*Please remember to state your dog’s breed and size on your entry application for this prize. Please visit www.wuffinstyle.com to check the size needed.

The East of England Show has announced this year’s dates and a packed calendar of new and exciting attractions for the region on July 6,7 and 8th. An outdoor evening concert, Friday’s Ladies Day, a brand new ‘green’ business hub, shopping village, a programme of interactive children’s events, food court and of course over 1,000 animals on show will make this year’s event unmissable.

Thousands of visitors from across the region are expected to attend the show – held at the East of England Showground in Peterborough – which in its hey day attracted 160,000 visitors.

Now in its 44th year at the Showground, the 2012 event sees an ambitious plan to recreate the countryside atmosphere but with a very modern twist.

“This is the biggest family show in the city’s annual calendar – we want it to be a true celebration of the countryside, in all its many guises and one that has something for everyone,” explained Andrew Riddington, Show committee chairman.

“While we continue to stage our traditional favourites including the livestock and equine shows, the prestigious Championship Dog Show and the floral and garden competitions, we also want to introduce some new themes,” added Paul Tate, interim Show secretary.

“In addition to this, family fun is a top priority on all three days with a multitude of interactive events lined up. It’s about getting involved, taking part, really getting something out of the weekend and leaving feeling you’ve had a great day out and only had to travel as far as the showground to do so!”

The range includes Silly Monkey, Playful Penguin, Comfy Panda, Snuggly Puppy, Magical Unicorn and Wiggly Pig, not forgetting Ms Ladybug and Bumbly Bee!

Pillow Pets will become a must-have for all ages; from toddlers to teens and expectant mothers to grandmothers.  Snuggle up with your very own Pillow Pet, catching forty winks has never been more fun!

Cally Fisher saw her mum bright and real and alive. But no one believes her, especially her father. Cally’s mum is dead and nothing will bring her back. If she can’t talk about her mum then Cally decides to stop talking altogether…

A mysterious wolfhound always seems to be there when her mum appears and now he’s started following her everywhere. He seems to have no owner, so Cally names him Homeless. But how can Cally convince anyone that Mum is still with them, or persuade Dad that the huge silver-grey dog is their last link with her? Without her voice Cally must find a way to send a message stronger than words.

An outstandingly assured debut novel from a sparkling new talent – brought to you from the publishers of Michael Morpurgo, it’s perfect for anyone who has known a special dog in their life.

….If I told you that cats and dogs catch fleas – you would not be surprised….
….If I told you that FleaClear uses Fipronil, the same active ingredient as Frontline, but costs a fraction of the price – you would be surprised….

Here are five more surprising facts about FleaClear:
1.       You don’t need to go to a vets or pharmacy to buy FleaClear
2.       It is available at all major supermarkets and pet retailers
3.       A single treatment costs as little as £4.50
4.       Fleas will stay away for up to 5 weeks for cats and 8 weeks for dogs
5.       If used regularly pets can remain FleaClear all year

FleaClear, launched by pet healthcare specialist, Bob Martin, is as safe and effective as products available from Vets or Pharmacies and can be easily purchased as part of the weekly shop at major supermarkets and pet stores

FleaClear is available for cats and four different sizes of dog, for more information please visit www.bobmartin.co.uk.

*Winners will be contacted to find out which product is required.

In 2006, Dave and Christie Nasser welcomed a Great Dane puppy into their lives – the runt of a litter of thirteen who won over the hearts of his new owners with his soulful blue eyes. They named him George and he swiftly changed their lives. In February 2010 George was officially crowned tallest dog ever by the Guinness Book of World Records. Standing at almost five feet tall and seven feet long, George has come to dominate the Nassers’ home. He has grown from a quivering misfit into a goofy giant – eager to play with everyone and boisterous to the point of causing chaos. Yet George is a big softie – a gentle giant frightened of water, of dogs a fraction of his size, and of being left alone.

This is the full heart-warming story of Dave and Christie’s life with George – his likes and dislikes, his diet, habits and quirks. It’s also the story of their love for each other, of their struggle to start a family and of how they’ve had to adapt their home to accommodate their extraordinary pet.

Read an extract of this fantastic book below:

Nothing, basically, was off limits to our dog, so we had to have eyes in the back of our heads. Not only could he reach the counter, he could reach the back of the counter – unsurprisingly, since he could get his whole head in the sink. So it wasn’t just a case of moving things out of his reach, but of putting everything away. It was either that or have things up so high on the walls that Christie couldn’t
reach them herself. Once again, we knew this because we tested it out. We were exploring new territory all the time.

And it wasn’t just food that attracted George’s interest; he’d also developed a passion for the sound of the doorbell. He would have made a brilliant recruit for Pavlov – it was textbook conditioning. He’d learned, as puppies do, that the doorbell meant visitors. And visitors meant new things to smell, and lots of stroking. Visitors meant fun and a whole load of attention. So when the doorbell rang, George jumped – all one hundred and eighty pounds of him – to go see what was up. And when one hundred and eighty pounds of excited dog is on a mission, very little is going to stand in his way.

Tina and her Border collie Chandi won the hearts of the nation with their fantastic dog-dancing routines on Britain’s Got Talent. Now in this uplifting memoir, Tina tells their story. Chandi was abandoned as a puppy, and was just a few months old when Tina took her in. Although she could not bear to be left alone, she soon adapted to life with Tina and her five-year-old rescue dog Pepper, and took to learning simple tricks so quickly Tina knew she had a potential star in the making.

Together they invented many of the moves that are today used by other trainers, and have won every major competition in the country, several times over. In 2009 they won three Crufts titles. In 2010 Chandi and Tina were finalists on Britain’s Got Talent, Talent, having stolen the hearts of the television audience (and even Simon Cowell) with an astonishing ballet routine.

How well do you know your dog? Did you know that dogs have dreams and fears? That they do see colour, that they smell electric storms, and feel scent as an emotion?

Jeffrey Masson takes us into the world of the dog, a world created by a sense of smell one hundred million times more acute than ours, and reintroduces us to man’s best friend – loyal, honest, straightforward, spontaneous and almost unbelievably forgiving.

Drawing on observations of his own three dogs, as well as true stories of dogs’ friendship, heroism and loyalty, Masson makes us laugh, cry and think again about our canine companions, who, unlike humans, will never lie about love.

Available in six beautiful fragrances; Candy Floss, Sweet Jasmine, Summer Garden, French Lavender, Fleurs de Jardin and Wildwood – each with its own unique bouquet. The perfumes are designed not to overpower a dog’s senses, nor to necessarily mask a natural dog smell, but they merely add a subtle hint of fragrance to dogs’ coats and simultaneously provide the soothing benefits of aromatherapy to the dog’s skin.

The ingredients are all totally natural, as all our fragrances are made from pure essential oils and the essence of various flowers. No chemicals have been used or added during the manufacturing process and the pH of each fragrance has been adjusted to suit a dog’s skin.

Following a recent independent survey carried out on behalf of Mikki, pet owners in Great Britain spend more money on treats / food and vet bills than grooming or training aides, reflecting a lack of investment in preventative care.

The Britain’s Next Dog Model competition launches on March 19, 2012 for four weeks to raise awareness of the importance of effective grooming for pet health and welfare.

Facebook users can visit the Mikki Facebook page www.facebook.com/MikkiPet, starting on March 19, 2012 to enter or vote for the dog they believe should become the face of Mikki advertising for the year, receive a free Venture photoshoot, as well as a year’s supply of free products.