The DACHSHUND CAFE is coming to London!

The team at Pug Cafe would like to invite the sausage dogs in the city to visit the Dachshund Cafe London on Sunday 19th August.

This is the pup paw-ty of the year so if you have your own Dachshund or just LOVE our sausage friends, don’t miss out on this one-off event in the beautiful Paternoster Square.

Under the bright lights of St Paul’s Cathedral, your Dachshund will get to join us inside the event of the year. They’ll get to meet lots of furry and fabulous friends, tuck into some delicious doggy treats, and pose for the PUParazzi.

Dachshund Cafe London is the doggy day out EVERYONE is talking about!  There will be a menu dedicated to the furries including PUPcakes, DOGnuts, PAW-ty Rings, PAWbons and more fresh from Rudi’s The Doggy Bakery kitchen.

Plus, each Dachshund attending will get to order their FREE pupuccino at The Happenstance’s beautiful bar, and also collect their free bag of delicious PUPcorn.

Humans, while your Dachshund is mingling and rubbing paws with other fabulous pups, you’ll get to enjoy the party too! Tuck into The Happenstance’s cocktails and Summer Spritzes, delicious global dishes & light bites.

So whether you want to share a pupuccino and a cappuccino with your Doxie, or a pawsecco and a glass of champagne – there’ll be something for everyone!

If you don’t have your own little Doxie then don’t worry, Dachshund lovers are ALWAYS welcome to the sausage party! This is the perfect opportunity to meet lots of little sausages!

Dachshund Cafe London Important information:

Pug Cafe presents Dachshund Cafe is a strict booking-only event and you will need a confirmed booking to attend. We do not allow walk-ins. Our events are known to sell out in minutes so you will need to be on the ball to secure your space.

There is a booking fee per person. Dachshund Owners £10 each and Dachshund Lovers are £15 each.

All children under 16 get a 20% discount.

Children Under 5s and all Dachshunds go FREE.

The fee covers your entry to this one-off event and if you’re a Dachshund Owner your dog will receive a free pupuccino and a bag of pupcorn. If you are a Dachshund Lover you will receive a free bag of doggy treats to make friends with the dogs.

It’s a family friendly event and can cater for groups of up to 5, but ask you keep to a ratio of 2 humans to 1 dog where possible. Space is limited, and we may not be able to cater for all groups.

Please note this venue this fully air conditioned, and will have additional floor fans in operation.

Puppy Love Brunch Outdoor Cinema Balham | 101 Dalmations

Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Balham is back in August  with ‘Puppy Love Brunch Puppy Love Brunch Outdoor Cinema’ -, this time it’s dog-friendly cinema in the exclusive Outdoor Cinema on the Garden Terrace! Enjoy brunch from 12.30pm, with free flowing bubbles, while watching the film 101 Dalmatians. For our doggy friends there are bottomless doggy treats so they can join in the fun.

See our exclusive Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Preview review here to see what it’s all about (the indoor cinema version).

Tickets for screenings include brunch dish and an hour and a half of unlimited bubbles for human guests. Dogs go free and receive the full VIP treatment with bottomless treats, a glass of dog-friendly fizz on arrival, and as many hugs as they can cope with from the Exhibit team! The Puppy Love Brunch Cinema.

Tickets for Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Balham  are available from: Dog-Friendly Cinema  Exhibit Balham | Option 1: £15 – cinema + brunch  or  Option 2: £30 – cinema + brunch + 1.5hrs unlimited bubbly for human guests.

For 6 weeks (until 26 August) recently opened Bluebird Café, located in White City’s iconic Television Centre, will welcome guests and their four-legged friends to enjoy a very special afternoon tea ‘A Pup of Tea’ Doggie Afternoon Tea in aid of Wild at Heart Foundation in partnership with Europe’s number one destination dedicated to dog-welcoming holidays & travel – PetsPyjamas.

Pups and humans can pop along for tea every Sunday from 2.30pm – 5pm for an exclusive afternoon tea offering a delicious spread for humans and dogs so that the favourite British past time can be enjoyed just like tea at home.

Read our review of the VIP(ups) ‘A Pup of Tea’ launch party here to get an idea of what you can expect.

For just £21.50, ‘A Pup of Tea’ Doggie Afternoon Tea includes vegan dog cookies, made with banana and vegan peanut butter and handmade by Head Chefs Simon Gregory & Prashant Patil. Lily’s Kitchen will also provide some naturally delicious and wholesome vegan treats, all of which will be served in luxury dog bowls from PetsPyjamas. Alongside will be something for humans and taking inspiration from its sister site Bluebird Chelsea’s much-loved afternoon tea, a three tiered selection of Jam and cream fruit scones, Chocolate swiss roll, Carrot and citrus cupcakes, Cucumber and Smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches will be on offer. To make it pooch perfect, pups will receive a complimentary summer goodie bag from PetsPyjamas with a travel water bowl, yummy treats, toy and doggy essentials when dining on the ‘Pup of Tea’ menu.

‘A Pup of Tea’ Doggie Afternoon Tea will run for six weeks from 22nd July in support of Wild at Heart Foundation; a charity that supports animal welfare projects, particularly dog rescue, adoption and rehoming. Bluebird Café will add a discretionary £1 donation to all ‘Pup of Tea’ bills.

Reservations for ‘A Pup of Tea’ can be made by calling 020 3940 0700 or online via www.bluebirdcafe.co.uk.

