Niles 18th Annual Dog Show

It’s Dog Show Time! On July 16, 2016, the Niles Main Street Association will present its 18TH ANNUAL POOCH POW-WOW AND CANINE CONVENTION at the Niles Community Park, 3rd and H Streets in the Niles District of Fremont. This is a fun, family friendly show with classes for everyone. No Pedigree? No Problem. Purebred dogs are more than welcome at this charity event, but the emphasis is on companion animals which serve as family pets. Dogs of any breed or mix will be judged in such fun classes as: Best Costume, Best Performer, Prettiest Female, Handsomest Male, Best Rescued, Best Veteran (Oldest Dog), and Most Unusual Mix. From all class winners, a Reserve Champion will be crowned, and the perpetual Bo Dewey Cup will be awarded to the “Best in Show” winner.

The event will run from 10:00 am through 3:00pm, with registration beginning at 9:00 am. It has gained in popularity each year, so entries are limited to 200 dogs. The show offers competitors and spectators the opportunity to learn about temperament, care, health, grooming, history and dogs in community service. When dogs are not in the judging ring, they are invited to enjoy the water park and games site, and to challenge the agility course.

Food to please all palates (including vegetarian food) will be available throughout the day. A Pancake Breakfast will also be available for early arrivals. Many vendors featuring dog-related information and goodies for sale will be in attendance.

There will be many dogs available for adoption, both through the City of Fremont and through private rescue organizations in attendance.

There will be several demonstrations going on during the show. Expected this year is (1) a Sheep Herding exhibition and (2) a display by the Fremont Police Department Dog Team showing how the “bad guys” are brought to justice.

A prize draw/raffle will be held near the end of the show. Winners need not be present. Traditionally, as many as forty different items (including cash prizes) are available for the fortunate. The prizes are both dog and people related, and in the past have included such unique items as “Dinner for Four at the Firehouse”, professional Tooth Whitening, etc.

There is no admission fee for the show. For participants, day of event registration is $25.00 per dog. However, an early registration fee is set at $20.00 per dog. Each registration includes entry in one of the competitive classes, as well as a generously stocked goodie bag. Additional classes may be added to each entry at $5.00 per class.

Additional show information (including advance registration data) is available at http://www.niles.org/dogshow.html

Proceeds benefit the Ohlone Humane Society and the Niles Main Street Association