Cliftonville’s canine companions were out in full force on Monday 25th August for the Cliftonville Dog Show at The Oval Bandstand and Lawns.
With sunny skies and wagging tails, it was a joyful day celebrating the four-legged stars of the community.
Organised and hosted by resident Helen Hebditch, along with her husband Will and their children Izzy and Oliver, the event drew dog lovers from across Thanet for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and good-natured competition.
With categories including Best Fancy Dress, Waggiest Tail, Best Trick, Best Behaved, and Dog Most Like Its Owner, there was something for every pup.
This year’s winners were:
Best Fancy Dress
1st – Rocky and Lyla
2nd – Mouse and Susan
3rd – Vinnie and Bonita
Waggiest Tail
1st – Towser and Bonita
2nd – Shelby and Maria
3rd – Storm and Clare
Best Trick
1st – Phoenix and Donna
2nd – Rusty and Ralph
3rd – Snowdrop and Reeze
Best Behaved
1st – Albert and Laura
2nd – Moxy and Miranda
3rd – Mabel and Tim
Dog Most Like Its Owner
1st – Alf and Naomi
2nd – Pip and Mel
3rd – Charlie and Annie
This year’s Best in Show winner was Alf, a proud moment for both dog and owner Naomi!
“It’s one of my absolute favourite events of the year,” said Simon Bell of GRASS Cliftonville CIC, who hosted the event at The Oval. “We’re so grateful to Helen and her family for giving their time and energy to make this happen each year – they’re a credit to the community.”
Organisers have thanked Georgina from Don’t Miss Margate and Abbey for judging the categories and local business Nosey Dogs (also Abbey) for sponsoring the fantastic prizes.
The biggest thanks of all go to the brilliant dogs and their wonderful owners who came along, joined in the fun, and made it such a day to remember.
There are more official event photos available via The Oval’s website at https://theovalbandstand.co.uk/cliftonville-dog-show-2025
no thanks , i cannot think of anything worse
Have you read any of Peter Checksfield’s ‘books’??