Dogs Trust and Hackney Police will be running the Dog Theft Prevention Event London Fields in Hackney on the 23^rd August from 11am-3pm. Come along to find out how you can protect your dog, with free microchipping, temporary ID tags, literature and basic health checks.

As explained by the Dogs Trust:

“Dogs Trust are working in conjunction with Hackney Police to raise awareness of Dog Theft in the area. The police will be on hand to offer advice on making your home and garden secure, and what to do if your dog is stolen.

At our Community Events, a veterinary nurse will carry out a basic health check, which includes checking eyes, ears, teeth and weight, to make sure your dog is happy, fit and healthy.

The team offer free on-the-spot microchipping for dogs that aren’t yet chipped (microchipping is a legal requirement as of April 2016). We can also advise you about changing your microchip details should it be needed.

No appointment is required. We operate on a drop in basis so be sure to come along with your dog and say hello, but please keep your dog on a lead when attending our Community Events.

All breeds of dogs are welcome at our Community Events, whether a pup or an adult, however Dogs Trust will not chip active hunting hounds or litters of puppies. We ask that puppies under 6 months old are fully vaccinated and proof of vaccinations are brought along to the event. If your puppy has recently been vaccinated, they must be carried for the 10 days following their final vaccination. Dogs over 6 months old do not require proof of vaccination.”

Find us near the Lido!

ChihuahuaTown events presents, DachshundTown A Day At The Races!

August 2018 will see the return of DachshundTown with an exciting new fun theme to the day

Enjoy shopping, have lunch and meet friends. Treat yourself to a cake, a glass of bubbly from the bar, watch our brand new red carpet event, The Posh Hat Fashion Show, and if you’re bringing a dog, take part in tons of fun activities.

There are new show classes, contests, brand new Dachshund races, trick dog performances, and special guest appearances!
Take part in our Dachshund Mini Show Jumping!
Let your dog kick off their shoes, and enjoy a paddle in our shallow splash pools!
Prizes and rosettes to be won, glitz, glamour, music and a fabulous atmosphere

A Day At The Races is THE event on every Dachshund fanatics calendar and is set to be even bigger than our previous DachshundTown festival!

Once you’ve purchased admission tickets to attend, you can return to our ticket office and book a ticket for each dog that will attend with you on the day. Show your ticket with your dog on arrival, to get a free little treat bag!

There is so much going on at DachshundTown A Day At The Races…

☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races Fun Dog Show:
Rosettes for winning dogs placed 1st to 10th in every class!
The Best in Show winner will win a gorgeous huge rosette, large bag of dog food, trophy, and a uk holiday!

☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races Posh Hat Fashion Show:
For maximum glitz and glamour, take part in DachshundTowns’s brand new red carpet event, The Posh Hat Fashion Show.
Dress your Dachshund in your favourite handmade or shop bought hat, and take to the red carpet for a chance of your dog becoming the grand winner of DachshundTown’s posh hat fashion show, taking home amazing prizes, a glitzy crown & massive rosette!
Music, live commentary, backdrops, red carpet, glitz and glamour set the scene!

☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races Hopping Hoops
Brand New!
A fun Dachshund race, with hoops to race through

☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races The Cheese Run!
Everyones favourite race!
Tons of fun & large rosettes to be won!
The cheese will be supplied.

☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races The Donut Dash!!
Brand NEW for 2018
Bright donut cushions, tons of laughter and total madness set the scene!
Large rosettes to be won

☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races MINI SHOW JUMPING!
Grab an entry ticket and have a go at Dachshund mini show jumping.
We have a tiny show jumping course, made for teeny weeny short leg dogs, with mini jumps 1.5 to 2inch high, these jumps are stepping height.
A little rosette for every dog who gets a clear round on the course
(Youll find tickets in our ticket office, entry is by prebooked ticket)

☆☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races Elmo the trick dog 
Elmo, a world champion trick dog returns to show off his latest tricks!
There’ll be a chance to speak to his trainer for top tips on training your own dog

☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races Shop Till You Drop!
Shop Shop Shop
We are known for packing in the trade stands, but this event has even more shopping!
Stalls and stands selling just about anything and everything for dogs.
With many of our trade stands specialising in small and long dog clothing.
Youll find collars, beds, posh treats and much more!

☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races ☆☆ Go VIP ☆☆
The Royal Enclosure
Purchase a VIP admission ticket and access the VIP marquee, where we will serve complementary Juice, bottled water and a large selection of complimentary cakes and snacks at lunchtime . VIP ticket holders can enjoy a rest in our VIP chillout area, with comfortable cushions, and throws to relax on. VIP is located ringside.

☆ DachshundTown A Day At The Races Tickets can be purchased at: ​www.ticketsource.co.uk/chihuahuatown. Tickets from £3.00  – £10.00 + booking fee. Dog show entries £2.00 + booking fee.

If you have other small toy sized dogs that are not Dachshund or Dachshund crosses, you are very welcome to bring them along to enjoy the day.
They can pop into the photo studio for a mini photoshoot , splash in our pools, and relax in our shade marquee.
Theyll be made very welcome, but please be aware that they wont be able to take part in our show classes, contests or the fashion show.

DachshundTown A Day At The Races Parking:
The venue has its own car park, which is located at the event. Parking is subject to a charge of 1.00 per car, for the duration of the event.

