Durham City is set to be taken over by dogs this weekend - as Stray Aid hosts its annual dog show and market. 

The charity, helping abandoned pets in the North East, will take to Durham's Racecourse on Sunday (June 30) from 10 am to 4pm, hosting a dog show with 14 classes for pooches and their families. 

The show is set to be opened by the mayor of Durham, Cllr Liz Brown, and she will be judging the show's first class. 

A series of traders will also be in attendance - ranging from doggy treats and wares to food and drink, photography, and charity stalls. 

Dogs and owners at Stray Aid's 2019 show. 

All money raised will go towards the day-to-day running costs of the Coxhoe-based charity, and entry to each of the classes will cost £2 each. 

Currently, Stray Aid is on the lookout for specific traders, and an ice cream van, to join them on the day. 

The classes are:

  • Best Bull Breed
  • Golden Oldie
  • Prettiest Lady (Sponsored by Esme Severn)
  • Handsome Male
  • Best Fancy Dress
  • Waggiest Tail
  • Best Family
  • The Holly Atkiss Best Young Handler
  • The Janet Maitland Best Sighthound
  • Best Trick
  • Cutest Puppy (Sponsored by Willow Henderson)
  • Best Pedigree
  • The Carole Forster Best Rescue
  • Best In Show

Dogs and owners at Stray Aid's 2019 show. 

The traders set to attend the show are: 

  • Durham Constabulary Paws Up
  • Durham County Council
  • Durham Prison Service Dog Section
  • DCC Event Catering
  • Newlife Disco
  • Bert and Barn's Natural Doggy Treats
  • The Cakery
  • UW Utility Warehouse
  • Stray Aid Pop Up Shop
  • Edens Crafty
  • Hollywood Face Paint
  • Wag Wear
  • JLH Print
  • Bradley Lowery Foundation
  • Jade Mangles Photography
  • Rewards Dog Training
  • The Smallest Shop Dog Books
  • Sammie Jays Sweet Treats
  • Dragonfly Delights

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All breeds and mixes are expected to turn out of the competition,  from cute puppies to head-strong adult dogs, culminating in the Best in Show award.

Apart from the dog display and classes, there will be children’s activities, an array of stalls, plus food, drink and more.

Proceeds will all go to Stray Aid, based in Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe, a charity which seeks to take care of abandoned and mistreated dogs and go on to find loving new owners.