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Thursday 7 March

A warm welcome to Crufts 2024

On behalf of The Kennel Club, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Crufts 2024.

This year will once again be a wonderful celebration of dogs, and the ways in which they enhance and enrich our lives. The event will showcase dogs from all walks of life putting their best paw forward in fast-paced and fun competitions including agility, heelwork to music, flyball and obedience, and

visitors can meet 222 pedigree breeds in our dedicated Discover Dogs area, which is in its 30th year. The family favourite Scruffts final sees the nation’s pets compete for the ‘top dog’ title, and on Sunday evening one of five very special finalists will be crowned as the winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, as voted by the public.

Of course, the pinnacle of Crufts is the prestigious Best in Show final, which will take place on Sunday evening in the Resorts World Arena. Over the four days, just seven dogs (each representing each Group) will make it through to the arena to be crowned Best in Show.

A new addition to the Resorts World Arena will be a hoopers display on Saturday. Hoopers is a fun, low-impact, free-flowing activity that started in the US but now has a strong following here in the UK. We are also delighted to be hosting three highly popular competitions – the Junior Warrant Competition Final and the Vulnerable Native Breed Final on Thursday, and the Joe Cartledge Memorial International Junior Handling Final on Friday.

Outside of the main arena, there is still plenty more to discover, whether that’s finding out about the wide variety of activities that dogs and owners can enjoy together, meeting rescue dogs and

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representatives from our Kennel Club breed rescue organisations, or watching the dog breeders of the future in the Young Kennel Club ring. There will be over 500 stands selling all sorts of doggy delights too.

Whatever your background, the one thing that unites everyone here, from competitors to breed experts, welfare organisations to dog trainers, is a love of dogs. We hope that guests will come away equipped with all the information and advice they need as they start their journey towards dog ownership. We must say thank you to our dedicated and supportive sponsors, who help shape Crufts into the fantastic show that it and without whom the show wouldn’t be possible.

Last year was The Kennel Club’s 150th anniversary, and in that time we have seen Crufts grow and expand in not only space and size, but in popularity as well. So, for those who are competing, whether a Crufts regular, or if this is your debut on the green carpet, we wish you the best of luck and hope you enjoy what promises to be an exciting and memorable four days.

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Thanks to our sponsors

The Kennel Club and Crufts Committee thanks the following for their generous contribution to Crufts 2024.

Your guide to Crufts 2024

Here is everything you need to know to make your day more enjoyable! There is no better place than Crufts to experience and learn about the wonderful world of dogs.

Introduction to the show

3 Welcome

The Chairman of The Kennel Club, Tony Allcock OBE, welcomes you to Crufts 2024

6 Special thanks

With thanks to the sponsors and supporters of this year’s Crufts

12 World’s greatest dog show

What to look out for at this year’s show

16 Official merchandise

The Crufts official shop brings with it a range of brand-new products

18 Stand Up To Cancer

Crufts 2024 is supporting Stand Up To Cancer Walkies Challenge for another year

21 The story of Crufts…

The creation and evolution of the world’s greatest dog show

24 A specialverywinner

Show maps starting on page 183

Meet the co-owners and handler of Orca, Best in Show winner last year

29 Best in Show winners

Roll of honour from 1928 to the present day

32 Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year 2024

Introducing the contenders for the muchloved crossbreed final

Daily Planners

166 Thursday Utility and Toy

170 Friday Gundog

174 Saturday Working and Pastoral

178 Sunday Terrier and Hound

36 Hero Dogs

The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award to our canine champions

41 Crufts competitions

Discover the full range of canine contests taking place so that you don’t miss a thing!

49 Making a difference for dogs

The work of The Kennel Club Charitable Trust

50 For the love of dogs

BASC’s gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts

54 Young Kennel Club

Discover the fun, friendships and opportunities waiting to be experienced at the YKC

56 What are working trials?

Working trials challenge you and your dog – that’s what makes them such fun

58 Good Citizen Dog Training scheme

Find out about our responsible dog training programme

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All about the dogs

45 Dog shows and dog showing

The joys, excitement and rewards of dog shows – for you and your pet

52 The Joe Cartledge Memorial International Junior Handler

Youngsters from around the world show their skills

60 Obedience and rally at Crufts 2024

A full programme of competitions and activities

62 Golden years

finding a four-legged friend

Our essential guide to buying a puppy

75 Microchips: keeping our pets safe

The benefits of Petlog, The Kennel Club’s microchip database

76 A breed of your own

The benefits of owning a pedigree dog

Meet the breeds starting on page 79

Come and watch canine athletes as they excel in agility

66 Heelwork to music

Three captivating competitions, including one that is international

Getting the most out of Crufts

65 Agria Pet Insurance

Win a sustainable hamper for your dog

68 Puppy love… a guide to

79 Meet the breeds

Find the right breed for you with Discover Dogs, sponsored by Royal Canin

101 Breed index

An A-Z quickfinder of the breeds that can be found in the Discover Dogs area

Exhibitor information

113 Trade exhibitors A-Z

Your comprehensive guide to trade stand exhibitors at Crufts 2024

161 Quickfinder

A full list of trade stands

Show information

183 Show maps

Guide to help you find your way around Crufts

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World’s greatest dog show

Crufts 2024 is back with plenty of entertainment, excitement and competitions, after which one dog will be crowned Best in Show.

In the arena

There is a packed programme in the Resorts World Arena, culminating in the final on Sunday evening, where just one dog will take the accolade Best in Show. Thousands of dogs from all over the world, and from over 200 different pedigree breeds, will be competing during each day of the show to be first named Best in Group – Utility, Toy, Gundog, Working, Pastoral, Terrier and Hound – with those seven vying to be named top dog.

Crufts 2023 saw the trophy go to Orca, a Lagotto Romagnolo (Multi BIS/ BISS/JEW19/AM GCHG/Multi Ch Kan Trace Very Cheeky Chic), owned by Ante Lučin and Sabina Zdunić Šinković, and handled by Javier Gonzalez. Last year was the first time the breed took the accolade Best in Show. Will a new breed make history this year?

There are many other prestigious competitions taking place in the Resorts World Arena, including The Kennel Club Hero Dog award.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, it recognises five heroic dogs with inspiring stories of friendship, loyalty and bravery that demonstrate how strong the bond between dogs and their owners can be.

Welcome one and all to the world’s greatest celebration of dogs where, over the next four days, you’ll have the chance to see breeds of all shapes and sizes taking part in a variety of activities and disciplines. There really is something for everyone at Crufts 2024, where every dog can have its day!

There will be the chance to see more courageous and inspiring dogs during the show, including the West Midlands Police Dog displays on all four days, as well as displays from charities including Medical Detection Dogs on Sunday.

Crufts will once again celebrate breeds and breeders from across the UK and abroad, with the Junior Warrant Competition Final on Thursday, as well as the Breeders’ Competition, and the Joe Cartledge Memorial International Junior Handling Final, both on Friday. The Southern Golden Retriever Display Team will be showcasing what they can do on Saturday and Sunday.

Sadly, among the many breeds on show at Crufts, some have seen a decline in

numbers in recent years, and are at risk of disappearing from the ring at Crufts in the future. The Vulnerable British and Irish Native Breeds competition final, which takes place in the Resorts World Arena on Friday, raises awareness of those native breeds that have worryingly low numbers, and champions the enthusiasts who are dedicated to ensuring the survival of these beloved dogs.

Did you know?

Vulnerable British and Irish native breeds have won Best in Show at Crufts eight times.

The popular Scruffts competition, sponsored by James Wellbeloved, returns to Crufts 2024, where 24 crossbreed dogs will be competing in the semi-finals on Saturday morning, before the four successful class winners will go on to compete in the Scruffts final on Saturday evening where just one will be crowned top crossbreed dog.

The Resorts World Arena also plays host to agility competitions each day, including the International Invitation and Agility Championships. There are also impressive heelwork to music competitions, as well as the fast-paced flyball team competition.

The penultimate act of Crufts on Sunday evening before Best in Show will be the presentation of this year’s Police Dog Team Operational and Humanitarian Action of the Year Award in the arena, recognising the outstanding work of these loyal and dedicated dogs.