Flyer and event text courtesy of the event organiser

Hackney Downs Summer Festival & Hackney Dog Show are brought to you by community-hub-pub The Star by Hackney Downs as they decamp to Hackney Downs Park for some village vibes with a city twist on August 25th.

Boasting an outdoor Funktion one sound system, We Are The Sunset of are curating a day of top DJs playing blissed-out beats, Balearic bangers, oddball disco and general eclectic niceness. The line up is yet to be confirmed (including the Hackney Dog Show times) but promises great things.

Back for the second year will be the Hackney Dog Show organised by East London four-legged favourites Pack and Clowder. So if you think pup is best in show, email saul@electricstarpubs.co.uk to take part.

Stay up to date on the event Facebook Page.

Smithfield 150 hosts the Smithfield 150 Sausage Dog Parade with #SausageWalkLondon on August 25th.

The Smithfield 150 Sausage Dog Parade with #SausageWalkLondon is taking place at London’s iconic meat market, Smithfield, on Saturday 25 August 2018 to coincide with the market’s 150th birthday.

Smithfield 150 celebrates the 150th anniversary of Smithfield Markets and will showcase the best of London’s vibrant culture and creativity. This August Bank Holiday weekend Culture Mile will take over the markets in Smithfield as well as the surrounding streets, lanes and hidden spaces around Farringdon for a FREE, fun-filled festival spectacular.

As part of the weekend’s festivities, Culture Mile, in association with #SausageWalkLondon, is inviting sausage dogs and their human friends to join a dedicated parade at 2.30pm on Saturday 25 August. The parade route will take them through Smithfield Market’s Cloth Fair and around the Victorian Rotunda garden, making dachshunds the rightful stars of the show!

Meet outside the Rising Sun Pub, 38 Cloth Fair, EC1A 7JQ from 2pm for a 2.30pm start! Map here.

Event image and text courtesy of the event organisers

Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Streatham | Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club

Dogs may be a man’s best friend, but all too often, they get the short end of the (chewing) stick and miss out on much of the human fun. This is why the pooch-friendly establishments of Exhibit Bars in South London are hosting a series of canine-friendly cinema screenings for dogs and their parents to enjoy together. Not only will the screenings feature some of the best doggy movies of all time, but dogs will be treated to bottomless treats and a glass (or bowl!) of Pawsecco on arrival. See our exclusive Balham Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Preview review here to see what it’s all about!

Exhibit Bars are well-known for their boutique cinema screens. In Streatham Hill, Exhibit B’s Dark Room screening area becomes a canine paradise with blankets and cushions for the dogs to relax on. All Puppy Love Brunch Club films have been hand-picked to be dog friendly and will be presented with lower audio levels so as not to scare the dogs. The first films will be ‘Turner and Hooch’ and ‘Lady and the Tramp’. Tickets for screenings include brunch dish and an hour and a half of unlimited bubbles for human guests. Dogs go free and receive the full VIP treatment with bottomless treats, a glass of dog-friendly fizz on arrival, and as many hugs as they can cope with from the Exhibit team! The Puppy Love Brunch Cinema.

Tickets for Puppy Love Brunch (Film: Lady and The Tramp) are available from: Dog-Friendly Cinema Exhibit Streatham| £25– cinema + brunch + 1.5hrs unlimited bubbly for human guests. DOGS – Go free in exchange for cuddles with the team (from the dogs not humans)

 There are also Puppy Love Brunches taking place at Exhibit Balham, see our London Dog Events Calendar for more info.

For 6 weeks (until 26 August) recently opened Bluebird Café, located in White City’s iconic Television Centre, will welcome guests and their four-legged friends to enjoy a very special afternoon tea ‘A Pup of Tea’ Doggie Afternoon Tea in aid of Wild at Heart Foundation in partnership with Europe’s number one destination dedicated to dog-welcoming holidays & travel – PetsPyjamas.

Pups and humans can pop along for tea every Sunday from 2.30pm – 5pm for an exclusive afternoon tea offering a delicious spread for humans and dogs so that the favourite British past time can be enjoyed just like tea at home.

Read our review of the VIP(ups) ‘A Pup of Tea’ launch party here to get an idea of what you can expect.

For just £21.50, ‘A Pup of Tea’ Doggie Afternoon Tea includes vegan dog cookies, made with banana and vegan peanut butter and handmade by Head Chefs Simon Gregory & Prashant Patil. Lily’s Kitchen will also provide some naturally delicious and wholesome vegan treats, all of which will be served in luxury dog bowls from PetsPyjamas. Alongside will be something for humans and taking inspiration from its sister site Bluebird Chelsea’s much-loved afternoon tea, a three tiered selection of Jam and cream fruit scones, Chocolate swiss roll, Carrot and citrus cupcakes, Cucumber and Smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches will be on offer. To make it pooch perfect, pups will receive a complimentary summer goodie bag from PetsPyjamas with a travel water bowl, yummy treats, toy and doggy essentials when dining on the ‘Pup of Tea’ menu.

‘A Pup of Tea’ Doggie Afternoon Tea will run for six weeks from 22nd July in support of Wild at Heart Foundation; a charity that supports animal welfare projects, particularly dog rescue, adoption and rehoming. Bluebird Café will add a discretionary £1 donation to all ‘Pup of Tea’ bills.

