From the 29th May until the 1st of June 2003 around 15,000 dogs from 50 countries will be meeting at the Dortmunder Westfalenhallen for the World Dog Show. This is the largest dog show of the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) worldwide. The first took place in Germany in 1991. In 2003 Dortmund will become the International meeting place for dog lovers from around the globe.

The World Dog Show 2003

A total show area of 70,000 m2 will offer the visitors to the World Dog Show a varied programme “all around the dog”. About 300 different breeds of dog will be performing in the Westfalenhallen and on the surrounding open-air exhibition grounds, including rare breeds like for example the “Perdigueiro Portugues”.

For the first time at a World Dog Show a half-breed dog competition will be taking place. where every visitor with a half breed dog can participate.

The registration can be made in advance through the VDH (German Kennel Club), or on a daily basis at the event up to an hour before the start of the competition. The grooming and health of the dog as well as it’s social and behavioural qualities will be assessed.

In addition the visitors will be able to meet experts at over 100 information stands and discuss all aspects of dog ownership, from purchasing a puppy through to questions about training for all types of breeds.

Furthermore a variety of shows will be presented on each of the four days; Breed introductions with events to join in, like dog soccer as well as agility and flyball are but a few examples of a wide range of events. The highlight of the show programme will be an extravagant light and laser show that will take place in hall 4. The whole is rounded off by more than 200 stands occupied by trade and industry, where dog lovers can take full advantage of the special show prices to buy everything they need for their dogs.

Entry tickets for the World Show 2003 in the Dortmunder Westfalenhallen are immediately available at special advance booking prices. The tickets are available via the following order service.

By telephone (Call Centre): 01 80-5-13 65 13

Internet: www.westfalenhallen.de

The show will be held in Halls 2 to 8, and the basements of halls 6 and 8 plus outdoors areas. The expected number of visitors will be around 120,000. It will probably attract around 500 journalists from around the world, and about 200 trade stands.

Schedule of events at the World Dog Show

Thursday May 29th 2003:
Group 3 (Terriers); Group 5 (Nordic breeds, Spitz and primitive types); and Group 6 (Scenthounds and related breeds).

Friday May 30th 2003:
Group 7 (Pointing dogs); Group 8 (Retrievers, Flushing and Water dogs); and Group 9 (Companion and Toy Dogs).

Saturday May 31st 2003:
Group 2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer type Mollossers (Mastiffs) and Swiss Mountain and Cattle dogs).

Sunday June 1st 2003:
Group 1 (Sheepdogs and cattle dogs - except Swiss Cattledogs); Group 4 (Dachshunds); amd Group 10 (Sighthounds).

TheDaily Schedule
(for each day of the World Dog Show)

6.00 Entry of the dogs
8.30 - 16.15 Judging of the dogs.

Ring of Honour
10.00 - 16.15 Events
16.15 - 17.15 Breeders’ Group (Team); Brace/Couple class; Progeny groups, Best Veteran.
17.15 - 18.00 BIG (judging of the Groups).

Sunday June 1st 2003
18.00 Closing ceremony - Best In Show.

Entrance tickets - advance sales
You can already order additional admission tickets. One free admission to be supplied in connection of each dog registered. Additional tickets may be purchased at the following rates. Make sure too to book a seat in the VIP area of the Main Ring (after 3 p.m.) and reserve it now.

Entrance Fees Day Ticket Full Ticket

Adults Euro 10.00 Euro 25.00
Reduced (juveniles and seriously
disabled) Euro 7.50 Euro 19.00
Children Euro 4.00 Euro 10.00

Families (2 adults, any number of
children Euro 24.00 Euro 60.00
Reserved area VIP the grandstand Euro 4.00 Euro 10.00
Admission Fee (for unregistered dogs) Euro 3.00 Euro 8.00

There is a 10% discount for all tickets ordered in advane and, a
15% group discount (Minimum 15 tickets) for orders placed in advance.

Processing and postage fee: 2.50 Euro per order.

Order-hotline: Call centre 00 49/(0) 18 05/13 65 13

Internet: www.westfalenhallen.de

Attention Dogs presented must have been vaccinated against Rabies a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the show (Proof must be furnished). The antirabic vaccination shall be valid for 12 months from the date of vaccination, and if the said dog was immediately given a revaccination, the aforementioned 4 weeks’ period shall not apply.