HOUSTON, TEXAS (July 10, 2012)
The Reliant Park World Series of Dog
Shows, one of the finest indoor dog shows in America, is celebrating its
35th year at Reliant Center, July
18-22, 2012. This canine extravaganza brings together dog lovers from
across the nation and provides an array of events and exhibitions for the whole
family to enjoy.
Beginning Wednesday, visitors
can catch the Houston Working Dog and All-Terrier shows and chat with
owners/handlers as they prepare their show dogs in the Crating and Grooming
area. Thursday offers an all-specialty group of shows, as well as the Working
Dog and All-Terrier show, with only Conformation
(Breed Judging) competitions that end with “Best of Breed” awards.
Friday through Sunday each show culminates with a “Best of Show” winner, chosen
from finalists among the seven variety groups with more than 150 different
breeds represented. Besides Breed Judging, spectators can watch agility dogs
race though obstacles, soaring dogs catching Frisbees, flyball teams hurdle to
beat the clock, impressive dancing dogs and more throughout this multi-faceted
series of dog shows.
The five-day event
incorporates events like Meet the Breed.
Meet the Breed, a valuable
opportunity for potential pet-owners, offers a hands-on experience with more
than 110 breeds and an opportunity to discuss their advantages and
disadvantages with breed experts.
The McScotty Market is a dog lover’s dream. In the McScotty Market,
you can find booths selling every dog necessity imaginable and major canine welfare
organizations presenting helpful information. After shopping, browse through
some impressive amateur artwork from Houston-area students at the Mari Jon Filla Student Art Exhibit.
The exhibit displays creative artwork from kids, grades K through 12, expressing
their unconditional love for the family pet.
Dog show visitors can also
support animal welfare at CAP’s “Best
Little Doghouse” Designer Doghouse Competition. Here, spectators can
vote for and bid on their favorite custom-made doghouse. Auction proceeds
benefit Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), a nonprofit organization
dedicated to providing shelter and other valuable services to Houston’s dogs in
need.
The Reliant Park World
Series of Dog Shows, sanctioned by the American Kennel Club, supervised by
Onofrio Dog Shows and sponsored by Purina, is Houston’s must-see dog event!
This premier canine event attracts more than 40,000 spectators, participants
and vendors. Adult admission is $10 per day at the door or via Ticketmaster.
Tickets for senior citizens are $5 and children 12 or younger are $1 with
adult. Visit www.reliantdogshows.com or follow us on Twitter (@Reliantdogshows)
for the latest information.
