Northern Greyhound Gathering 2024

Class 12 Best in show (1st & 2ndwinners from each class)

Class 11Best rough coated

Class 10 Best smooth coated

Class 8 Best dog/bitch over 38cm (15") at the shoulder

Class 7 Best dog/bitch under 38cm (15") at the shoulder

Class 6 best veteran (8+ years old)

Class 5 Best young handler (under 14)

Class 4 prettiest bitch

Class 3 Most handsome dog

Class 2 Best rescue

In ring two we had the other breeds. Again this put our judges to the test and was a closely fought competition in each class.
Class 1 Best condition

Class 12 Best in show (1st & 2nd Winners of each category)

Greyhounds Class 11 Best greyhound of another colour (Bitch)

Greyhounds Class 10 Best greyhound of another colour (Dog)

Greyhounds Class 9 Family of greyhounds
(more than 1 greyhound)

Greyhounds Class 8 Best black greyhound (Bitch)

Greyhounds Class 7 best black greyhound (Dog)

Greyhounds Class 6 Best Young Handler (under 14). Well it should have been except it was after the cloud burst, so it was changed to under 99🤣

Greyhounds Class 5 Best veteran (8+ yesrs old)

Greyhounds Class 4 Best Greyhound homed by GTWY

Greyhounds Class 3 Prettiest Bitch

Greyhounds Class 2 Most handsome dog.

I know you have all been waiting for these, the contenders and winners in our fun dog show classes. We would like to thank everyone who took part, it was a tough day for our judges.
Greyhounds Class 1 best condition.

We would like to say a big thank you to all our judges, bakers and volunteers for making yesterday possible.

The NGG is only days away! For anyone who hasn't visited us before postcode and directions are below.

The racecourse is situated on the B1224 just minutes from Junction 46 of the A1(M) (Wetherby Services). The postcode for your SATNAV is LS22 5EJ.



Follow the Wetherby Racecourse signs to the main entrance gate, then the NGG / GREYHOUND TRUST signage to the track access. Keep to your right after entering the main gate, to avoid the car boot sale which will probably be active next door! Access the track through the gate on the right, in the track perimeter fencing.

The programme for the day is below. We look forward to seeing you all.

Site safety for the day
Show opening and closing times 9.30am – 4.00pm

Please keep all dogs on leads at all times.

Please pick up after your dog, all dog poo should be bagged and put in the rubbish bins provided.

Please put all litter in the rubbish bags provided

No unauthorised gazebos / tents / other structures to be put up on site during the show due to health and safety issues.

There's no catering on site, if required Wetherby services is just down the road for food and drink if required.

Please bring some cash with you, some stallholders will be able to accept cards but others may not and entry to the dog show classes is cash only.

First aid will be at the café as is lost property and any lost / found people should be reported / brought to the GTWY volunteers at the café as well.

Welcome to the

Northern Greyhound Gathering 2024

The NGG 2024 Fun Dog Show Schedule

Classes will begin at 10.30am and there will be a lunch break from approximately 12.30 to 1.30. Cost is £2.00 per dog per class, just pay on entering the ring (cash only) but please try to have the correct change! There's no pre-registration .

Ring One - Greyhounds
Class 1 - Best Condition
Class 2 - Most Handsome Dog
Class 3 - Prettiest Bitch
Class 4 - Best Greyhound homed by GTWY
Class 5 - Best Veteran (8+ years old)
Class 6 - Best Young Handler (Under 14)
Class 7 - Best Black Greyhound - Dog
Class 8 - Best Black Greyhound - Bitch
Class 9 - Family of Greyhounds - More than one
Class 10 - Best Greyhound of Another Colour - Dog
Class 11 - Best Greyhound of Another Colour - Bitch
Class 12 - Best in Show (1st and 2nd winners of each class)

Ring Two - Other Breeds
Class 1 - Best Condition
Class 2 - Best Rescue
Class 3 - Most Handsome Dog
Class 4 - Prettiest Bitch
Class 5 - Best Young Handler (Under 14)
Class 6 - Best Veteran (8+ years old)
Class 7 - Best Dog / Bitch under 38cm (15") at the shoulder
Class 8 - Best Dog / Bitch over 38cm (15") at the shoulder
Class 9 - Family of Dogs - More than one dog and/or bitch (at least one not being a Greyhound)
Class 10 - Best Smooth Coated
Class 11 - Best Rough Coated
Class 12 - Best in Show (1st and 2nd winners of each class)

Stallholders
We are delighted to welcome the following stallholders to the show
Burzt Drinks
Eleanor Rogerson Enamel and Copper
Everythings A Hound
Greyhound Trust West Yorkshire - Cakes
Greyhound Trust West Yorkshire – Nail Clipping
Greyhound Trust West Yorkshire - Sausage Bobbing
Heavenly Scents
Krafty Sew N Sew
Northernducky
Shuttles and Bobbins
Storms Raw Emporium
The Innocent Hound
The Phodographer
Waterton's Reserve Gin
West Yorkshire and District Retired Greyhounds
Whippet World

What you have all been waiting for. The classes for this years fun dog show.

Some of the stallholders on the day that we are looking forward to seeing include:

Watertons Reserve Gin
Krafty Sew and Sew - homemade fabric gift ware
The Innocent Hound - dog treats
Northern Ducky - lino printing
Eleanor Rogers on enamel and copper - jewellery
Storms Raw Emporium -dog treats
Everything's a hound for your hound related gifts

The ever popular sausage bobbing and cake stalls will also be there.