This prestigious event comes under the Sydney Royal Easter Show umbrella, an iconic event attracting over 800,000 people every year.
Of all the Australian dog shows, this is one of the biggest contests top breeders talk about most. When it comes to Australian dog competitions, this one is right up there.
Read on for the lowdown on all the highlights, including the dog agility challenges and the top prize for Best in Show.
Dates For Your Diary: March 22nd-April 2nd
Entries for the ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Dog Show close on February 7th. The actual event kicks off on March 22nd with the Obedience Trials, including Rally. The last day is April 2nd, when Breed Stall Day, the Oodles on Show and the Dog Grooming Show take place.
More than 1,000 dogs will compete across a wide range of events over 12 days. The attractions include the Baby Puppy Competition and the Canine Hero Awards.
The action takes place at the Sydney Showground, a purpose-built venue located at Sydney Olympic Park. Opened in 1998, it was a venue for the 2000 Summer Olympics, replacing the former Sydney Showground at Moore Park.
A Little Piece of History
The very first canine contests took place back in 1869 at the Agricultural Society Show. Breeds included Pointers, Beagles, Greyhounds and Bloodhounds. In 1901, there was even a category for dog biscuits, but the most sought-after ‘Best in Show’ trophy didn’t get introduced until 1931.
Today, more than 150 years later, the dog judging lawns are places to celebrate everything we cherish about dogs. What’s become the most prestigious canine competition in Australia now sets tails wagging across the globe.
Classes and Top Prizes
You’ll find lots of information about the obedience, handler and agility classes here. Here’s a selection of some of the top winning categories:
- Best in Show (Prize: $2,500)
- Best Puppy in Show
- Best Baby Puppy of Breed
- Best of Breed
- Sweepstakes Classes
- Owner-Breeder-Handler Classes
- Dog Agility Challenges
- Dog Grooming Competition
There are trophies and cash prizes up for grabs that relate to specific dog breeds. These include the Australian Kelpie, Borzoi, Bedlington Terrier, the Giant Schnauzer and West Highland White Terrier, to name but a few.
The Dog Agility Challenges are among the most popular events at the ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Dog Show. They’re a must for Exhibitors and Show-goers alike who are keen to experience all the action of the canine kind.
Australian Dog Shows Make Room For Plenty of Stalls!
A big part of all Australian Dog Shows is the opportunity to wander around the vast selection of stalls that showcase useful information and products. Breed Stall Day and the Dog Grooming Show offer the chance to carry out some serious networking.
Plush Puppy will be there at the ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Dog Show! It’s the ideal 10 days for us to listen to what our customers are looking for. We can also let them know what makes us the leading brand of luxury show dog products. Here’s a selection of some of the most popular luxury dog product categories we will have on offer:
Get Your Tickets Now for the Best of Australian Dog Shows
There are many different ticket types for the ADVANCE™ Sydney Royal Dog Show, one of the most prestigious Australian Dog Competitions. You can find out more information here to secure your tickets.
And, whether or not you’re participating in the dog agility challenges, check out Plush Puppy’s full range of luxury show dog products. We hope we’ll see you at the big event itself!