Around the show

Of course, there is plenty more to see and do around the five halls of the show, whether you want to find out more about your favourite breed, discover the many activities you can take part in with your dog, or simply visit the many trade stands to shop until you drop!

The Discover Dogs area at Crufts is perfect for anyone interested in buying a puppy, and this year it will celebrate its 30th anniversary, showcasing the large variety of breeds recognised in the UK and giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the differences in breeds’ characteristics, temperament and needs. The breeders can provide in-depth information about their breed, including about their health, grooming or training needs, and speak about their personal experience with their beloved breed.

Visitors can also enjoy the ultimate shopping experience with hundreds of stands selling all sorts of doggy delights, including dog food, toys and beds, as well as outdoor clothing and other equipment. Elsewhere, stands and areas offer an opportunity to learn more about other Kennel Club activities, including partnerships with veterinary and animal health organisations that fuel research into treatments of various canine conditions and diseases. Head to Hall 3 and you’ll find the Young Kennel Club (YKC) ring, which

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demonstrates the skills of some of Crufts’ youngest competitors. YKC members are aged between 6 and 24, and will be taking part in various competitions, from Groomer of the Year to Agility dog of the year. This year also sees the return of the Young Kennel Club Young Person of the Year award, celebrating young people who are transforming the lives of others, and recognises those who have overcome challenges, or who go above and beyond to demonstrate their love of dogs. The award will be presented Sunday at 11.15am in the YKC ring.

Young people and their families who are interested in joining the Young Kennel Club can find out more about membership from one of the YKC representatives at the Young Kennel Club stand, also in Hall 3.

In Hall 5, visitors can watch obedience competitions, with a packed programme of events taking place in the dedicated ring, including the Inter-Regional Rally and Obedience competitions, Obreedience and the Obedience Championships.

So, whether you’re here to see which dog becomes the next Best in Show winner, want to watch some first-class agility, or meet more than 200 breeds of dog, there is something for everyone here at Crufts and we hope you enjoy this wonderful celebration of our four-legged-friends.

About The Kennel Club

The Kennel Club’s mission is to ensure that dogs can live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners. A cornerstone of this is providing people with information and resources about all types of breeds and dogs, so that they find one that best suits their lifestyle, and Crufts – in particular its Discover Dogs area – is a great place to start. Our Kennel Club Breed Rescue services also play a critical role in helping to rehome dogs who have not been so lucky, and these rescue organisations, which exist for every breed of dog, really are best placed to help ensure that when the dogs in their care find a new owner, it is a partnership that can last for life.

Crufts, The Kennel Club’s flagship event, also provides prospective dog owners with plenty of information on how to buy a puppy from a responsible breeder. In an age where it can be so easy to be fooled by rogue traders, which can often have heartbreaking consequences, getting a puppy from a breeder who prioritises health and welfare is absolutely crucial to ensuring that any puppy has the best life possible. Recognising the urgent need to clearly guide puppy buyers to reliable breeders is why The Kennel Club established its Assured Breeders scheme, where members of the scheme are assessed to ensure they are adopting good breeding practices, such as carrying out relevant breed-specific health testing.

Developing the health tools and resources that puppy buyers and breeders need is central to what we, as a profit-forpurpose organisation, do. We now offer more than 100 DNA tests for just shy of 100 different breeds, and a number of health screening schemes. This includes a ground-breaking assessment – the Respiratory Function Grading scheme – that we developed alongside the University of Cambridge to help tackle the breathing issues that can be associated with brachycephalic dogs following their huge surge in popularity. When looking for a puppy, all health tests carried out by a breeder of any Kennel Club registered dog are easy to find on our Find a Puppy website.

We want dogs to lead not just the healthiest but also the happiest life possible. Training is critical to this, which is why we provide various dog training resources and schemes for owners and their dogs to take part in across the country. With training wrapped up, dogs and their owners are free to enjoy everything from dog walks to all activities – from agility to dog showing – that we licence throughout the country, with local classes easy to find on our website.

Whatever stage in your dog owning journey you are at, The Kennel Club is by your side, and your dog’s side, for life.

To find out more about The Kennel Club, visit the stand in Hall 3.

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2024. Elevate your Crufts experience with our stunning range, featuring new designs, new clothing and an exclusive ‘Art of Crufts’ range, as well as the traditional annual pin badges, keyrings and more!

However, we can’t forget to treat our furry friends… Indulge your four-legged companions in a world of canine delight with our premium dog toys and accessories, available at this year’s show. Relieve boredom and foster contentment with Crufts’ carefully curated selection of dog toys, from durable chew toys to engaging interactive toys. Each item has your canine friend’s happiness in mind.

Have you qualified for this year’s show?

Congratulations… It’s time to celebrate in true Crufts style with our 2024 ‘We Qualified’ range! Proudly display your accomplishment

with a range of products, from softshell jackets, holdall bags, sew on badges and more – a testament to your excellence at Crufts 2024.

Unleashing the ‘Art of Crufts’: a collector’s dream

Art of Crufts is our limited-edition range for 2024 – celebrating the beautiful relationship between humans and their four-legged best friends through the elegance of art deco design to mix heritage with contemporary style. The artistic illustration is available across a range of products that evoke the spirit and excitement of Crufts. We hope you love it as much as we do.

If you can’t make it to our stand this year, fret not! Crufts Official Merchandise is available for purchase year round on our website: cruftsofficialshop.com

The limited-edition ‘Art of Crufts’ collection will be available to purchase online after the show if we still have stock, but this is not guaranteed.

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Stand Up To Cancer

Crufts is proud to be supporting the Stand Up To Cancer Walkies Challenge for another year.

Brought to you by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, Stand Up To Cancer is a fundraising campaign that brings the UK together to speed up progress in life-saving cancer research. This April, Stand Up To Cancer and Crufts are encouraging people to spend more time with their four-legged friends, while raising vital funds.

Last year 12,600 people walked 60 miles across the month and raised over £1.4 million for our pioneering research. Now we’re asking people to step up to the challenge again. Whether that’s short strolls every day with a puppy, or long walks with a hound that’s used to hiking, everyone can make the challenge work for them and play their part in Standing Up To Cancer.

Last year, the challenge was joined by one of our smallest supporters but biggest fundraisers, eight-year-old Charlie Woodhouse. After his father Daniel mentioned the challenge to him, Charlie was determined to dog-walk 60 miles in April – even if, without a dog of his own, it meant that he had to borrow other people’s dogs! Daniel’s childhood best friend, known to Charlie as Uncle Ben, had been diagnosed with a stage-four brain tumour and Charlie wanted to do something to help.

Unfortunately, while Charlie was completing the challenge, Uncle Ben passed away and the challenge then became a way of focusing grief and remembering his life. Charlie started with a £200 fundraising target, but after achieving this within just two hours and receiving some very kind corporate donations, Charlie ended up top of the challenge’s fundraising leader board by raising an incredible £11,500. We are forever inspired by people like Charlie and his family who Stand Up To Cancer all over the UK. When we raise money, whether that’s through dog-walking challenges like this one or in our own unique way, we are doing our bit to help beat cancer.

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With a decade of progress and lifetimes of impact, Stand Up To Cancer exists to accelerate essential cancer research and take breakthroughs from petri dishes to patients. Our pioneering professors, revolutionary researchers and dedicated doctors are working tirelessly towards a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Stand Up To Cancer has funded a world-first multistage clinical trial for advanced bowel cancer, as well as trials that have led to breakthroughs in prostate cancer, brain tumours and advanced bile duct cancer. But not only are our scientists translating developments from the lab into treatments, they are also learning new ways to prevent and detect cancer and stop it from spreading. These discoveries will shape the way we treat cancer for generations to come. Every ambitious clinical trial, each transformational project and every person working together brings us one step closer to beating cancer – for good.

The Stand Up To Cancer Walkies Challenge in April gives you the opportunity to spend

more time with your four-legged friend while playing your part in enabling these breakthroughs to happen. By walking 60 miles across April (or whatever you deem a personal challenge), you can make a difference and we will be supporting you every step of the way.

Head to su2c.org.uk/walkies to sign up for your free Stand Up To Cancer dog bandana and start fundraising. Once signed up, you will be able to join the challenge’s Facebook group where you and other participants can share tips, support each other and congratulate everyone as the money rolls in. You will receive everything you need to help you

Get your dog kitted out!

