Pet Expo 2010

Pet Expo is Ireland’s only dedicated consumer Pet Exhibitions featuring everything that is relevant to the ownership of the family pet.

Now in its 4th year, Pet Expo 2010 returns to the RDS, Dublin, as a 3-day consumer show open to the animal loving public with a wider variety of pets, pet products, service providers, entertainers, clubs and organisations that cater to pets.

Pet Expo has moved to summer show dates and we are pleased to announce that Pet Expo 2010 will be taking place on Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th July 2010. We believe that this change in timing of Ireland’s premiere event for the nation’s Pet Lovers, will add more outdoor activities and allow Dog Owners to bring along their dog and participate in more interactive activities.

Pet Expo 2010 will again feature the very best trained dogs in the country competing in front of the general public in numerous competitions. Working dogs will be well represented with some fantastic displays and demonstrations in the new outdoor Agility Rings.

Not Just Dogs but all types of family pets will be covered, including cats, birds, equestrian, fish, reptiles and other small caged exotics,. All of these animals can be seen on-site during the show for the attendees to interactive with.

Pet Expo 2010 will be bigger and better with Dog ownership now at 1 in 4 of Irish families. Pet Expo 2010 will accommodate the needs of pet owners and enhance the pleasure and companionship of family pets.

One of our Main Attractions for 2010

Crufts Champions of Dance: Kath Hardman & Karen Sykes will be performing Heelwork to music daily in the new Outdoor Agility Ring with their talents dogs, Fly & Spice and friends. Freestyle is an excellent discipline to illustrate the conformation and movement of the dog. The reach, drive and beauty of an athletic, trained dog moving to music can take one's breath away.


	If you are planning to bring your dog to Pet Expo this summer, our Pet Expo Vet, Una Carroll MVB BComm, would highly recommend you ensure that all your dog vaccinations are fully up to date ( especially Kennel Cough). Please bring along your vaccination Certificate as you maybe ask to produce them if necessary by our Animal Welfare Officer. Please note the mandatory ‘Control of Dogs’ regulations will be rigorously enforced. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and it is the responsibility of the owner to clean up after their dogs.



	At Pet Expo 2010 Dublin SPCA are offering Free dog microchipping sponsored by Allianz to promote responsible dog ownership.

Has your Pet got what it takes to star in our ” Pets in the City”
Competition?

Pet owners across the country are invited to enter by submitting a color photo of their Pet along

with a caption that describes why their dog would make it in The Pets in the city feature on the main stage at Pet Expo.Entries will be judged on the “unforgettable face” in the photo, the originality of the outfit, the caption and the appropriateness of the entry to the contest’s theme.

Every semi finalist chosen on line between June 18th and June 3oth will receive a fantastic goody bag and a picture taken on the Pet Expo Back drop, and be in the chance to win the overall Pets in the City Doggy carry case and a surprise gift for your pet.

Judging will take place at the show between 2nd and 4th July (all Pets and owners must be available on one of the days for the Pets in the city Final.

To enter please email your name, contact number, Dogs Name, Photo and caption to: competitions@petexpo.ie

Petchums.com ‘Best Dressed Dog’ Competition at Pet Expo 2010

2nd – 4th July, RDS Dublin

Calling all furry fashionista’s who know how to rock a good costume! PetChums.com are delighted to announce its forthcoming ‘Best Dressed Dog Competition’

The judges will be out and about each day of the show, meeting all the dogs and their owners on the day selecting the 10 most imaginative dog costumes as finalists. Judging will take place daily between 12 noon and 3.00pm. The winner will be announced at 3.30pm at the Main Entertainment Stage. Think your dog has what it takes? The judges will be looking for the most colourful and original costumes so let your creativity & humour go wild! all are welcome to strut their stuff and join in the fun, exciting prizes to be won!

No pre-registration is required; all contestants must be current with their vaccinations and be kept on a leash at all times.

A strong theme behind Pet Expo 2010 is to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. The retailers, breeders, associations and service providers at the show are there specifically to meet the visitors, promote themselves and answer any questions.