Reservations for ‘A Pup of Tea’ can be made by calling 020 3940 0700 or online via www.bluebirdcafe.co.uk.

After the first Dog Factor 2018 was cancelled this year due to the weather, there is now a new date booked in!

Get ready for Dog Factor 2018…has your pooch got what it takes? A great family afternoon with lots of fun to be had and some fabulous prizes to be won in the Dog Show.

Details of the Dog Factor 2018 dog show classes are on the flyer below:

Have a look at our Dog Factor blog post to see what’s in store…

Lapdog Photo Productions and The London Animal Hospital would like to invite you to Havana Nights Cuban Themed Pooch Party –  a Pooch Pop-up Premiere and Summer Social Spectacular like no other. Truly a VIP experience for you and your canine compadres.

Join us for an evening of Cuban Cocktails, Doggy Mocktails and Latin Beats: a Havana themed pup-party, photoshoot and London dog meet-up – all hosted at the funky new start-up Coffee Studio 7Gr., Clapham.

Meetup with other doggy parents from around London, from your local parks and from social media – finally put a pooch parent to that pup you’re following on social!

Enjoy a lazy August Bank Holiday weekend meeting fellow dog owners, sipping Mojitos and Cuba Libras, spoiling your fur-babies and capturing memories of you together, to keep forever. Visit Coffee Studio’s market courtyard to view the best boutique product offerings from London’s independent makers and stockists of doggy gear.

Havana Nights Cuban Themed Pooch Party Tickets are priced at £18 (plus £1.99 booking fee) per human which includes entry for up to three dogs per ticket, and entitles you and your lucky pups to a free:

• Cuban Cocktail on Arrival
• Doggy Mocktails for Pooches
• ‘Style and Shape’ Pre-shoot Session
• Fun Photo-shoot with Latin Props
• First View of London’s Boutique Brands
• Latin Beats, Doggy Treats and Giveaways
• Fully Loaded Goody Bag

GET TICKETS HERE!

THE VENUE

Coffee Studio 7Gr., Clapham.

Opened in March 2018 the uber stylish decor and big space welcomes coffee drinkers and cocktail aficionados alike. Both a workshop space facilitating a barista school and an evening hangout where mixologists create masterpieces, this ultra cool hub is as international as it is entrepreneurial, and it typifies modern London living.

THE SHOOT AND THE LOOT

Lapdog Photo Productions will be hosting individual mini photo shoots of you and your beloved beauties in their chic mobile studio. Your pooch will be treated to a ‘Style and Shape’ pre-shoot beauty and dress-up session. Capture the evening’s memories with Havana style portraits complete with props, backdrops and accessories.

Your VIP experience wouldn’t be complete without a delightful doggie goodie bag curated by South London’s leading veterinary practice, The London Animal Hospital, stacked full of treats and toys for your magnificent mutt.

THE FEEL

Social media meetup and VIP pop-up combined with a boutique product showcase and dog community social. All with a latin twist.

Havana Nights Cuban Themed Pooch Party Image and Description courtesy of the Event Organisers.

Puppy Love Brunch Outdoor Cinema Balham | 101 Dalmations

Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Balham is back in August  with ‘Puppy Love Brunch Puppy Love Brunch Outdoor Cinema’ -, this time it’s dog-friendly cinema in the exclusive Outdoor Cinema on the Garden Terrace! Enjoy brunch from 12.30pm, with free flowing bubbles, while watching the film 101 Dalmatians. For our doggy friends there are bottomless doggy treats so they can join in the fun.

See our exclusive Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Preview review here to see what it’s all about (the indoor cinema version).

Tickets for screenings include brunch dish and an hour and a half of unlimited bubbles for human guests. Dogs go free and receive the full VIP treatment with bottomless treats, a glass of dog-friendly fizz on arrival, and as many hugs as they can cope with from the Exhibit team! The Puppy Love Brunch Cinema.

Tickets for Puppy Love Brunch Cinema Club Balham  are available from: Dog-Friendly Cinema  Exhibit Balham | Option 1: £15 – cinema + brunch  or  Option 2: £30 – cinema + brunch + 1.5hrs unlimited bubbly for human guests.

Dogs Trust and Uxbridge South Neighbourhood Team will be running the Dog Theft Prevention Event  Hillingdon in Uxbridge Town Centre on the 29^th August from 11am-3pm. Come along to find out how you can protect your dog, with free microchipping, temporary ID tags, literature and basic health checks.

As explained by the Dogs Trust:
“We will also have our vet nurse carrying out a basic health check, which includes checking eyes, ears, teeth and weight, to make sure your dog is happy, fit and healthy.

We are offering free on-the-spot microchipping for dogs that aren’t yet chipped (microchipping is a legal requirement as of April 2016). We can also advise you about changing your microchip details should it be needed. We also have free temporary ID tags for your dog’s collar.

No appointment is required. We operate on a drop in basis so be sure to come along with your dog and say hello, but please keep your dog on a lead when attending our Community Events.

All breeds of dogs are welcome at our Community Events, whether a pup or an adult, however Dogs Trust will not chip active hunting hounds or litters of puppies. We ask that puppies under 6 months old are fully vaccinated and proof of vaccinations are brought along to the event. If your puppy has recently been vaccinated, they must be carried for the 10 days following their final vaccination. Dogs over 6 months old do not require proof of vaccination.”

