The most skips by a dog and person in one minute using a single rope is 59, and was achieved by Jessica and her owner Rachael Grylls

Whether you're a cat or dog lover – or perhaps you own a gerbil, guinea pig or even or even an exotic creepy-crawly – you have a chance to join Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday, this weekend at the National Pet Show in the NEC in Birmingham, UK.

As part of this animal extravaganza from 3-4 November, Craig will be introducing a parade of four-legged record-breakers on the "Canine Catwalk", and Guinness World Records' talent hunters will be on the lookout to find the next big name in record-breaking pets.

This is your chance to see up close the skipping sensation Jessica and her owner Rachael (Most skips by a dog and human in one minute), the giant leonberger Hagrid (Fastest time to catch 10 items by a dog) and Mojo the poodle (Most rotations by a dog on the hind legs in 30 seconds).

National Pet Show

Animals Editor Adam Millward will also be on hand to answer your creature-related questions, and sign copies of the Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals and the latest release, Wild Things!

Other highlights include record-breaking Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, who'll inspire young visitors at his specially built ‘Noel’s Ark’. 

He'll also be doing a book signing at the show, following the release of his brand new book, Listening to the Animals: Becoming the Supervet

National Pet Show dog

Wildlife fanatic and TV presenter Michaela Strachan will host SuperDogs Live (a jaw-dropping live extravaganza celebrating the nation’s love of dogs) and signing copies of her wonderful book Michaela Strachan's Really Wild Adventures.

Location and opening hours

Hall 4, The National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham

Saturday 3 November - 9:30am-5:00pm, Sunday 4 November - 9:30am-5:00pm

Promo code: GWR20

Tickets are available from The Ticket Factory or by calling 0800 640 5001.