Costa Vicentina Fun Dog Show 2018

Winner of 'Veteran over 8 years'  at Costa Vicentina Fun Dog Show 2018 The show was held Restaurant Vale Da Telha and Hugos Bar at the Pines Roundabout and was hosted by Friends of AEZA to raise funds for the dog and cat shelter in Aljezur. The show organiser Lynda said there are usually around 40-60 dogs and cats in the shelter with another 30-40 in foster care, all the dogs get walked three times a week by volunteers, The shelter also goes into local schools to educate the local children in animal care. A total of 56 dogs were entered into the various classes and the day began with an obedience and agility demonstration with the dogs and members from the Algarve Dog Training Club.

Owner look alike competitionThere were visiting stands selling arts & crafts, jewellery, fashion, doggie treats, vegan and vegetarian foods and they all made a donation to AEZA.

There was a large selection of homemade savouries and cakes for sale with the restaurants supplying hot and cold food and beverages all day.

Winners of the classes were:

Best Rescue: Ron with Matti
Best Pedigree: Gail with Zsa
Veteran over 8 years: Simone with Patusca Puppy under 1 year: Brenda with Beau Pretty Bitch: Bethan with Lula Handsome Dog: Mira with Pablo
Agility: Gail with Fig
Owner look alike: Gail with Fig
Waggiest Tail: Graig with Murphy
Best Trick: Gail with Key
Sit and Stay: Margaret with Atena
Best in Show: Brenda with Beau

W: http://www.aeza.org/en/