SAVE THE DATE! The UK’s biggest anti-puppy farming event Pup Aid 2018 is back bigger and better than before!

Now in its eight year and fifth in Primrose Hill, Pup Aid 2018 will once again be in the leafy doggy paradise of north London’s Primrose Hill, part of The Royal Parks, and promises a jam-packed day of fun for all the family – and our faithful four-legged friends – with trade stalls, delicious fresh food, music and more.

This very special day will once again give you, the dog-loving public, the golden opportunity to help raise awareness about the UK’s cruel puppy farming trade by attending this amazing celebrity judged fun dog show.

More info coming soon, in the meantime have a read of our post on a previous year of Pup Aid.

The World’s Most Anticipated Dog Festival Is Back. Ay Carumba! Back for the third year running the team behind Haus of Chihuahuas brings you the spectacular Mexican themed summer Fest of Chihuahuas Mexican Fiesta.

An unforgettable day for chihuahuas and their adoring owners packed full of entertainment, food, drink and activities which will leave a lasting impression on all those lucky enough to get tickets to the Fest of Chihuahuas Mexican Fiesta.

Set in the dazzling Royal Windsor Racecourse, just a stone throw away from where the U.K’s favourite Royals wed, the festival will see hundreds of chihuahuas gather together for a celebratory day in a safe environment.

Fest of Chihuahuas, in association with Chihuahua Rescue UK, aims to raise awareness and funds for dogs in care or dire situations. It is often assumed that only larger dogs find themselves in need of rescue however this can not be more wrong – thousands of chihuahuas are currently looking for safe homes in the UK alone.

The Fest of Chihuahuas Mexican Fiesta itself will include amazing performances and speakers from new and old guests, chi-lebrity meet and greets, our much anticipated CHI IDOL with special celebrity (chihuahua owning) guests, a special doga ring for you to try out the UK’s latest dog yoga craze, a vast shopping area with stalls specifically aimed at small dogs, a Guinness World Record attempt, photo booth and photo opportunities, on-site talent agent and talent show to spot the UK’s newest stunt dog and much more.

Fest of Chihuahuas Mexican Fiesta: To celebrate their home country a Mexican theme will be prominent throughout the day with lots of fun activities for the humans like the messy burrito eating challenge and music and entertainment from the dazzling Mariachi band and colourful folkloric dancers.

Get tickets (from £16) to the Fest of Chihuahuas Mexican Fiesta here.

Event image and text courtesy of the event organiser.

The Carnival Is Returning! Following the success of PugTown Carnival in Sept 2017, PugTown Safari Carnival is set to return in 2018 … bigger, better, and with even more prizes and rosettes! Another very special event, this time with a fun safari theme, exclusively for Pugs. Pug crosses are also welcome to come along and join in the fun.

Let your dog enjoy a paddle in our shallow splash pools which are free to use and available throughout the day.

Shop, shop, shop at tons of doggy trade stands! Enjoy a glass of bubbly from our bar, treat yourself to a gorgeous cake from our professional cake stand, or enjoy a meal from one of our hot food caterers.

Time for a bit of VIP treatment?
VIP admission tickets include general carnival admission, plus access to our VIP area marquee, where you’ll find complementary drinks and a huge assortment of cakes waiting for you at lunchtime. Why stand? Our VIP area has ringside seating!

Lookphotos Studio are attending with their professional photo studio! Providing on the spot mini photoshoots, using a selection of props and backdrops, offering amazing images at great prices!

PugTown Safari Carnival Whats on?
​The Cheese Run ☆
Your dog will love this event!
A fantastic race with cheese snacks on the way.
Ready steady go!

☆ PugTown Beauty Pageant ☆
Our amazing red carpet event, a glamorous contest for your dog to take part in!
This year the backdrop and red carpet are even bigger and better!
Will your dog become Miss or Mr PugTown 2018, and take home a crown and huge rosette?
Visit our ticket office and grab an entry ticket to take part.
Rosettes for all winning dogs placed 1st to 10th!

☆ Carnival Pug Fancy Dress contest!
FREE ENTRY!!
​(once youve purchased your carnival admission ticket, return to the ticket office for a free fancy dress entry ticket)
Children are welcome to join adults in the show ring for this super fun activity
Get making those costumes, and enter your dog into this contest for a chance to win a rosette
​Rosettes for winning dogs placed 1st to 10th

☆ PugTown’s Super Fun Dog Show ☆
This year our special guest judge is Becca Drake of BUBBLEBECCA PUGS @bubblebeccapugs
☆ Gorgeous 18inch two tier rosettes for winning dogs placed 1st to 10th in all fun classes.
​We have tons of classes and catagories, Pug crosses are welcome to take part too.
With mixed pug classes, and some exclusivly for black or fawn Pugs, theres plenty of choice for everyone, there’s even a puppy class!

PugTown Safari Carnival Tickets: Festival admission tickets, fun show classes, contests, pageant and activity tickets can be purchased from our online ticket sales at:
www.chihuahuatownevents.co.uk
All tickets are Prebook ONLY 

PugTown Safari Carnival Parking: The brand new HUGE venue will mean a much bigger event, and lots more parking.

Images and event text courtesy of the event organiser

The Dog Society GB will be hosting Canine Capers Mycenae Gardens on September o1 with an afternoon of Canine Capers activities for dogs and their owners.

