aussie @aubrey_the_aussie Bentley the Groodle @bentleythegroodle Sadie the Cavalier @sadie_thecavalier Sadie the Cavalier @sadie_thecavalier Aila the Frug and Soda the Pug @janeyc_ Bj, Blu, Jager & Django @myaussietribe Lenny The Dalamation @lennythedal Taco Foxyhuahua the Chihuahua @tacofoxyhuahua Bj, Blu, Jager & Django @myaussietribe Lenny The Dalamation @lennythedal Toby the Cavoodle @ivebeencavoodled Toby the Cocker Spaniel @toby_cockerspaniel Taco Foxyhuahua the Chihuahua @tacofoxyhuahua Bj, Blu, Jager & Django @myaussietribe Lenny The Dalamation @lennythedal Aila the Frug and Soda the Pug @janeyc_ Toby the Cocker Spaniel @toby_cockerspaniel Bentley Bear @bentleythenewfoundland Toby the Cocker Spaniel @toby_cockerspaniel Jazz the Cavoodle @jazz_the_cavoodle Missy and Max @missyandmaxy Jazz the Cavoodle @jazz_the_cavoodle Missy and Max @missyandmaxy Oscars Law @oscarslawinc Sumo and Cocopops @operation_sumo Little Bear @deegan_littlebear_ellie Jazz the Cavoodle @jazz_the_cavoodle Missy and Max @missyandmaxy Oscars Law @oscarslawinc Sumo and Cocopops @operation_sumo Little Bear @deegan_littlebear_ellie Oscars Law @oscarslawinc Tillie the Cavoodle @tillie_cavoodle Tilly and Dug @_tillyandco Sumo and Cocopops @operation_sumo Little Bear @deegan_littlebear_ellie Tillie the Cavoodle @tillie_cavoodle Uno the Border Collie @unothebordercollie Jago the English Cocker Spaniel @the_adventures_of_jago Olly Dayz @ollydayz Uno the Border Collie @unothebordercollie Jago the English Cocker Spaniel @the_adventures_of_jago Olly Dayz @ollydayz Uno the Border Collie @unothebordercollie Jago the English Cocker Spaniel @the_adventures_of_jago Tilly and Dug @_tillyandco Fox FM s VI-POOCH Winner (Announced on website 1 week before show) Nigella the Pug @nigellathepug Havana Brown @djhavanabrown Ba*Bing the Yorkie @babing_yorky Barkly the Samoyed @barksfrombarkly Nigella the Pug @nigellathepug Maya the Minaiture Dashchund @maya_the_sausagedog Maluka & Avalon @maluka_and_avalon Dave the Beagle @davethebeagle Havana Brown @djhavanabrown Ba*Bing the Yorkie @babing_yorky Barkly the Samoyed @barksfrombarkly Nigella the Pug @nigellathepug Maya the Minaiture Dashchund @maya_the_sausagedog Maluka & Avalon @maluka_and_avalon Dave the Beagle @davethebeagle Olly Dayz @ollydayz Ollie the Red Toy Poodle @ollie_theredtoypoodle Ollie the Red Toy Poodle @ollie_theredtoypoodle Maluka & Avalon @maluka_and_avalon Bentley Bear @bentleythenewfoundland Prince George @princegeorgethegolden Dave the Beagle @davethebeagle Zac the Poodle @zacthepoodle MC: Brodie Young *Timetable subject to change, refer to website for updates. Prince George @princegeorgethegolden

ASK-A-BREEDER STAGE 10:20am 10:40am 11:20am 11:40am BREED CLUB Chow Chow Club of Victoria Boxer Association of Victoria Bullmastiff Club of Victoria Clumber Spaniel League Victoria Labrador Retriever Club of Victoria English Setter Association of Victoria Little Lion Dogs of Victoria 12:20pm 12:40pm 1:20pm 1:40pm 2:20pm 2:40pm 3:20pm 3:40pm Siberian Husky Club of Victoria Scottish Terrier Club of Victoria Keeshond Club of Victoria Collie Club of Victoria Finnish Spitz Club of Victoria Rottweiler Club of Victoria Samoyed Club Of Victoria French Bulldog Club of Victoria Hound Club of Victoria American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Victoria Great Dane Club Of Victoria Old English Sheepdog Club of Victoria *Timetable subject to change, refer to website for updates. All Ask-A-Breeder Stage talks run approx 10-15 mins. VENUE & OPENING HOURS Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton For full details on getting to the venue, the wide range of car parking options with heavily discounted rates for pre-bookings, public transport options and FAQ s just visit the website. The show is open from 9:30am to 5pm daily. Assistance Dogs are welcome, however please note that as this is an indoor event visitors are not permitted to bring their own dogs into the show due to health & safety reasons full details on this policy are detailed on the website. LET S GET SOCIAL ARENA SPONSOR INSTA-POOCH @dogloversshow @thedogloversshow @dog_lovers_show #DogLoversShow STAGE SPONSOR VENUE PARTNER DOCKDOGS VEHICLE PARTNER BLACKHAWK DOCKDOGS S EVENT 10:30am Big Air 1 11:30am Rapid Relay 12:30pm Big Air 2 1:30pm Speed Retrieve / Extreme Vertical TICKET PRICES ONLINE ON-SITE ADULT (AGES 16 & OVER) $27.50 $35 CHILD (5 15 YEARS) $12 $15 CHILD (UNDER 5) FREE FREE PENSIONER (PROOF REQUIRED) $17 $20 FAMILY (2 ADULTS + 2 KIDS MUST ARRIVE TOGETHER) $76 $89 ASK-A-VET PERFECT MATCH BREED SHOWCASE CHARITY AND MEDIA PARTNERS DOCKDOGS 2:30pm 3:30pm Dueling Dogs Big Air Finals 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 not available. Companion card holders can enter free of charge, but the person under your care must purchase a ticket.