This year, due to popular demand, Stand Up To Cancer has launched its very own dog range! With Stand Up To Cancer dog beds, cushions, bandanas and bobble hats, we have everything to treat your four-legged friend. Check out the Stand Up To Cancer merch and get your dog kitted out for the challenge!

100 per cent of the money you raise through the Walkies Challenge and 100 per cent of the profits from the sale of an item will go to Cancer Research UK in support of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign. Check out the Stand Up To Cancer merch at Stand 84 in Hall 3 and online at shop.standuptocancer. org.uk and get your dog kitted out for the challenge!

Visit us in hall 3, Stand 84 to find out more.

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raise those all-important funds. We’ll send regular emails containing fundraising tips, supporter stories and advice on completing your walks, as well as a detailed fundraising pack with everything you need from a sponsorship form to your very own challenge completion certificate. Plus, don’t forget to visit thekennelclub. co.uk for advice on walking your dog safely, especially in warmer weather.

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The story of Crufts…

Crufts, which was founded as an all-breed dog show in 1891, is established as the world’s greatest dog show.

Crufts was founded by the legendary Charles Cruft and first held in 1891 at the Agricultural Hall in Islington. Charles Cruft’s dog show was a popular event enjoyed by both dog fanciers and the general public, and he attracted support from all sections of society, including Queen Victoria herself, who showed her dogs at Crufts. The coveted Best in Show prize was first awarded in 1928, to the Greyhound Primley Sceptre.

Charles Cruft and his family owned and managed the show until his death in 1938 and The Kennel Club acquired the rights from his widow Emma in 1942. The outbreak of the Second World War disrupted dog showing for several years, but in 1948, Crufts was back at a new venue, Olympia. The show was televised for the first time in 1950, cementing its position not just as a great dog show, but as an event of national significance. In 1979, the show moved to Earls Court, and in 1991, having outgrown every venue in London, Crufts celebrated its 100th Anniversary at its current home at the NEC, Birmingham.

Charles Cruft would recognise and enjoy the shopping, the support for

canine charities and the opportunity to meet and learn about all the breeds, as these were a feature of the show in his day.

Crufts is for all dogs, and under The Kennel Club’s management, canine activities to keep dog and owner fit and happy, such as obedience, agility, flyball and heelwork to music, have all been introduced over the years and are a great draw for competitors and visitors. Scruffts, the competition to find Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year, has been a firm favourite for dog lovers for over 20 years, and since 2013, the final has been a highlight of the Crufts Arena programme. The Kennel Club Hero Dog competition celebrates the many positive things dogs do for us by rewarding those dogs who have changed and enhanced people’s lives. The Kennel Club Hero Dog overall winner is announced in the Resorts World Arena before Best in Show. A showman with a flair for publicity, Charles Cruft always claimed his show was the biggest and best in the world, and today, celebrating 133 years, it truly deserves that accolade.

1891

The first all-breed Cruft’s Show takes place at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington with 2,437 entries and 36 breeds.

1928

Best in Show award starts.

The first winner is a Greyhound called Primley Sceptre.

1948

The first Cruft’s Show under Kennel Club auspices takes place after Emma Cruft gives over control. Held at Olympia, it proves an immediate success with both exhibitors and the public, with 84 breeds entered –almost double the number of breeds at the first Cruft’s in 1891. Since then Cruft’s has increased in stature year on year, now attracting around 200 breeds annually.

1955

1979

The show moves to Earls Court as the increasing number of entries meant the show had outgrown Olympia.

Cruft’s becomes an Obedience Championship Show. Working Sheepdogs are entered, becoming the first crossbreeds to compete at Cruft’s. Crossbreed dogs are now a central part of the show, taking part in a wide range of competitions including agility.

1974

Cruft’s changes to Crufts during a rebrand, as it is decided that the apostrophe is no longer needed.

1969

HM The Queen visits Cruft’s

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1982

The show is extended to three days to accommodate the increasing numbers of dogs and spectators.

1980

First official Agility competition at Crufts which brings an exciting new atmosphere at the event.

1991

Crufts Centenary Show is held at its new venue, the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre – the first time the show had moved from London. The move accommodated the growing number of dogs and spectators.

1987

The show is extended to four days to accommodate further increases in the number of dogs and spectators.

1990 Flyball first demonstrated.

1992

Mary Ray demonstrates her fast-moving Heelwork to Music routine.

1994

2000 Rescue Dog Agility introduced to the show, enabling rescue dogs to shine in the fun and fast-paced display.

A Discover Dogs area is introduced to Crufts, as is the Good Citizen Dog Training scheme ring.

1985

The Kennel Club Junior Organisation is launched. Now the Young Kennel Club (YKC), its competitions form an important part of Crufts.

2004

The popular competition Hero Dog first appeared. The name changed to Friends for Life, but returned to Hero Dog again in 2022. The popular annual competition ensures that man’s best friend gets the recognition he deserves for bravery, support and companionship.

Clare Balding first presents Crufts for the TV broadcast.

2009

Crufts streamed online for the first time and becomes the most watched channel on YouTube in the UK.

2016

Crufts celebrates its 125th anniversary.

2014

2023

The Kennel Club celebrated its 150th anniversary at the show.

Crufts was televised on Channel 4 across three nights for the first time ever. ‘Obreedience’, a display competition to showcase competitive obedience with different breeds, was launched.

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A very special winner

We asked co-owners Ante Lučin and Sabina Zdunić Šinković, and Javier, who handled Orca, about winning Best in Show last year.

What makes Orca so special?

Ante: There are dogs that just transfer their positivity to people and Orca is one of them. Whenever you look at her she is ‘smiling’ and wagging her tail. You can’t be sad or in a bad mood when you are next to her.

Sabina: Orca was very special from the day she was born. Her personality is happy, playful, tender, very stubborn, but wants to please you. What impressed me the most was her love for showing. On her very first dog show she went directly from my garden without much training and entered the ring like a pro, she was born to be a superstar. Now Orca is retired from shows and lives a very happy life in my home.

Javier: I think her character is a big part of her success. Her charisma is incredible and her markings make her special, as well as her great movement for the breed.

What makes Lagotti so special?

Sabina: I love the breed because what you see is not what you get. They look like teddy bears with human eyes but are actually tough, highly intelligent and energetic dogs. They can be a demanding breed and need serious training as a puppy as well as a lot of socialisation. The coat can be difficult to maintain due to its woolly texture, which doesn’t help when they love mud! They also love water and they will lie or roll in it, and of course they love to swim. A Lagotto wants to be near you all the time and included in daily activities – cooking is one of their favourites! The affection they give is immense. They are a great family, working, sporting dog, but dealing with their growth stages can be tough, as it can feel like you have multiple personality dogs. However, I wouldn’t change the breed.

Lagotti look like teddy bears with human eyes but are actually tough, highly intelligent and energetic dogs

How did you get into showing dogs?

Ante: I was at the dog show in Split, Croatia, when I was 15 and a friend who was meant to show an Irish Wolfhound had to pull out. I showed the Wolfhound for him and loved it! I worked as a professional handler for 20 years before I became an FCI judge.

Javier: My uncle in Spain was a famous breeder of German Shepherds and from an early age I would help him with his dogs, sometimes showing them. Together we became interested in Cocker Spaniels and Shih Tzu and everything grew from there. I owe so much to my uncle for encouraging my interest when I was young.

How did it feel winning the group at Crufts?

Ante: It felt amazing. One of those things you never think will happen to you.

Sabina: I was in America visiting friends at the time as it was my birthday. We watched Crufts on the live stream and my first thought was that it was the best birthday present ever! Watching, my heart was beating hard and I couldn’t stop smiling!

Have you won the group at Crufts before?

Ante: I have never won a group at Crufts, but Orca was 2nd in the group in 2020 with

Javier. In 2010 I showed an Estonian bred and owned Dalmatian and won 3rd in the Utility group.

Javier: I previously won the Toy group in 2015 with the Maltese, Multi Ch Cinecitta Sasha Baron Colen.

What did it feel like competing in the Best in Show ring at Crufts?

Javier: It felt amazing! After I finished grooming Orca and getting her ready, I moved her once in the piazza just outside the arena and she felt perfect. That made me very calm, and I was able to enjoy the experience.