Admission to the event is free, but entry to the Canine Capers Mycenae Gardens competition is £3 per category.  The competition categories are as follows:

Scruffiest Dog
Most Gorgeous eyes
Best Rescue Dog
Best Irish Twins
Best Pair (same breed)
Best Child Handler
Best Fancydress
Best puppy (under 1 year)
Best Crossbreed
Most handsome dog
Prettiest bitch
Best veteran (over 10 years)
Looks most like its Owner

You can bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of fun with the Canine Capers Competition, The Canine Capers Raffle and Canine Capers Agility Activities. FREE dog waste bags will be available kindly supplied by The Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Canine Capers Mycenae Gardens Important Info!
Registration will close prompt at 2pm so it’s probably best to get there a little earlier to complete your entry form as always a queue and no entries will commence after 2pm. The competition will start 2.15pm.

Stay up to date on the Facebook Event page.

The pawsome Dog & Human Paddle Boarding on The Thames experience is back for 2018!

We did it last year and can highly recommend it  – check out what we got up to in our Dog & Human  Paddle Boarding blog post to see what it’s like.

The trip is for up to 12 people + dogs. The session lasts for 3hrs starting from Active 360 by Kew Bridge – paddling out & back with the tide, finishing at Kew!

The cost of each dog/human team is £55 including instruction. The price also includes the rental of a Ruffwear Dog life-jacket if required!

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. You shouldn’t fall in but bring a towel just in case! Let us know if you would like to purchase a Ruffwear life jacket for your dog and we will order one for you within 48 hours.

To BOOK YOUR PLACE please email: info@citypawsclub.co.uk

The Dog Olympix 2018 is a fantastic idea for a fundraiser for an Outdoor Drinking Water Fountain for people and dogs in Whittington Park, London N19. £6K is needed to fund the fountain and labour costs. Islington council are making an application on behalf of this and other parks to the London Mayor’s outdoor water drinking fund, so The Dog Olympix 2018 is looking to raise as much as it can in one day towards a fountain for Whittington Park.

The Dog Olympix 2018 is on the 8th September 2018 and consists of three games:
Catch the Ball
Agility and Obedience course
The Relay

Anyone with a dog can register and enter. Dogs and owners can come along any Sunday in Whittington Park at 11am for an informal training session and to have a go  / try out the course and skills needed. See The Dog Olympix 2018 website for more info: http://archwaydogs.uk/dogolympix/

Semifinals
Sunday 2nd September @ 11am in Whittington park. This will be an informal session on a smaller circuit than the finals on 2nd September. Anyone can enter and join in the practice sessions and semifinals. However, only 20 dogs can be chosen to take part in the games on 8th September.

To be selected, you must meet the standard of working your dog off lead for the games.  Come along on Sundays mornings to prepare and practise and register to take part. You can also email to  register your interest. There will be a nominal registration fee to take part in the games.

Sue Evans from The Alpha Dog Club will be the judge for the 3 games along with Highgate vet Allan Rapley. The Blue cross will have a medic van there to health check dogs and offer free microchipping. All dogs must be on leads.

First it was the pugs, then the dachshunds and now it’s the turn of the Frenchies as the first Frenchie Cafe London comes to town on September 9th 2018 at The Happenstance, near St Paul’s Cathedral. Organised by the team who run the popular Pug Cafes they promise it will be the event Frenchie Owners and Lovers have been waiting for!

At the Frenchie Cafe London, there will be a menu dedicated to the Frenches including freshly baked PUPcakes, DOGnuts, PAW-ty Rings, PAWbons and more straight from Rudi’s The Doggy Bakery kitchen.

Plus, each Frenchie attending will get to order their FREE pupuccino at The Happenstance’s beautiful bar, and also collect their free bag of delicious PUPcorn. Plus the fun isn’t only for the Frenchies, humans can enjoy The Happenstance’s delicious coffees, cakes or cocktails.

If you don’t have your own little French Bulldog then don’t worry, Frenchie lovers are ALWAYS welcome! The Frenchie Cafe London is the perfect opportunity to meet lots of Frenchies, enjoy plenty of cuddles and make some four-legged friends.

The Frenchie Cafe London Essential Info:

• Booking for the Frenchie Cafe London opens on Saturday 18th August 10am when two email addresses will be released so make sure you’re in the loop.
• The event is organised into 70-minute time slots that start at 10am, 11.10am, 12.20pm, 1.30pm, 2.40pm, 3.50pm & 5pm.
• There is a booking fee per person. Frenchie Owners £10 each and Frenchie Lovers are £15 each.
• All children under 16 receive a 20% discount.
• Children Under 5s and all French Bulldogs go FREE.
• The fee covers your entry to this one-off event and if you’re a Frenchie Owner your dog will receive a pupuccino and a bag of pupcorn. If you are a Frenchie Lover you will receive a bag of doggy treats to make friends with the dogs.

Stay up to date with the event here.

Image courtesy of the event organiser.

Parks Police are hosting their annual Ravenscourt Park Fun Dog Show on Saturday 15th September with all proceeds going to Mayhew.

Ravenscourt Park Fun Dog Show categories include:

Golden Oldie, Best rescue dog, Best young handler, Best crossbreed, Best puppy, Best pedigree, Best dog in fancy dress and Best in show   

Dog Show Registration opens at 11am  – £2 per entry

In addition to the dog show, there will be: Refreshments; Dog Show prizes; children’s bouncy castle and slide – FUN FOR ALL!

