The Colombo Dog Fashion Show
A fashion show like no other. Come and see dynamic dogs strut their stuff on the catwalk hosted by Christchurch comedy legend Shay Horay.
We had such a barking good time last year we are doing it all again – come along and join the fun at The Colombo Dog Fashion Show on Sunday, October 15. We’ve got all sorts of costumed canines heading down the runway and it is free to come along and watch.
Bring your own furry friend – dress them up too, and you can even try for a matching outfit. The Colombo is dog-friendly for friendly dogs.
Last year’s show was our first and it was a big success. We reckon about 600 people came along. Many brought their canine companions. On stage, 32 dogs paraded in their finest fashion and with their humans in tow.
Christchurch comedy legend Shay Horay is MC for this year’s show. He’ll bring his trademark comic timing and physical comedy to the gig so get ready for some quick wit and even quicker footwork.
Can’t be a fashion show without music. Each dog will parade to the strains of a suitable song. It’s The Troggs’ 'Wild Thing' for Flippy the bull mastiff cross. Hot Chocolate’s 'Sexy Thing' will introduce Fred the bichon poodle.
There will be spot prizes as well as the big prize for the top dog of a luxurious two-night stay at Matai Peak in North Canterbury.
Emanuele Del Bufalo of EDB Photography LAB will set up a studio at The Colombo for the day and will be available for puppy portraits. Namaste Pups Apparel and Accessories will have a gorgeous selection of doggy fashion wares on hand, and Snuffle Stuff NZ will be selling their line of handcrafted dog enrichment toys.
Organisers have chosen Assistance Dogs NZ as the charity for this year’s event. One of the charity’s ambassadors, Waitomo the black labrador, came along to last year’s show and used his calming skills on humans and dogs alike.
Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust (ADNZT) is a registered charitable trust, providing trained dogs to clients with any disability. It does not receive government funding, relying instead on donations.
We had such a barking good time last year we are doing it all again – come along and join the fun at The Colombo Dog Fashion Show on Sunday, October 15. We’ve got all sorts of costumed canines heading down the runway and it is free to come along and watch.
Bring your own furry friend – dress them up too, and you can even try for a matching outfit. The Colombo is dog-friendly for friendly dogs.
Last year’s show was our first and it was a big success. We reckon about 600 people came along. Many brought their canine companions. On stage, 32 dogs paraded in their finest fashion and with their humans in tow.
Christchurch comedy legend Shay Horay is MC for this year’s show. He’ll bring his trademark comic timing and physical comedy to the gig so get ready for some quick wit and even quicker footwork.
Can’t be a fashion show without music. Each dog will parade to the strains of a suitable song. It’s The Troggs’ 'Wild Thing' for Flippy the bull mastiff cross. Hot Chocolate’s 'Sexy Thing' will introduce Fred the bichon poodle.
There will be spot prizes as well as the big prize for the top dog of a luxurious two-night stay at Matai Peak in North Canterbury.
Emanuele Del Bufalo of EDB Photography LAB will set up a studio at The Colombo for the day and will be available for puppy portraits. Namaste Pups Apparel and Accessories will have a gorgeous selection of doggy fashion wares on hand, and Snuffle Stuff NZ will be selling their line of handcrafted dog enrichment toys.
Organisers have chosen Assistance Dogs NZ as the charity for this year’s event. One of the charity’s ambassadors, Waitomo the black labrador, came along to last year’s show and used his calming skills on humans and dogs alike.
Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust (ADNZT) is a registered charitable trust, providing trained dogs to clients with any disability. It does not receive government funding, relying instead on donations.
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