Had you ever considered that one day you might win Best in Show at Crufts or wondered what it might be like?

Ante: To be honest no, we have never dared. We have been lucky to show many winning dogs and I always felt that maybe one day Javier would win Best in Show at Crufts. But, I never imagined he would do it with one of my dogs, and undoubtedly that made it much more special.

Javier: I always saw it as a dream but when it happened it felt surreal. The coverage that Crufts has is not like any other show. It is talked about all over ‘our’ world but even in

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When the judge pointed at Orca I just stayed silent. Then my phone exploded with messages and calls

mainstream culture. I just couldn’t believe it. Even after it all finished I needed a bit of time to realise what had happened. It is an experience I will never forget.

Sabina: As a breeder, many of my dogs are shown all over the world, but I am happy just watching dog shows. Being at them is exciting, but winning Best in Show at Crufts was a dream come true. When the judge pointed to Orca I just stayed silent – it felt like a storm passed and the sun’s rays came. Then my phone exploded with messages and calls. It is a once in a lifetime experience for sure. A reward for the hard work and dedication for all of us that have been involved with Orca.

Did Orca receive a special treat after her win?

Javier: Orca always gets what she wants! Her cute temperament makes everyone around her give her special treatment daily and of course, she can be very demanding!

Has Orca had any public engagements and/or celebrations, how was the reception when you returned to Croatia?

Ante: Orca had lots of media interest, both in the UK and in Croatia. For at least ten days after we came back we didn’t stop giving interviews and taking Orca on different TV programs and to photography shoots. Orca carried it all out in style and

gave great promotion for pedigree dogs around the world. We had a small celebration with our closest friends when we came back home from Crufts, but the big celebration is still to happen!

What is Orca’s personality like, and if she was a celebrity who do you think she would be?

Sabina: Orca’s pedigree name says it all, VERY CHEEKY CHIC! Orca is funny, elegant and a very stylish girl! As a celebrity she would be one who got the Oscar for some main role!

Apart from dog showing, do you have any other interests or hobbies?

Javier: I used to love to surf when I lived in Spain. I also like to play the Spanish guitar and I have a real passion for Formula One!

Do you have a pre-showing ritual?

Javier: I am very superstitious person so I have many pre-showing rituals! Lucky socks, lucky ties, and other things as well!

Does Orca have a favourite food/treat?

Sabina: She is special in many ways and she can be picky and sometimes difficult with food. However, she never refuses treats and she loves carrots and apples. Like many dogs she is very curious for human food, so her presence around the table is noticeable!

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What’s next for Orca?

Ante: Orca has done so much for the breed and so much for the purebred dogs all around the world with her amazing wins and personality that I am very happy that after she won Best in Show at Crufts we all agreed that we wouldn’t show her again. We are all extremely excited to see Orca as a mother, now she has had her first litter of puppies.

Sabina: After everything that Orca has achieved so far in her life, I cannot wish much more than that for her as a show dog. I am happy to say that Orca is now a mum to seven wonderful puppies and is taking motherhood in her stride with her constant wagging tail!

