Greenwich Dog Show 2026 presented by Virtue Vets

Family Fun

Greenwich Dog Show 2026 presented by Virtue Vets

Sat 13 June 2026 | 10am–6pm
Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN

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This year’s event is being postponed from Sunday 24 May until Saturday 13 June, due to the extreme heatwave forecast in London for the May bank holiday weekend.

The Greenwich Dog Show is back – and it’s set to be bigger, better, and more tail-waggingly fun than ever before!

Join us for a spectacular celebration of all things canine. This year, we’re going all out with an expanded competition, more paw-some prizes, and an exciting marketplace packed with everything a dog (or their human) could wish for – from gourmet pet bakeries and boutique pet hotels to canine fertility clinics and specialist retailers.

All dogs, big and small, well-behaved or wonderfully mischievous, are welcome to join in the fun! Places are limited with 30 dogs per class, so don’t miss out your chance to participate.

Please note, all advance general admission tickets have now sold out – but there’s still time to enter your four-legged friends into the competition. If you missed out on this year, next year’s event will take place on Sunday 30 May 2027.

Dog Show Schedule

9.30am: Registration opens for dog participants
10am – 5pm: Dog Show competitions
10am – 5pm: Painted Hall & Visitor Centre open
10am – 5pm: Doggy Market
10am – 5pm: Relax Zone
10am – 6pm: Urban Food Festival
11am – 10pm: Gin & Pimms bar
5pm: Best in Show competition
5.30pm: Press call photoshoot for the Best in Show

Please note, we cannot accommodate any on the day entries to categories sold out in advance of the competition.

All profits and proceeds from this event will go to Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College to conserve and protect our beautiful site for future generations of humans and pups. Thank you to our sponsor Virtue Vets for supporting this year’s dog show.

* This year, we are celebrating the Painted Hall’s 300th anniversary. The Best Baroque category is a nod to this, as the Painted Hall – often cited as the UK’s Sistine Chapel – remains one of the finest examples of Baroque interiors in the UK. Please note, we do not encourage the dressing up of dogs in costumes.

Judging Panel

Gracie McGonigal

Gracie is a rising star making her mark across stage and screen. She gained global attention as Hazel in Netflix’s Bridgerton, becoming the first cast member with a congenital limb difference in the series and marking an important moment for inclusivity. A graduate of The BRIT School, she made her professional debut at the National Theatre, earned acclaim for her role in the Olivier Award-nominated The Little Big Things, and has since appeared in The Crucible and Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woodsat the Bridge Theatre.

Jodie McCallum – ITV Presenter and Fellow Greenwich Resident

Jodie McCallum is Scottish TV Presenter & Greenwich local. You may have seen her pop up during movies across ITV2 presenting her entertainment bulletin or interviewing Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet & at movie junkets. She’s broadcasted for the likes of ITV, BBC, ITN & Getty to name but a few. When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her furry sibling ‘Vincent’ the cockapoo & it goes without saying that she absolutely loves dogs. She thoroughly enjoyed being the Celebrity Judge last year and can’t wait to meet this year’s pawsome stars!

Sam Neezer – Highly Experienced Dog Trainer & Behavior Specialist

Sam is an experienced dog trainer who has worked with hundreds of dogs across the behavioural spectrum, from sociable pets to highly reactive and aggressive cases. Through volunteer work in a dog shelter, Sam helped rehabilitate traumatised dogs, supporting many in becoming adoptable companions. Known as “the dog whisperer,” Sam combines strong problem-solving skills with a focus on educating owners, empowering them to build healthy communication and stronger relationships with their dogs.

Lottie Gross

Lottie Gross is a dog-friendly travel expert and author of several dog-friendly travel guides, including best-selling Dog Days Out and Dog-Friendly Europe. She spends much of her time travelling in her caravan with her Manchester Terrier, Arty, and will be selling her guides at the show to help you find dog-friendly adventures at home and abroad.

Ross McCharty – Canine Behaviourist

Ross McCarthy is an experienced canine behaviourist and founder of the London Dog Behaviour Company, established in 1999. With a lifelong passion for dogs, he has worked with hundreds of cases involving challenging behaviours, using his unique Critical Behaviour Classes to integrate and rehabilitate dogs in group settings. His extensive experience spans a wide range of behavioural issues, with a continuous commitment to learning and development.

Dog welfare

The Old Royal Naval College is proud to host the Greenwich Dog Show, now in its fourth year. It has become a much-loved part of our programme, bringing together residents, families, visitors and their dogs for a fun and inclusive day out.

We understand that on a hot day some people may have concerns, and we want to reassure everyone that animal welfare is central to how the event is planned and managed.

The wellbeing of every dog attending is our top priority. There is ample shade across the site, fresh water is available in prominent locations and will be replenished throughout the day, and dog-friendly refreshments are available from stallholders. We also have vets on site, alongside first aid provision for people, to help ensure the day is safe, comfortable and enjoyable for everyone.

Additionally, there is a dedicated space with the London House of Wellbeing, inviting visitors to explore preventative and holistic health in a relaxed and engaging setting. While the Old Brewery, our dog-friendly on-site pub, is a welcoming place for owners and their dogs to take a break during the day.

All activities are entirely optional and always at the owner’s discretion, and our team will continue to monitor conditions closely throughout the event. If at any point we believe the weather or any activity could affect animal welfare, we will take immediate action.

Healthy Dog Wellbeing Area

A standout feature of the Greenwich Dog Show 2026, this dedicated space celebrates the vital link between human and canine wellbeing.

Designed as a premium, experience-led environment, the area invites visitors to explore preventative and holistic health in a relaxed and engaging setting. On-the-day health testing for owners, delivered by qualified professionals, offers immediate personal insights in a non-clinical atmosphere.

A programme of expert-led talks will run throughout the day, covering mental wellbeing, nutrition, longevity and the evolving relationship between owner and dog health. Selected sessions will be delivered in partnership with the London House of Wellbeing.

Complementary wellbeing content for dogs will focus on behaviour, movement and nutrition, bringing the shared wellbeing ethos to life.

Dog friendly foodie fun

The Old Brewery, our dog-friendly on-site pub, is ready to welcome you and your furry friends over a cappuccino and puppaccino.

Important notes

All dogs need to be on lead at all times on our grounds. Owners must be respectful to the code of conduct
There will be free poo bags around the site for our canine attendees
Photos of the event will be taken on the day. These may feature on our social media, website and promotional material.