On Sunday 27 September, the Great Hampstead Bark Off returns to offer everyone a great free day out. From 11am-3pm at the Parliament Hill Cricket Pitch, there’ll be stalls for people and dogs, and a fabulous dog show which has six categories.
The category Golden Oldie is for senior dogs aged 7 and older. The best looking female and male dogs will be showcased to win Miss Hampstead Heath and Mr Hampstead Heath. There are two categories to celebrate rescue dogs – Best Rescue and Best International Rescue. And two other categories are Waggiest Tail and Best In Show.

The event is being organised by All Dogs Matter which is a dog rescue and rehoming charity working in and around London since 2009. Passionate about dog welfare, All Dogs Matter put abandoned dogs into happy and safe forever homes.
Once again, along with Osbornes Law Hampstead, the Village Vet Hampstead which is based in Belsize Village will be one of the event’s sponsors and supporting on the day.
There’ll be vets and nurses from all Village Vet sites ready to meet dog owners and talk about dog care, as well as gifting some pet accessories.
For more information and/or to enter your dog in the show:
https://alldogsmatter.co.uk/the-great-hampstead-bark-off-2/
(In consideration of the dogs, the event will be postponed if the temperature reaches 23+ degrees on the day.)
Cover Photo: From The Great Bark Off 2025





