Dulverton Family Dog Show
The second annual Dulverton Family Dog Show will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 24 May on the pretty Exmoor Lawns beside the River Barle in the heart of our charming moorland town. The event in July 2025 attracted large crowds and a whole host of four-legged friends of all ages, sizes and breeds.
Pictured above: Judge Pauline Tolhurst assessing two Jack Russell Terriers.
With Thanks to our Sponsors
Grateful thanks to the generous local businesses who have sponsored the 2026 Dulverton Family Dog Show… The Bridge Inn of Dulverton, Masons Kings of Exebridge, Shalden Shooting School of Tiverton and Tarr Farm Inn at Tarr Steps.
We are also immensely grateful and humbled to have been given a donation towards the event in memory of a much-loved and much-missed Dulverton dog, Border Collie Ross Huckins.
Click HERE for the 2026 Show Schedule.
Will there be Refreshments at the Dog Show?
Yes, you’ll discover the Burger Factory R&R from Barnstaple, The Bridge Inn’s Popup Bar, Really Wild Coffee (barista style!), East Devon Ices from Sidmouth and amazing Homemade Cakes by Juliet.
Winners of the Matching Pair class of 2025.
Enjoy an exemption dog show with classes to suit all ages and abilities, as well as some activity classes too.
Winner of the Terrier Class of 2025.
Best in Show 2025
Best Young Handler of 2025
The Show Schedule includes details of all 16 classes, with the Best in Show selected by the Judge from those placed first in all sixteen. There’ll be lots of traditional classes such as the Cutest Puppy (up to 12 months old) and the Best Working Dog, with a new class for the Best Local Gun Dog (living within 5 miles of Dulverton). There’ll also be some classic fun classes such as the Dog with the Waggiest Tail, the Best Child Handler (aged 10 and under), the dog the Judge would most like to take home, and so on. The Judge will also be looking for the Best Ball Catcher, the Best Trick and the Best Sit and Stay and, new for 2026 a Fancy Dress class! In all classes the Judge’s decision will be final.
A winning handshake!
All welcome!
The Bridge Inn, Dulverton, providing essential refreshment for the owners of the four-legged competitors.
The Committee wishes to thank the Show Judge, Pauline Tolhurst BVSc MRCVS, Sue Blackmore and all the volunteers and helpers.
