Village/school halls with access to a playing field are good choices. Marquees are another option but can be expensive. You will also most likely need good parking facilities for spectators and competitors. Also make sure you have suitable toilet facilities. If you have a second ring for agility/obstacle course or obedience, then a notice of that ring’s purpose should be displayed on a prominent noticeboard. The ring should be large enough for the contestants to stand along 2 sides and maybe partway down the third side. For a 6 class novelty type show, consider a ring of some 20 meters (65. 6 ft) by 20 meters (65. 6 ft). If the contestants are stood along 4 sides, then the ring is too small for purpose, so make it bigger. Spectators should be able to sit along at least 2 sides of the ring, if not 3.

Suggested Pedigree Classes Puppy - Any breed (6 - 12 months) Yearling - Any breed (12 - 24 months) Gun-dog - Any breed Hound and Terrier - Any breed Working or Pastoral - Any breed Toy and Utility - Any breed Any Variety - Open Suggested Novelty Classes Best Veteran - Any breed (7 years and over) Best Crossbreed Best Rescue Dog - Any dog that has come from an animal shelter. Most Handsome Dog Prettiest Bitch Most Appealing Eyes Waggiest Tail Best Condition Best Brace - 2 dogs alike Best Irish Brace - 2 dogs of different types Best 6 legs - Dog and Owner Best Junior Handler Dog The Judge Would Most Like To Take Home

Name, age and breed of dog Owners contact details Classes being entered Total entry fee paid Dog Club membership number (If a DC event) You may also want to have forms for the judge to fill to say who came where. This is especially important if you are holding a best of show class.

If you cannot obtain dog agility jumps, make your own. For example, you could use barstools with brooms that sit on the rungs between the stools. Or, use an old unwanted ottoman and other seating from the local charity store. Another option is to use wine or soda crates as jumps. A tunnel could be made using folding chairs with sheets draped over them. Be inventive, there are many possibilities to rustle up jumps, tunnels and other agility or obstacle items that are cheap, free and safe for dogs.

Vets — you should have a vet on hand should a dog need medical attention. You could ask a local vet to be a judge as well (see above).