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Best in Show winners

2022 Retriever (Flat Coated)

INT CH ALMANZA

BACKSEAT DRIVER

Mr P Oware & Ms R Ulin

2020 Wire-Haired Dachshund

CH SILVAE TRADEMARK

Mr D C & Mrs K D McCalmont

2019 Papillon

MULTI CH PLANET

WAVES FOREVER YOUNG

DAYDREAM BELIEVERS

Miss K Roosens

2018 Whippet

CH COLLOONEY TARTAN

TEASE JW

Mr & Mrs D G Short

2017 Spaniel (American Cocker)

SH CH AFTERGLOW

MIAMI INK

Mr J Lynn & Mr R Da Silva

2016 West Highland White Terrier

CH BURNEZE

GEORDIE GIRL

Miss M and Mrs A Burns

2015 Scottish Terrier

MULTI CH AM CH

MCVAN’S TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE

Mrs M L Khenkina

2014 Poodle (Standard)

CH/AM CH AFTERGLOW

MAVERICK SABRE

Mr J Lynn and Mr J and Mrs S Stone

2023 Lagotto Romagnolo

AM GCH KAN TRACE VERY CHEEKY CHIC

Mrs Zdunic Sinkovic & Mr A Lučin

2013 Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) CH SOLETRADER

PEEK A BOO

Mrs S Robertson and Mrs W Doherty

2012 Lhasa Apso

CH ZENTARR ELIZABETH

Mrs M Anderson

2011 Retriever (Flat Coated)

SH CH VBOS THE KENTUCKIAN

Mr J M Irvine

2010 Hungarian Vizsla

SH CH HUNGARGUNN

BEAR IT’N MIND

Mesdames N Craggs and K Armstrong

2009 Sealyham Terrier

AM CH EFBE’S HIDALGO AT GOODSPICE

Mesdames M Good and S Middlebrooks

2008 Giant Schnauzer

CH JAFRAK

PHILIPPE OLIVIER

Mr K and Mrs S Cullen

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2007 Tibetan Terrier

CH/AM CH AKARI

FABULOUS WILLY

Mrs J Shaw and Mrs N Smith

2006 Australian Shepherd

AM CH CAITLAND ISLE TAKE A CHANCE

Ms N Resetar

2005 Norfolk Terrier

CH/AM CH CRACKNOR CAUSE CELEBRE

Ms S Ingram, Mrs P Beale and Miss E Matell

2004 Whippet

CH COBYCO

CALL THE TUNE

Mrs L Yacoby-Wright

2003 Pekingese

CH YAKEE A

DANGEROUS LIAISON

Mr A Easdon and Mr P Martin

2002 Poodle (Standard)

NORD CH TOPSCORE CONTRADICTION

Mr and Mrs Glenna

2001 Basenji

CH JETHARD CIDEVANT

Mr P S Singleton

2000 Kerry

Blue Terrier

CH TORUM’S SCARF MICHAEL

Mr R Ramsay

1999 Irish Setter

SH CH CASPIANS

INTREPID

Mrs J Lorrimer

1998 Welsh Terrier

CH SAREDON

FOREVER YOUNG

Mr D Scawthorn and Mrs J Averis

1997 Yorkshire Terrier

CH OZMILION MYSTIFICATION

Mr O A Sameja

1996 Spaniel (Cocker)

SH CH CANIGOU

CAMBRAI

Mrs P L Bentley

1995 Irish Setter

SH CH STARCHELLE CHICAGO BEAR

Miss H R Shaw

1994 Welsh Terrier

CH PURSTON HIT AND MISS FROM BROCOLITIA

Mrs A J Maughan

1993 Irish Setter

SH CH DANAWAY

DEBONAIR

Mrs J Lorrimer

1992 Whippet

CH PENCLOE DUTCH

GOLD

Miss M Bolton

1991 Spaniel (Clumber)

SH CH RAYCROFT

SOCIALITE

Mr R Dunne

1990 West Highland

White Terrier

CH OLAC MOON PILOT

Mr D Tattersall

1989 Bearded Collie

CH POTTERDALE

CLASSIC OF MOONHILL

Mrs B White

1988 English Setter

SH CH STARLITE

EXPRESS OF VALSETT

Mr and Mrs J W Watkin

1987 Afghan Hound

CH VISCOUNT GRANT

Mr and Mrs C Amoo

1986 Airedale

Terrier

CH GINGER XMAS CAROL

Mrs A Livraghi

1985 Poodle (Standard)

CH MONTRAVIA

TOMMY-GUN

Miss M Gibbs

1984 Lhasa Apso

CH SAXONSPRINGS

HACKENSACK

Mrs J Blyth

1981 Irish Setter

CH ASTLEY’S PORTIA OF RUA

Mrs and Miss Tuite

1980 Retriever (Flat-Coated)

CH SHARGLEAM

BLACKCAP

Miss P Chapman

1979 Kerry

Blue Terrier

CH/AM CH CALLAGHAN OF LEANDER

Mrs W Streatfield

1978 Fox Terrier (Wire)

CH HARROWHILL HUNTSMAN

Miss E Howles

1977 English Setter

BOURNEHOUSE

DANCING MASTER

Mr G F Williams

1976 West Highland White Terrier

CH DIANTHUS BUTTONS

Mrs K Newstead

1975 Fox Terrier (Wire)

CH BROOKEWIRE

BRANDY OF LAYVEN

Messrs Benelli and Dondina

1974 St Bernard

CH BURTONSWOOD

BOSSY BOOTS

Miss M Hindes

1983 Afghan Hound

CH MONTRAVIA

KASKARAK HITARI

Mrs P Gibbs

1982 Poodle (Toy)

CH GRAYCO HAZELNUT

Mrs L A Howard

1973 Cavalier King

Charles Spaniel

ALANSMERE AQUARIUS

Messrs Hall and Evans

1972 Bull Terrier

CH ABRAXAS AUDACITY

Miss V Drummond-Dick

1971 German Shepherd Dog

CH RAMACON

SWASHBUCKLER

Prince Ahmed Husain

1970 Pyrenean Mountain Dog

BERGERIE KNUR

Mr and Mrs F S Prince

1969 German Shepherd Dog CH HENDRAWEN’S NIBELUNG OF CHARAVIGNE

Mr and Mrs E J White

1968 Dalmatian

CH FANHILL FAUNE

Mrs E J Woodyatt

1967 Lakeland Terrier

CH STINGRAY OF DERRYABAH

Mr and Mrs Postlewaite

1966 Poodle (Toy)

OAKINGTON PUCKSHILL AMBER SUNBLUSH

Mrs C E Perry

1965 German Shepherd Dog

CH FENTON OF KENTWOOD

Miss S H Godden

1964 English Setter

SH CH SILBURY SOAMES OF MADAVALE

Mrs A Williams

1963 Lakeland Terrier

ROGERHOLM RECRUIT

Mr W Rogers

1962 Fox Terrier (Wire)

CH CRACKWYN COCKSPUR

Mr H L Gill

1961 Airedale Terrier

CH RIVERINA

TWEEDSBAIRN

Miss P McCaughey and Mrs D Schuth

1960 Irish Wolfhound SULHAMSTEAD MERMAN

Mrs Nagle and Miss Clark

1959 Welsh Terrier

CH SANDSTORM

SARACEN

Mesdames Leach and Thomas

1958 Pointer

CH CHIMING BELLS

Mrs W Parkinson

1957 Keeshond

CH VOLKRIJK OF VORDEN

Mrs I M Tucker

1956 Greyhound TREETOPS GOLDEN FALCON

Mrs W De Casembroot and Miss H Greenish

1955 Poodle (Standard)

CH TZIGANE AGGRI OF NASHEND

Mrs A Proctor

1953 Great Dane

CH ELCH EDLER OF OUBOROUGH W G Siggers

1952 Bulldog

CH NOWAYS CHUCKLES J T Barnard

1951 Welsh Terrier TWYNSTAR DYMA-FI

Capt and Mrs I M Thomas

1948/1950 Spaniel (Cocker)

TRACEY WITCH OF WARE H S Lloyd

1938/1939 Spaniel (Cocker)

EXQUISITE MODEL OF WARE H S Lloyd

1937 Retriever (Labrador)

CH CHEVERELL’S BEN OF BANCHORY

Lorna, Countess Howe

1936 Chow Chow CH CHOONAM HUNG KWONG

Mrs V A M Mannooch

1935 Pointer

PENNINE PRIMA DONNA A Eggleston

1934 Greyhound SOUTHBALL MOONSTONE B Hartland Worden

1932/1933

Retriever (Labrador)

BRAMSHAW BOB Lorna, Countess Howe

1930/1931 Spaniel (Cocker)

LUCKYSTAR OF WARE H S Lloyd

1929 Scottish Terrier

HEATHER NECESSITY R Chapman

1928 Greyhound PRIMLEY SCEPTRE H Whitley

Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year 2024

A look at the contenders for the nation’s favourite crossbreed final.

The Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year competition, exclusively supported by pet food maker James Wellbeloved, is the nation’s favourite crossbreed competition. The 2023 heats attracted dogs from all over the country, across six locations, with 24 dogs and their owners making it through to the semi-finals at Crufts 2024. They will compete in each of the four classes: Most Handsome Crossbreed Dog, Prettiest Crossbreed Bitch, Golden Oldie Crossbreed and Good Citizen Dog Scheme, before four lucky crossbreeds will go through to the final. This year’s competition will be judged by Radzi Chinyanganya and Faye Winter.

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Most Handsome Crossbreed Dog

Fergus, a Irish Wolfhound/ Bearded Collie cross, and Liz Smith, from Hanham

What is your favourite thing about Fergus?

He is definitely a mummy’s boy. He’s big, loyal and very handsome and we all love him very much.

Ziggy, a Yorkshire Terrier/Poodle cross, and Tom Bryans, from Lincoln

What is your favourite thing about Ziggy?

Ziggy is my best friend and nearly everything I do, he does, and where I go, he goes. He is a funny little character.

Duke, a Labrador/Rottweiler cross, and Graham Buck, from Bromley

What is your favourite thing about Duke?

He’s a very gentle dog, kind and friendly with other dogs. He wants to play and bound around. He’s always happy to see me.

Bane, a Rottweiler cross, and Samantha Macdonald, from Stoke-on-Trent

What is your favourite thing about Bane?

I have lots of favourite things about Bane but he gives the best cuddles.

Prettiest Crossbreed Bitch

William, a Border Collie/Welsh Sheepdog cross, and Samantha Sibbald, from Lanark

What is your favourite thing about William?

His will is to please. He has always given me 100 per cent at whatever has been asked of him.

Buck, a Lurcher/Saluki cross, and Eve Norton, from Battle

What is your favourite thing about Buck?

His made zoomies on walks. He can run and run and run! His crazy outbursts never fail to make me laugh.

Lola, a Bernese Mountain Dog/ Standard Poodle cross, and Loren Esling, from Surbiton

What is your favourite thing about Lola?

Lola is such a loving, gentle giant and she always makes people smile as she walks past them.

Mimi, a mixed breed, and Kim Everson, from Llanwrtyd Wells

What is your favourite thing about Mimi?

Her loving, friendly nature.

Gypsy, a Maltese/Pomeranian, and Charlotte Hartnell, from Much Hadham

What is your favourite thing about Gypsy?

Her ability to make me happy when I’m feeling sad.

Violet, a Patterdale/Lakeland Terrier cross, and Catherine Dolan, from Chorley

What is your favourite thing about Violet?

It’s hard to choose! She is such a character, typical terrier, switched on and keen. But for all the mischief, chaos and grey hairs, she is also loyal, loving and gentle.

Asha, a Great Dane/Mastiff cross, and Adele Davidson, from Grangemouth

What is your favourite thing about Asha?

She is so goofy, she reminds us of Scooby Doo. She’s so lovable and cuddly and gets on great with our other two dogs.

Dove, a Jack Russell Terrier/Poodle cross, and Carol Ashby, from Tonbridge

What is your favourite thing about Dove?

Dove has many good points, it is hard to name just one, but she seems to make other people happy who then start a conversation about her.

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Tully, a mixed breed, and Florence and Sarah Searby, from Swindon

What is your favourite thing about Tully?

His complete individuality. He’s like no other dog we’ve ever known.

Diesel, a Airedale Terrier/Labrador cross, and Claire Whitehead, from Barlborough

What is your favourite thing about Diesel?

He is my absolute world!

Toto, a mixed breed, and Jaylee Princes, from Sittingbourne

What is your favourite thing about Toto?

Despite all the hardships he’s gone through in his life, he chose me. He’s so clever and so willing to learn, and I named him Toto, as he reminded me of the dog from The Wizard of Oz and jumps up into my arms.

Harley, a Shih Tzu/Yorkshire Terrier cross, and Elizabeth Finney, from Stoke-on-Trent

What is your favourite thing about Harley?

His kind and loving nature.

Rufus, a mixed breed, and Romayne Goymer, from Minster-on-Sea

What is your favourite thing about Rufus?

He is a wonderful dog with so much personality. He’s great with our two boys and spends most of his time outside or looking out of his window to keep an eye on what’s happening down the road.

Sparky, a Hungarian Vizsla/Springer Spaniel cross, and Alison Shields, from Grangemouth

What is your favourite thing about Sparky?

Her determination and her wicked sense of humour.

