Crufts provides a great launchpad for talented youngsters
Crufts 2021 Cancelled
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t is with deep regret that The Kennel Club decided to cancel Crufts 2021, which was due to take place from 15 – 18 July. This was owing to ongoing uncertainty due to the Covid-19 pandemic and in consideration for the health and safety of all its volunteers, judges, exhibitors, sponsors, trade stand holders, visitors and staff. For many months, ongoing
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discussions have been taking place with the NEC and other parties in trying to find a way forward in making it possible to run this year’s show in a Covidsecure way. The opening up of events in general, especially those that take place inside is still unclear and The Kennel Club’s priority must be the health and safety of all those mentioned above. The Kennel Club also recognised that
clarity was required now to mitigate any commitments that all our potential participants may undertake. Over the past few weeks, The Kennel Club commissioned a survey asking for opinions from those in the canine world on returning to events and although it has been very reassuring to see that 60% would like to get back to their dog activities as soon as it is safe to do so, it was noted that 63% did not feel
