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If you think your dog is the fastest sausage eater or dog most like its owner, why not go walkies to the Hawkinge Fun Dog Show in September and show off your prize pooch.

Owners of dogs which do not measure up to Crufts rigorous standards can enter their canine companion into one of the following 14 classes.

• Dog with the waggiest tail
• Best 6 legs
• Dog in Best Condition
• Most Handsome Dog
• Best Matching Brace
• Best Odd Brace
• Fastest Sausage Eater
• Best Local Dog (Open to CT18 post codes only)
• Dog Most like Its Owner
• Best Veteran (7 years and over)
• Dog The Judge Would Most like to Take Home
• Best Child (12 Years and Under ) and Dog
• Best Child (13 Years and Over) and Dog
• Prettiest Bitch

All entries are £1 per class and registration starts on the day at 11.00 am. The first class will be judged at noon.

Organisations are invited to sponsor a class for £20 and will receive, acknowledgement in the programme and at the event itself. Sponsors will also be able to attend on the day to set up a stand to sell their products or to promote their services.

As well as the Fun Dog Show there will be demonstrations and displays. There will be helpful advice on responsible dog ownership, poop scooping, neutering, what to do if a dog is lost or found, micro chipping, your dog’s health and the control of dogs.

The event takes place on Saturday 27th September from 11.00am to 4.00pm at Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge.

If you are able to provide a display or demonstration, would like to donate a raffle prize or need further information regarding sponsorship or entry please contact Tanya Clark, the KCC Hawkinge Community Warden, on 07811 271303

The event is supported by, The Hawkinge Partnership, Shepway District Council and Kent County Council.