The Border Union Championship Dog Show, Kelso is a Kennel Club Crufts qualifier. The first Border Union Dog Show was held in 1975 and we celebrate the 50th Anniversary this year.
We welcome spectators to enjoy watching the judging, shopping at our Trade Stands and having a bite to eat at one of the catering units. Entries are between 5000 and 6000 dogs, with classes for 116 different breeds over the two days.
Saturday, 14th June - Gundog, Hound & Terrier
Sunday, 15th June - Working, Pastoral, Utility & Toy
There will be specific Breed Club Shows as follows;
Saturday 14th June
- Hungarian Vizsla Club — Championship Show
- Pointer Club of Scotland — Championship Show
- Weimaraner Club of Scotland — Open Show
- Afghan Hound Club of Scotland — Championship Show
- Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Scotland — Championship Show
- Cairn Terrier Club — Open Show
- Caledonian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club — Open Show / Championship Show
- Dalmatian Club of Scotland — Championship Show
Sunday 15th June
- Scottish Dobermann Club — Open Show / Championship Show
- Great Dane Club — Championship Show
- Scottish Rottweiler Club — Championship Show
- Scottish Border Collie Club — Open Show
- Bulldog Club of Scotland — Championship Show
- Lhasa Apso Club of Scotland — Championship Show
- Scottish Miniature Pinscher Club — Open Show
- Shih Tzu Club of Scotland — Championship Show
- Bichon Frisé Club of Scotland — Open Show
- Papillon Club of Scotland — Championship Show
- Scottish Pomeranian Club — Open Show
All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Fresh water is available at stand pipes around the Showground.
