If you're looking for a doggone fun time for the whole family, the Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show is the event for you. Not only is it a dog fanciers dream, it's also a serious sport. Competition for "Best in Show" is fierce but there's so much more to do besides the ring competition. Here are five more awesome ideas dog lovers of all ages will not want to miss.

BENCHING BOW WOWS

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Are you interested in learning about a specific breed? Perhaps you are trying to figuring out what dog breed might be best for your household. The Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show is the perfect opportunity to see and hear what specific dogs were bred to do and learn their history. Showcasing over 175 breeds, with 1500 entries a day, the The Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show event is an exciting and unique event for dog lovers who will have a rare opportunity at this “benched” show to learn about and get to know hundreds of breeds of dogs, all in one location over two days. If you’re a Dalmatian lover, a French bulldog fanatic or you just want to learn more about a particular breed, this is the event to attend. Every type of breed including sporting breeds (Retrievers), working breeds (Bernese Mountain dogs), terrier breeds (Irish Terriers), toy breeds (Italian Greyhounds), and non-sporting breeds (Dalmatians) will be there.

* Please note, however tempting, ask for permission to pet first. Dogs may have been prepped for being judged.

SHOPPING FOUR A PAWS

There are about 100 vendors offering lots of shopping for your furry friend! Peruse the isles for the perfect package for your pampered pooch.

TOP DOG EDUCATION

There will be over twenty public education tables and among them are several rescue organizations. If you are interested in adopting a rescue dog check out the many special pure bred MUTTS, from mixin' terriers to schnoodles to spanicolies, all looking for their forever homes.

UNLEASHED ENTERTAINMENT

Enjoy lots of fun competitions like Best Puppy in Show, Best Toy Dog and the famous Fashion Show. Judging will be based on Originality, High Style, Humor, and Breed Heritage.

Also, not to be missed is the Flyball Demo. Flyball is a competition sport, where dogs have to skip four hurdles without the help of their handler; press a trigger on the flyball box which ejects a ball the dog has to catch. Then they run with the ball over the hurdles back to the finish line. Cheer on your favorite doggie.

NUZZLE A RARE MUZZLE

The Golden Gate Kennel Club will offer seminars and a chance to meet rarer & newer breeds including the Dogo Argentinos, German Spitz, Danish-Swedish Farmdogs, Bracco Italiani , Mudik and Portuguese Podengos.

The Doggie Lowdown

Tickets are on sale now!

Cow Palace, Daily City
Sat & Sun, January 25-26, 2020

General Admission - $19
Senior - $16
Children (2-12 years) - $16
Family Plan (2 adults, 2 children) - $59

Don't miss two exciting days of activities and events as the fur flies at the Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show. It truly is fun for the whole family and will be an event you'll never forget.