How well do you know your breed?
After becoming a huge visitor favourite in 2025, Breeds, Bants & Brains returns for another full weekend of fascinating breed chats, expert insight and dog-loving conversation.
In partnership with Lloyd Land Rover Newcastle
This interactive area celebrates the incredible diversity, personalities and behaviours that make our dogs so special.
Whether you already own a breed you adore, are thinking about welcoming a new dog into your life, or simply love learning more about what comes naturally to a specific dog breed, this is the perfect place to ask questions.
In partnership with Nathan Leighton
Meet your hosts.
In a change to our programme, unfortunately The Dog Log are no longer able to host BBB.
Nathan Leighton will be stepping in after The Dog Log became unable to host the area, and we’re incredibly grateful to them for ensuring this much-loved part of the festival can still go ahead.
The Dog Trainers are a team of trained, certified and accredited dog trainers and behaviourists who work with hundreds of dogs every month. Their team has experience across puppy training, behaviour, confidence building, reactivity and much more, with a focus on helping dogs and their humans build stronger relationships.
A huge thank you to Nathan and the team for joining us at such short notice. We can’t wait to welcome them to Kirkley Hall!
In partnership with Nathan Leighton
What is BBB?
Breeds, Bants & Brains is about helping owners better understand the dogs in front of them.
Each session will explore...
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genetics
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instincts
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enrichment needs
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behaviour traits
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and breed purpose
Using interactive style Q&A sessions you can test your breed knowledge or find out more about a breed that interests you.
Lloyd Land Rover Newcastle
Introducing
Lloyd Land Rover Newcastle is part of Lloyd Motor Group, a family-owned business with decades of experience representing some of the world's most prestigious automotive brands.
As the North East's dedicated Land Rover retailer, we combine the personal touch and long-standing values of a family business with the expertise and facilities you'd expect from a world-class brand.
Whether you're exploring our latest Range Rover, Defender, or Discovery, or bringing your vehicle in for aftersales care, our team is committed to making every experience exceptional.