For further details please contact the Parks Police Service on 0300 365 5101 or Tony.Spyrou@lbhf.gov.uk

Getting To the Ravenscourt Park Fun Dog Show: Nearest tube station is Ravenscourt Park and Stamford Brook

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim Day 2018: The end of season swim day for dogs is back for 2018 on 15th and 16th September! This is the one time of year where dogs rule at the swimming pool and take over the beautiful art deco Saltdean Lido just outside Brighton.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim Day 2018 Sessions and Tickets

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim Day 2018 sessions are for 1.5 or 2 hours, starting at 9:30 am with the last session at 3:30pm. Tickets are £7.50 plus £0.35 booking fee and human tickets are £7.00 plus £0.35 booking fee. Humans can also go along as spectators  for £3.50 + £0.35 booking fee and this is the ticket you will need if you don’t plan to actually swim with your dog but stand on the side or if you are there just to watch. For safety reasons children aren’t allowed in the pool with the pups.

Get your Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2018 Tickets here (search on Saltdean Lido).

For more information see our feature on the event or the Saltdean Lido website.

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2018 is very accessible from London and you can get there in less than 2 hours so makes for a great day out.

Image courtesy of Saltdean Lido.

Back for the fifth successive year, at the Canine Capers Arnos Park Dog Show 2018 you can expect demonstrations, stalls and stands, fun and events for every dog – and their families too!

Why not enter your dog for one of our fun  competitions in the Arnos Park Dog Show 2018:-

+ That’s My Girl for the prettiest bitch;

+ That’s my Boy for the most handsome dog

+ Child’s Best Friend – the best young handler and their dog

+ Pensioner Pal – the best older dog

+ The Dog With The Waggiest Tail

+ The Dog The Judges Most Wanted To Take Home.

Entry is £2.50 per class including free programme.

For more information on the Canine Capers Arnos Park Dog Show 2018 check out the website.

To enrol your dog please contact – Village Vets, 32-34, Cannon Hill, N14 6LG

Tel.020 8882 6222 between Monday 10/09/18 and Thursday 13/09/18, 8:30am – 7:00pm.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim Day 2018: The end of season swim day for dogs is back for 2018 on 15th and 16th September! This is the one time of year where dogs rule at the swimming pool and take over the beautiful art deco Saltdean Lido just outside Brighton.

Saltdean Lido Dog Swim Day 2018 Sessions and Tickets

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim Day 2018 sessions are for 1.5 or 2 hours, starting at 9:30 am with the last session at 3:30pm. Tickets are £7.50 plus £0.35 booking fee and human tickets are £7.00 plus £0.35 booking fee. Humans can also go along as spectators  for £3.50 + £0.35 booking fee and this is the ticket you will need if you don’t plan to actually swim with your dog but stand on the side or if you are there just to watch. For safety reasons children aren’t allowed in the pool with the pups.

Get your Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2018 Tickets here (search on Saltdean Lido).

For more information see our feature on the event or the Saltdean Lido website.

The Saltdean Lido Dog Swim 2018 is very accessible from London and you can get there in less than 2 hours so makes for a great day out.

Image courtesy of Saltdean Lido.

Have you heard the news? The Hoxton Hotel in Shoreditch is going dog-friendly and having two pawsome events to celebrate! First up is the Hox Hounds Bark n Breakfast at The Hoxton to spice up your weekend walk!

After meeting at The Hoxton, the group will head off on a group walkies around Lincoln Inn Fields. There will be breakfast bags to snack on for the humans whilst the hounds run around with their new pals. Don’t worry, doggos aren’t left out and will get their paws on a Hox Hounds goodie bag full of treats from Lily’s Kitchen, Fetch and Follow, Aesop Animal and more!

Tickets are £18 and you can get yours here.

One goody bag per Hox Hounds Bark n Breakfast at The Hoxton ticket.

You may also be interested in the Hox Hounds Pooch Portraits on the 23rd September.

Hox Hounds Pooch Portraits at The Hoxton: The Hoxton Hotel is going dog friendly from September your furry four-legged friends will be able to join you for sleepovers at The Hox (hence ‘the Hox Hounds, get it?).

To celebrate there’s going to be a pop-up Pooch Portrait Studio at The Hoxton, Shoreditch. London based pet photographer, Rachel Oates who will be on hand to capture photographs of your four-legged best friend in her unique and fabulous style.

All Hox Hounds getting a Pooch Portrait will also get a goodie bag full of tasty treats to take home from the lovely brands such as Lily’s Kitchen, Fetch and Follow and more.

Hox Hounds Pooch Portraits at The Hoxton Tickets are £25 and you can get yours here.

You may also be interested in the Hox Hounds Bark n Breakfast on the 22nd September.

Save the date for the Chiswick House Dog Show 2018, West London’s biggest dog event on 23rd September 2018!

The Chiswick House Dog Show is a fun day out for everyone, an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their goods and services, volunteers to make a positive contribution to their community, visitors to eat, drink, socialize and have a laugh and then there’s the dogs – whether they are naughty, clever, pedigree, rescue, big, small, young or old there are all sorts of classes for everyone. Our best friends never cease to surprise, amuse, amaze and entertain us all. All proceeds to charity. By the community, for the community!

