Cheshire hosts event for the first time
Thousands of dogs gathered at Abbey Hall, Cheshire, on Sunday for the county's first ever DogFest.
Hosted by Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, the event drew in over 12,000 dogs and 6400 visitors.
“It’s just the most brilliant thing to see!” said Nicole Cooper, co-founder and show director.
“There were thousands of people who all showed up to an event dedicated to their four-legged friends. The feel good factor is infectious and we cannot wait for next Sunday’s DogFest at Loseley Park in Surrey”.
The event included have-a-go sessions such as flyball, dog diving, training classes and even a fun dog competition.
Visitors were also treated to some unusual dog acts, including the Cheshire Dog Display Team, whose dare devil stunt dogs jumped through rings of fire as the crowds watched in suspense.
One visitor commented: "DogFest was a fantastic day out, inspiring and uplifting! I've never seen so many pooches in one place; it was brilliant."
DogFest takes place again this weekend (21 June) at Loseley Park in Surrey where it returns for its third year.
For more information, visit www.dog-fest.co.uk
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