(Updated 20/5/01)

Newark opens for business.... and that means dog shows!

AS THE Foot and Mouth crisis is now officially abating, the world of dog showing is gradually returning to normal as more and more rural venues are allowing such events to proceed.

The latest - and perhaps most eagerly awaited - venue to open its doors for business again is the Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Showground. The first dog show to proceed as planned will be the Humberside Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Championship Show, scheduled for June 11th, with all other dog show bookings for 2001 to go ahead as booked.

The Three Counties Championship Show at Malvern scheduled for June 11 to 14th is to proceed as planned, as is the East of England Show at Peterborough on July 17th.

For further information on which dog shows will be staged or those which are affected by the FMD outbreak, see our regular list.... and also on the OUR DOGS website, Latest Show News page