Tabitha, a Border Collie/Labrador cross, and Gemma Varga, from Essex

What is your favourite thing about Tabitha?

Her sweet and kind nature. Tabitha is extremely special to us.

Basher, a Papillon/Poodle cross, and Maureen Taylor, from Carnoustie

What is your favourite thing about Basher?

He is such a character and a pleasure to have around.

Rocky, a Mastiff/Rottweiler cross, and Sammi Pickett, from Camberley

What is your favourite thing about Rocky?

How loyal and loving he is. He is very vocal and loves a conversation and you can guarantee he is there to make you feel better if you’re having a tough day.

Hoddy, a Whippet/Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, and Georgia Hatton, from Northwich

What is your favourite thing about Hoddy?

Georgia: Quite often, she seems to be more human than dog! She wants to be involved in absolutely everything. She’s good with dogs and absolutely loves people.

Marnie, a mixed breed, and Lyn Freeman, from Harlow

What is your favourite thing about Marnie?

Everything. She’s loving, funny, willing, she rarely barks (only at squirrels – and a fox if she sees one, which is rarely). Friends call her the happiest dog in the world.

Zara, a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever cross, and Jenni Collins, from Bourne

What is your favourite thing about Zara?

Zara is more than a dog to me. She really is my best friend.

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Hero dogs

This special award is a celebration of the unique relationship between humans and their four-legged friends.

The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award recognises unsung canine heroes that quietly go about changing lives in their own special way. The award is supported by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust and is a truly inspiring celebration of man’s best friend and the unique relationship between humans and dogs.

This year’s five heroic finalists each show the important role our four-legged friends play throughout our lives and the support

they give in face of adversity. The winner will be announced on Sunday ahead of Best in Show.

These five canine heroes are just some of the dogs having their day at Crufts 2024. Each finalist has shared their unique story in a specially made video. You can watch them on the Crufts website and then vote for your Kennel Club Hero Dog 2024 at crufts.org.uk/ herodogaward.

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Best friends

Australian Shepherd, Echo, and her best friend, Freya Harris

Echo and eight-year-old Freya, from Lincolnshire, have a unique bond. In 2021, Freya was diagnosed with a rare form of stage 4 cancer and had to undergo surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy – gruelling treatment that went on for over a year. Facing such adversity, pain and trauma, it was her Australian Shepherd dog and best friend, Echo, who helped her to pull through, and the pair incredibly made it to Crufts last year, overcoming all the odds and fulfilling Freya’s childhood dream. Freya’s love of dogs started at an early age when she would help her mum, Gemma, who used to work as a dog walker, and the two would always watch Crufts on TV together.

Gemma and Rikki, Freya’s father, thought that puppy Echo would help to encourage their daughter to go for walks after spending weeks at a time in hospital. Surpassing all expectations, Freya didn’t just go for walks with Echo, she also took up the hobby of dog showing, which she had wanted to do since she was little.

Despite challenges with her health, Freya’s determination to make it to Crufts remained steadfast, with the youngster qualifying for the 2023 competition with Echo, having just left hospital in the early hours of the morning after receiving a transfusion.

“Echo’s arrival opened up a whole new world for Freya,” comments Gemma. “She’s brought her so much confidence, she has really helped the family and they are best friends. We couldn’t be happier or prouder of everything Freya’s achieved, and Echo is always by her side.”

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Child’s champion

Hearing Dog Gordon and Elyana Kuhlemeier

Young Elyana Kuhlemeier, 12, from East Sussex, was struggling until hearing dog Gordon gave her a lifeline. Elyana is profoundly deaf, which her parents first noticed when she was two years old.

Not only was Elyana experiencing hearing loss, but she also faced challenges with bullying and making friends. At her lowest points, Elyana would tear her own hair out or would spend the day vomiting when everything got too much for her.

But the arrival of Gordon, Elyanaʼs hearing dog, transformed her life, her confidence and her self-belief. Gordon provides reassurance during difficult nighttime hours and safety by alerting Elyana to sounds. Gordon wakes Elyana up in the morning by pulling her duvet off, and gives her focus, routine, confidence and companionship. When she returns from school, Gordon is over the moon to see her. “He has brought support, comfort and reassurance to Elyana, and to our whole family,” says Silvie, Elyana’s mum. “Thanks to Gordon, she is positive and excited for the future and doesn’t feel her deafness will stop her achieving what she wants to. Every day, we see the bond between him and Elyana grow stronger.”

Extraordinary life of a working dog

Search and rescue dog, Vesper, and her handler Niamh Darcy, from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service Vesper, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, was deemed unsuitable to be a police dog. While she excelled in all other aspects, running at criminals for a cuddle is not what’s expected!

Niamh took a chance on Vesper in 2020 when she was 18 months old. After a 48-hour trial under arduous selection conditions, Vesper performed flawlessly and joined Niamh as her canine search partner. They went from strength to strength, achieving their qualified status as a search team to be mobilised to searches of structural collapse across the UK. In 2023, Niamh and Vesper were part of the UK International Search and Rescue Team deployed by the government to help after the horrific earthquakes in both Turkey and Morocco, where they worked tirelessly to locate survivors.

Vesper was an integral part of this brave team, working around the clock to locate survivors trapped under the rubble. “Vesper is now an experienced and mature search dog who is leading the way within the field of search and rescue,” comments Niamh. “She’s a true hero and living proof that every dog can exceed their potential.”

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Rescue dog hero

Balto, a rescue Husky, and Sandra Heathcote

With great sadness, we regret that since Sandra and Balto’s nomination, Balto has passed away. Balto is still our rescue dog hero, representing rescue dogs everywhere who make a difference.

Balto was found as a stray when he was around eight months old. He was saved from the pound two days before he was due to be put to sleep – his owner Sandra was part of the transport team that rescued him and got him to safety.

Sandra, a retired police officer from Derbyshire, went on to adopt Balto and his life turned around. Despite his difficult start, due his calm nature he qualified as a therapy dog and started visiting care homes, hospitals, schools and ambulance service and mental health units. Balto was also a Wellbeing Dog for Humberside Police, helping to support the mental health and wellbeing of officers and civilian staff. Sandra suffers from mental health issues herself, including post-traumatic stress disorder, and some physical health issues from her time in the police, but Balto once again came to the rescue and supported her wellbeing every day.

“Balto has kept me going through the darkest of times,” says Sandra. “I’m so proud of his ability to care for others and his achievements. He truly is a hero.”

Hero support dog

Phoebe, a Golden Retriever, and Jazz Turner

Twenty-five-year-old Jazz Turner is a Team GB para sailor from Seaford, with her second in command, Golden Retriever Phoebe! Phoebe helps Jazz to live her life to the full, and they help others, too. Aged 18, Jazz was diagnosed with a progressive condition, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which causes her joints to dislocate. The condition affects many other bodily systems and she has to be fed intravenously. But thanks to her assistance dog Phoebe, a five-year-old Golden Retriever – who is also a rescue dog – Jazz can go about her daily life, despite her disability. Phoebe alerts Jazz to her fainting episodes and seizures, and gives her independence back. They sail and even paddleboard together!

“Phoebe may be a rescue dog, but I am for sure her rescue human, and we need each other,” says Jazz. “I can do things I never would be able to without her. She helps me out with everyday tasks and means I don’t need my parents or a carers help to do day-to-day activities, letting me feel like a normal 25 year old.”

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Canine competitions

There is so much going on at the world’s greatest dog show. As well as the breed judging, Best in Show and the many other events highlighted within this guide, there are even more fabulous canine competitions taking place, so make sure you don’t miss them!

Under The Kennel Club’s management, canine activities to keep dog and owner fit and happy, such as obedience, agility, flyball, rally and heelwork to music, have all been introduced over the years and are a great draw for competitors and visitors. A showman with a genius for publicity, Charles Cruft always claimed his show was the biggest and best in the world, and today, celebrating 133 years, it truly deserves that accolade.

Breeders’ Competition

Did you know?

The prestigious Breeders’ Competition was launched in January 2009.

