On March 1st and 2nd, the 66th international CAC/CACIB dog show will take place, the Martinidog Show at Martiniplaza.

What to expect?

More than 1100 dogs are present each day, representing 255 breeds and 21 countries.
The exhibition will be held at Martiniplaza, Leonard Springerlaan, 9727 KB Groningen.

So, if you're a fan of a particular dog breed or considering getting one, seize the opportunity and pay a visit.

My own love for dogs

Personally, I have a special fondness for setters. The first setter in our home was an English setter named Finn. A beautiful tricolored hunting dog (white, orange, and gray/liver). He was affectionate, stoic, and a huge cuddlebug. Now, in our family, we have an Irish setter named Kai. From a working line, so we won't be showing him. Kai loves exploring fields, using his nose, and is eager to track. And, of course, he loves to run and be outdoors!

Visit Suite 30 with your dog(s)

For many years, guests with their dogs have been coming to Suite 30. It's a very comfortable ground-floor stay, and Noorderplantsoen is just around the corner. Various dog breeds have visited, including the red-and-white Irish setter, the Samoyed, the Russian Terrier, and more!

If you'd like to stay with your dog(s) in Groningen during the Martinidogshow, check out 

Suite 30 and book your stay before it gets fully booked! You can specify if you're bringing one or more dogs.

Origin of dog shows

Dog shows have been around for many years! If you're interested in the history of dog shows and how breed groups originated, read this article by Ria Horter.

A dog show is an event where dogs are judged based on their overall appearance, important proportions, health, and behavior/temperament.

The goal of dog shows is to assess the quality of the dogs entered in the show.

To achieve this, each dog breed has its own international breed standard. This standard outlines the norms for specific size, shape, and details of the head, pigmentation, color and quality of the coat, movement, and much more.

Judges in the ring evaluate each dog based on the ideal breed characteristics described in the breed standard. This contributes to maintaining breed qualities, promoting health, and preserving and enhancing specific breeds.

Dog shows bring together dog owners, breeders, and enthusiasts. They provide a platform for networking, sharing knowledge, and exchanging experiences related to breeding and caring for dogs.

Titles to win

The Holland Cup is an "overseas qualifying show" for Crufts, providing an additional opportunity to qualify for this prestigious English exhibition.

The Holland Cup offers the following titles, along with the respective year:

Holland Cup Winner
Holland Cup Winster 
Holland Cup Junior Winner
Holland Cup Junior Winster
Holland Cup Veteran Winner
Holland Cup Veteran Winster

Shopping

At the Martini Dogshow, numerous vendors offer a variety of products for dogs. You can purchase high-quality products for the care of different dog breeds, both for their external and internal well-being.
The main sponsor of the Martinidogshow is Eukanuba
https://eukanuba.eu

Eukanuba sells dry dog food for dogs of all ages. You can also visit their booth for advice.

Practical information

The opening hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on both days *.
Admission prices are €10.00 per day for adults.
For children under 12 and individuals aged 65 and older, the cost is €7.50 per day.
Catalogs are available for €10.00 (pre-order recommended).
Visitors can bring a dog, with a cost of €7.50 per day. 
(Proof of sufficient vaccination must be presented.)
You can purchase your ticket for the Martini Dogshow at the ticket booth in MartiniPlaza in Groningen on the show days.
There are restaurants on the showground for snacks and drinks.

* Please arrive on time!