A fantastic turnout of dogs and their owners attended the Annual Dog Show and Open Day at Centre Paws Norfolk on Saturday 19th July.

Celebrating its seventh year since the Wymondham-based canine hub opened, the show featured all shapes and sizes of dogs, from puppies to veterans, as well as crossbreed rescues and pedigree pooches.

The show was due to be held in June, but with the heatwave, it was decided by organiser and business owner Kathryn Cross to reschedule for the wellbeing of the dogs.

After weeks of worry that the hot weather would never end, the temperature was ultimately perfect, and despite some showers during the day, the event went ahead without a hitch.

Several local businesses and crafters had stalls selling their wares, including one teenager selling homemade dog biscuits as a fundraiser for a volunteering trip to Costa Rica.

Wymondham Young Farmers ran a bar; a hog roast was supplied by Anna Kouzmin, and Dann’s Ice Cream kept everyone cool. The on-site businesses were also kept busy – The Farm Café had a steady stream of customers all day; Centre Paws Pet Spa offered nail trims, brushing demos and advice on grooming, and Canine Dip and Dive Wymondham opened its gates for free swims.

Mrs Cross said, “We were delighted with the number of dogs that entered the show; it was a true celebration of dog ownership. The hot weather we have had means many dogs have been having their walks cut short, so it was great they could get out and have some much-needed fun. In the end, we had rain and sunshine, but the decision to hold the show on the campsite field paid off as we had shade and shelter from all the elements.”

Supreme Best in Show was won by a beautiful 20-month-old Rottweiler called Bruna.