On Friday, The Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition will take place, bringing together some of the best and most talented breeders of pedigree dogs, enabling them to showcase their progeny. This competition, sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance and supported by Our Dogs newspaper, enables talented dog breeders to present their pedigree stock and provides a fantastic opportunity to promote and reward the excellent work done by breeders dedicated to making a difference for dogs. Breeders collected points throughout 2023, with classes taking place at general and group Championship shows. The top 40 teams have qualified for the final at Crufts 2024.

Judged by Mrs Sharon Pinkerton, pre-judging is on Friday at 2pm in Hall 1, rings 1 and 2, with the final in the Resorts World Arena at 5.55pm.

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Junior Warrant final

The Kennel Club’s Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Grand Final

On Friday, we will see the grand final of the Vulnerable Breeds Competition, which first took place in 2016. The competition helps raise much needed awareness of our vulnerable native breeds and recognises those dedicated to ensuring their continued survival. Following last year’s qualifying criteria, exhibitors who won Best of Breed at a variety of shows around the country automatically qualified for this year’s final at Crufts.

These winners will go head to head to be crowned Best Vulnerable Breed and Reserve Best Vulnerable Breed.

Did you know? Junior Warrants have been awarded since 1998 to dogs aged 6-18 months.

Judged by Mr Gavin Robertson, this exciting final will be held on Thursday 7 March at 6.00pm in the Resorts World Arena, with pre-judging in Hall 1, ring 8, from 2.00pm.

Crufts welcomes the Junior Warrant final to the Resorts World Arena on Thursday 7 March at 5.40pm. The ten dogs who were chosen from the semi-finals at Stoneleigh last October will be competing to become Junior Warrant Winner of the Year. The competition will be judged by Mrs Jacqui Ward. Heats for the competition took place throughout 2023 and are for dogs aged between six and 18 months that gained a Junior Warrant title between 1 June 2022 and 31 May 2023.

Good Citizen Dog Training scheme Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes

The final of the Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes will be held on Saturday in the GCDS Ring at 8.45am. The judge will be Dr Janel Fone. The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training scheme (GCDTs) Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes aim to encourage those that have achieved their Bronze Award to take part in competitive obedience competitions. The exercises involved are a combination of the current GCDTs exercises and the Pre-Beginner Obedience test. Since this competition was introduced in 2005, it continues to help bridge the gap between life skills, dog training and taking part in activities. There were 30 heats held in 2023.

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Learn, treat, eat, repeat. That’s how you become a Crufts star.

Dog shows and dog showing

From a fun dog show, right up to the excitement of competing on the famous green carpet at Crufts, dog shows offer a wide range of experiences for you and your dog to enjoy. You never know who is going to win a prize – and who will win the coveted Best in Show rosette in a fun dog show or at Crufts…

The showing of dogs started in the Victorian era, when not only did the breeding of dogs become more organised, but the emergence of the railways meant that people and dogs could be moved around the country much more easily than ever before. The main purpose of dog shows was then, and is now, to allow breeders and others to compete against each other with their dogs, and to measure

the progress that is being made in the breeding of their pedigree canines.

In the early days, the emphasis was on the working abilities of the breeds and on the temperament, shape and soundness that best suited the dogs for the work that they were expected to do. That importance remains in most breeds, but health too is regarded as a major priority. As a result, dog shows are nowadays being used more and

more as a lever for positive change in the breeding of happy, healthy pedigree dogs who are fit for function. That’s why under The Kennel Club’s Breed Watch system, judges are expected to report on the health of the dogs they have judged. Judges, in assessing the dogs, are comparing them against the breed standard for their breed. The standard describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and

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The dog show world is not all serious. It is a place for friends from all walks of life to have fun

appearance of a breed, and is designed to ensure that a dog is both healthy and fit for the function that it was originally designed to perform. Judges, when they assess each dog, should be looking at a variety of features. These include not only the individual breed points determined by the relevant breed standard, but also the temperament of the dog and its ability to move soundly. Judges are specifically instructed not to award prizes to any dogs that have conditions or exaggerations which would in any way be detrimental to their health, welfare or soundness.

Don’t miss the Have a Go final in the Dog Activities Ring on Saturday at 3.30pm, featuring the 2023 show winners.

Of course, the dog show world is not all serious. It is a place for friends from all walks of life, but with a similar interest in their favourite breed, to meet, have fun and participate in a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Crufts, for which every dog has had to qualify in advance, is the best-known dog show in the UK and probably even in

the world. But it is just one of over 2,000 shows held in this country every year. Whereas, in years gone by, many of the dogs attending shows came from large kennels, nowadays the dogs shown here in the UK are mostly family pets. Of course, to attend successfully and win at large shows like Crufts, they have to be well socialised – most dogs are trained at a local level at ringcraft classes or at some of the smaller shows – confident and well behaved both in and around the show ring. Most dogs enjoy attending shows, and the sight of their owner’s show bag is the moment for a good deal of canine excitement among the regular showgoers. We hope that you, too, as visitors to Crufts, will enjoy the experience, and will go home with as much enthusiasm for dog shows as all those who have just had their big moment on the famous green carpet at Crufts!

Have a Go dog showing

Have a Go dog showing is an initiative introduced by The Kennel Club, and workshops have been held at nine large ‘all breed’ championship shows throughout the UK in 2023. These workshops have been designed for novice exhibitors or even those who have never shown a dog before but are curious about ‘having a go’. At this year’s show, a final for all those who have taken part and won at Have a Go shows through 2023 will take place in the Dog Activities ring in Hall 3 at 3.30pm on Saturday.

Further information

To find out more about dog shows and events taking place near you, visit the Dog Activities Stand in hall 3 at the show or log on to thekennelclub.org.uk

To find out more about dog shows and events taking place near you, visit the Dog Activities Stand in Hall 3 at the show or log on to: thekennelclub.org.uk

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Making a difference for dogs

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is currently funding a major research project into canine bone cancers – and you can help too.

All of us at The Kennel Club Charitable Trust share a passion for keeping tails wagging. Ever since our foundation over three decades ago, our aim has been simple; to make a real difference to the health of dogs and dog welfare, no matter what their breed or background.

Our work with dog charities throughout the UK gives us a unique understanding of how best to deliver projects that benefit both dogs and their two-legged companions. From investing in ground-breaking canine science and research to funding medical and support dog training programmes and life-saving dog welfare projects, our goal remains the same; to bring cutting edge technology, compassion and kindness to the space where dogs and people meet.

1 in 4 dogs will get cancer in their lifetime

Shocking statistics tell us that 25% of all dogs will get cancer in their lifetime, and 50% of dogs over the age of ten will also be diagnosed.

Research into this devastating disease will help to turn the tide against canine cancer and result in happier, healthier lives for our four-legged best friends.

Unfortunately, research into canine cancer is severely underfunded, but we have committed to ensuring this vital work continues, and have funded several highly advanced scientific studies that will pave the way to treating and, eventually, finding a cure for a wide variety of cancers in dogs. Currently, we are funding a major research project into canine bone cancers, which have an incredibly high morbidity rate. The project is being led by Dr Hannah Mallon BSc (Hons) BVetMed MRCVS at Oxford University and you can learn more about this

work through the fascinating webinar available on our website.

Help us to make a difference

Only by working together, with the latest advancements in science, can we hope to see a future where our dogs are free from cancer. If you would like to help us beat cancer in dogs and support Dr Mallon’s work, please visit our website where you can learn more about how to get involved and the difference you can make. Alternatively, you can pick up some information about The Kennel Club Charitable Trust while you’re at Crufts on The Kennel Club Stand in Hall 3. kennelclubcharitabletrust.org

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The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is currently funding a major research project into canine bone cancers.

For the love of dogs

Steeped in tradition, but with a keen eye on the future, BASC’s gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts span generations and play host to an annual celebration of all things working gundog. BASC’s gamekeeping and working dog advisor Ged Hunston explains more.

Iam not certain many of the general public or indeed those attending would be aware that Crufts, the world’s largest dog show, has a long association with gamekeepers and their working gundogs stretching back well over 100 years. While these classes have developed over the years, the presence of gamekeepers, and now wider working gundog owners, continues to be a key and integral part of gundog day at Crufts, not least with the top gamekeepers’ dogs going forward to a grand final in the main arena for the Northesk Memorial Trophy.