Have a read of our blog post on the Chiswick House Dog Show 2017 to see what this pawsome dog show has to offer.

London’s largest indoor doggy market the Doggy Style Market at 26 Leake Street is coming to town on 28th September courtesy of Paw Trading Co and Shout About London.

Pets of all kinds are most definitely welcome.

The Doggy Style Market at 26 Leake Street will have their own Pet Detective on the door, policing for any trouble makers (and making sure there are no ‘Prestons’ from Wallace and Gromit).

Doggy Style Market at 26 Leake Street will be made up of pet food traders, pet beauty and skincare, clothing and merchandise and much more. We will have some live music and entertainment for the dogs and humans with 2 bars at the event to keep the humans happy.

Tickets will be £4 in advance and £5 on the door and proceeds from all ticket sales will go to London Rescue & Rehoming Charity All Dogs Matter. Get your Doggy Style Market at 26 Leake Street tickets here.

Entry for children under the age of 12 will be free.

Wimbledon Guild, the local charity that supports people across Merton, has launched a brand-new fundraising event called the Wimbledon Guild Waggy Walk.

Open to people with and without dogs, the walk will take place on the morning of Saturday 6 October on Wimbledon Common and if you book in advance, your dog goes free!

Tickets are just £10 per adult, £5 per child (4-16yrs) and £25 for a family ticket, booking fees apply. Monies raised will help fund the vital work that Wimbledon Guild does to support local people in Merton who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness.

All waggy walkers will have the choice of taking part in a 4km or 7km walk, it will start and finish at the award winning, dog-friendly Hand in Hand pub on Wimbledon Common – where they will be supplying pre-event snacks and drinks.

Everyone who completes the event will receive a goody bag from Pet Pavilion – who will also offer dog grooming and spa services on the day – and an H. R. Owen Maserati sponsored commemorative rosette for each dog. The luxury car brand will also have one of their exquisite cars on display.

In addition, Wimbledon Brewery and Cawston Press will be on hand to quench the thirst of weary dog owners and homemade post-walk goodies will be provided by Two Teaspoons Cookery.

Don’t paws for thought! Book your place today!

Image and event text courtesy of the event organiser

 Walk for the Mayhew is back with a new name and bigger than ever – The Great Rescue Ramble 2018!

Take part in The Great Rescue Ramble 2018 (previously known as W.A.L.K for the Mayhew), a very special event celebrating rescue dogs everywhere – whether you have rescued a pet or just love animals!

Make it a full day out and enjoy an exciting mix of activities for both two-legged and four-legged visitors:

• Choose between a leisurely 3km or a more challenging 5km walk
• Prize for our top sponsorship fundraiser
• Scavenger Hunt and prizes
• Temptation Alley
• Stalls
• Happily Rehomed Parade
• ALL dogs welcome!

This event is open to anyone who wants to spread the ‘adopt don’t shop’ message – get sponsored and raise money for Mayhew or just enjoy a day out raising awareness for the cause! So whether you have a rescue dog or you just support our work, we hope you can join us as we come together to recognise our four legged friends that may have had a difficult start to life but remain loyal and loving in their forever homes!

• £25 in sponsorship will enable our Animal Welfare Officers to answer a cry for help when an animal needs it most.
• £30 in sponsroship will cover the cost of a cat’s stay in cattery for one night.
• £50 in sponsorship will help us to work with homeless people and their animal companions, providing free advice & veterinary treatment.
• £70 in sponsorship will buy a heater for one of our kennels.
• £100 in sponsorship will buy a microchip scanner to help us reunite lost animals with their owners.

The Great Rescue Ramble 2018 is the perfect autumn event to show your support for the Mayhew! So whether you get sponsored or not, treat your pooch to a very special dog walk and make a difference to the animals in the Mayhew’s care.

Event Image: Pet Pride Photography

Discover Dogs 2018

Discover Dogs is London’s largest dog event and welcomes over 34,000 visitors and 3,000 dogs over the two days of the show (20th & 21st October). Have a read of our feature on a previous Discover Dogs event to know what to expect.

Discover Dogs 2018

Discover Dogs is London’s largest dog event and welcomes over 34,000 visitors and 3,000 dogs over the two days of the show (20th & 21st October). Have a read of our feature on a previous Discover Dogs event to know what to expect.

The Dog Jog 2018 series are unique 5k jogging events for you and your dog to get fit and have fun in 2017. Each event offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere with no times and no pressure. They are also a great opportunity to meet like-minded dog owners in your area. Plus what’s more, when you cross the finish line you’ll receive a fantastic Doggy Bag jam-packed with goodies for both you and your dog, as well as Dog Jog Collar Keyring medal! Dog Jog is all about getting involved, having fun and enjoying the great outdoors with your favourite four-legged friend!

All ages and dogs welcome – £12 to enter for one human and one dog.

The Dog Jog 2018 series are unique 5k jogging events for you and your dog to get fit and have fun in 2017. Each event offers a relaxed and fun atmosphere with no times and no pressure. They are also a great opportunity to meet like-minded dog owners in your area. Plus what’s more, when you cross the finish line you’ll receive a fantastic Doggy Bag jam-packed with goodies for both you and your dog, as well as Dog Jog Collar Keyring medal! Dog Jog is all about getting involved, having fun and enjoying the great outdoors with your favourite four-legged friend!

All ages and dogs welcome – £12 to enter for one human and one dog.