Windsor Championship Dog Show

About

Dogs from all over the UK and from overseas will arrive in Windsor for the very popular Windsor Championship Dog Show – the largest event of its kind in the South of England and amongst the biggest in the UK.

With Windsor Castle as a backdrop and a ‘garden party’ atmosphere it is very popular with everyone. 

There will be nearly 200 breeds to see across the four days with dogs from across the UK and international entries! It's perfect for dog lovers and for anyone interested in getting a dog, to have a look around and learn a bit more about dog breeds. As well as this there will be a ‘have a go’ agility and scent work and a gundog scurry!

Don't miss the cuddle corner where you can meet different breeds up close for a calming cuddle.

The Groomers Spotlight will be providing demos and clinics to answer your dog grooming questions!

Windsor Championship Dog Show reallys is the perfect day out for families and dog lovers!  Come for the show and stay for the awesome fun!

Windsor Championship Dog Show 2025 schedule

Here's the schedule for the 2025 Windsor Championship Dog Show:

Thursday, 26 June 2025 - Gundog Group
Friday, 27 June 2025 - Hound and Terrier Groups
Saturday, 28 June 2025 - Toy and Utility Groups
Sunday, 29 June 2025 - Pastoral and Working Groups and Best in Show

This year we will be celebrating Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June with live music from the Silhouette Show vintage trio.

Saturday and Sunday we will have a charity dog show which visitors can enter on the day.

What's on at Windsor Championship Dog Show

Pop down to the Paws and Pageantry Arena, a vibrant activity zone where dogs take centre stage!  A full day of fun, learning and tail-wagging action awaits!

• Watch K9 Displays: experience Cuddle Corner, featuring Bark and Read
• Fun Dog Show (£2 entry fee): over 40 fun and Pedigree classes including Best Oodle or Doodle, Best Junior Handler, Best Rescue, Best Cross Breed, Best Veteran Dog or Bitch
• Over 60 trade stands for you and your furry friend
• Grooming Advice and Demos: get top grooming tips from industry professionals
• Scruffts Heat: qualify your dog for Scruffts (Sunday only).

Have-a-go activities at Windsor Championship Dog Show

• Agility: take on the challenge of our mini obstacle course!
• Scentwork: try your dog's nose at fun, engaging scent games!
• Gundog scurry: speedy retrieves and plenty of exitement!

Discover dog breeds at Windsor Championship Dog Show

The Windsor Championship Dog Show is a great day out for dog lovers, with nearly 200 breeds to see over the four days.

Thinking of getting a dog?  The show is perfect for those researching the right breed of dog for them and discovering lesser-known breeds you may not even have heard of! 

Find out more about dog showing and the various activities you can get involved in with your own dog.

Expert members of the Kennel Club will be on hand to help with your enquiries.

Shopping and Dining at Windsor Championship Dog Show

The dog show shopping village is full of doggy treats, grooming essentials as well as gifts and refreshments for humans.

There will be over 60 dog-related trade stands and quality food vendors, with a running buffet, refreshments, ice cream in abundance and an Overseas Hospitality Tent for our overseas visitors who come from as far away as Australia, the US, South Africa and Japan.

Fancy the royal treatment? Afternoon tea is available to book for each day!

Enjoy a Pimm's on the lawn as you peruse the show.

Windsor Championship Dog Show Tickets

The show promises to be an interesting and entertaining weekend for all.   Admission is FREE and car parking is £10 per car.  No dogs are allowed to be left in cars in the car park, under any circumstances.

Spectator dogs are welcome to enter for a charge of £5 per dog.  Dogs must be over 4 months of age and owners will need to sign a Kennel Club declaration confirming that the dog is free from disease and will be kept under proper control at all times.