The first dedicated gamekeeper classes were held in 1915 and these classes, and Crufts, became a fixture in the gamekeeper’s calendar. Coming at the end of the shooting season, it was a place where those seeking new jobs and those looking to engage ’keepers would meet. For many years the rings were organised by the Gamekeepers’ Association of the United Kingdom, which used to hold its AGM at the show.

In 1975, the Gamekeepers’ Association became a part of BASC’s predecessor

WAGBI, and BASC took on organising the gamekeeper rings in 1990 when asked to do so by The Kennel Club.

Now, as well as the classes solely for gamekeepers, which remain a key element, there are classes for owners of working gundogs, teams from different shoots and estates and young handlers, running over three busy rings on gundog day. However, one thing that all these dogs have in common is that they all must be genuine working gundogs in order to compete.

So, while it is no longer the place where keepers routinely go to find new positions, it is a showcase for the shooting community where we can engage with the public by displaying our dogs to them, and for some at the show it will be the only time that they have ever met a gamekeeper or seen an actual working dog of a particular breed.

For many of us with working dogs, even those who may have competed in other events such as working tests or field trials, the thought of showing our dogs at any show, let alone the world’s largest, can be

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daunting. However, everyone taking part in these classes can be assured of a warm welcome, whether it is their first time or they are a regular competitor – some of whom have been attending for well over 20 years. One key difference between our classes and others is that dogs do not have to qualify for entry in a breed class before taking part, but there is the essential requirement that they must be genuine working gundogs. This approach is carried through into selection and choice of judges for the classes. Not only are they conversant with different breeds and standards, they are also all experienced gundog owners who work their dogs in the field.

Our classes are separated into three rings, one for gundogs owned by bona fide gamekeepers, and two others for working gundogs and bitches. During the day there are also specific classes for young handlers and teams. Alongside the judges are the BASC team, who work with others at Crufts to help participants and visitors alike to have a rewarding day.

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Daisy and super Nova

Seven-year-old Daisy Upton stole the show, as well as the hearts of the nation, when she took part in BASC’s Young Handler’s class at Crufts 2023.

Daisy was interviewed for TV by More4 before she entered the ring and her mum, Chloe, explained to presenter Radzi Chinyanganya how Daisy had been treated for neuroblastoma – a type of cancer that Daisy refers to as a ‘monster’ in her tummy – when she was six months old, spending nine months in hospital.

The ‘monster’ has left Daisy with long-term health issues but she was determined to take part to prove that, despite her disabilities, she can achieve her dreams.

Admitting to Radzi that she was nervous, Daisy introduced him to her dog Nova. When he asked to perform at Crufts with her, Daisy gleefully told him he needed to have a dog to do so and he couldn’t borrow Nova as she was busy.

Daisy showed off her skills in front of a huge crowd and Chloe did the same with Nova’s brother, Rory. Since Crufts 2023, and with her sights set on this year’s show, Daisy’s handling has gone from strength to strength. Last summer she took part in two working tests, coming second in one and achieving a commendation in the other.

Daisy said: “I got into gundogs because my Mummy does gundog work with her dogs. Mummy said she was going to Crufts and I said I wanted a go too. I asked to use Nova as she’s smaller and calmer than Rory.

“I enjoyed the challenge of showing Nova at Crufts and talking to other kids. We didn’t win last year, but I made sure to tell everyone else well done.”

International Junior Handler

Youngsters from around the world will be showing their skills and expertise to bring out the best performance in a dog they have never met before.

The Joe Cartledge Memorial International Junior Handling Final will once again take centre stage in the Resorts World Arena at Crufts on Friday 8 March. The final is the peak of any junior handler’s career with the competitors, aged between 10 and 18, travelling from all around the world with the hopes of winning the prestigious title.

Last year, the final was renamed to pay homage to the late Joe Cartledge, who was the brainchild behind junior handling classes in the 1970s. His wife, Liz Cartledge, has continued his incredible work of encouraging the younger generation with the formation of the Junior Handling Association (UK), which 50 years later is still attracting new and experienced juniors. Liz continues to be at the helm of the organisation and is supported by 1998 UK Junior Handler of the Year winner Marina White and 2018 winner Min Witheyman.

The finalists have been selected by their country’s Kennel Club or are winners of their national finals. Prior to Crufts, the handlers are requested to pick up to three choices of breed to handle and each competitor will meet their selected dog on the morning of the final. The handlers will be required to use their skills and expertise to bring out the best performance in the dog, who they have never met before. Part one of the final takes place in the main arena from 8.30-10.00 followed by the final awards taking place in part two at 18.20.

Winning the final in 2023, judged by Geoff Corish, was 17-year-old Iñigo Espila Gaya, who represented Spain and handled a Jack Russell Terrier called Wilson. Iñigo said winning the title was very emotional and exciting: “I was pretty nervous about entering the ring. When I was chosen as the winner, in the first few seconds, I couldn’t believe it, it felt like a dream come true.

I thought about my family and friends who were there watching, as well as those who stayed at home. Also, a very important person came to my mind, Alberto Velasco. I am sure he is very proud wherever he is.” Iñigo lives in Olite, a small town in Navarra in northern Spain and started his college studies in September 2023, hoping to complete a degree in industrial engineering.

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He said his life within the dog show world changed following the win at Crufts.

“I’m still an 18-year-old normal guy who goes to college, just like all my friends. However, in the dog show world, I was awarded the gold insignia of the Spanish Kennel Club and recognised as a junior handling judge, so had the pleasure of judging in Split and Bologna in 2023. I spent

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the summer of 2023 at Javier González Mendikote’s and Ante Lucin’s kennel. Also, I have been attending dog shows last year in Spain with my parents and our dogs.”

So what is his advice to this year’s finalists? Iñigo said: “Be as natural as you can and truly enjoy the moment, as it will undoubtedly become one of your best memories.”

The honour of judging this year’s final goes to Rony Doedijns from the Netherlands. Rony has been involved in the dog world for 40 years. When he was 15 years old, he purchased his first pedigree dog, a Finnish Spitz male puppy bred in Holland, and started exhibiting.

Over the years he imported several Finnish Spitz from Finland and started breeding and has owned or bred several Dutch and International champions, FCI European champions and FCI world champions in the breed.

He has judged best in show and all FCI groups at international level in the Netherlands and abroad, including judging BIS at the World Dog Show in Amsterdam in 2018. Rony is also well known for commentating in the main ring at prestigious dog shows across Europe. Most importantly, Rony has judged junior competitions around the world, including judging the Dutch Junior Handling final in 2013. He said: “I still remember the good vibe in the ring and the great sportsmanship between the competitors. The winner of the competition that year was very successful afterwards.”

Rony is keen to highlight the importance of the young people in the dog showing community. He said: “The future of our sport, hobby and passion is in the hands of the young generation. We need to get much more young people involved in our hobby as breeders, handlers, organisers and volunteers. Junior handlers show the general public, who are interested in dogs, the passion and the connection between dogs and human beings.”

As a handler himself, Rony respects this special bond between a dog and a junior handler. He said: “For me, a great handler shows respect to the dog they are presenting and getting the best out of the dog. It’s not about showing yourself but giving the dog confidence and the freedom of presenting and showing to its best.”

So what advice does this year’s judge have for the finalists? Rony said: “Be yourself and act and compete as you do regularly. It’s great for all participants but also for me as a judge to be part of the biggest dog show

in the world. We will show the audience around the ring and the viewers around the world online the great connection and interaction that is possible between handlers and their dogs. The natural and breed typical presentation is very important for me in this competition. I’ll be looking for handlers to move the dogs at the correct speed and being connected to their dog, showing happiness and pleasure.”

Be as natural as you can and truly enjoy the moment, as it will undoubtedly become one of your best memories

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Young Kennel Club

Members of the YKC enjoy taking part in activities and competitions with their dogs, plus the chance to make lifelong friendships.

If you know a youngster who has a passion for dogs, the Young Kennel Club (YKC) could be the perfect club for them! Open to anyone between the ages of 6 and 24, the YKC helps to educate young people in the care and training of dogs and compete against members of a similar age while promoting fun and friendship. Over the four days of Crufts, many YKC members will be showcasing the skills they have developed across a variety of disciplines, including

breed stakes, handling, agility, heelwork to music, obedience and dog grooming, all in the dedicated YKC ring in Hall 3.

What can you do if you become a member?

Training

Becoming a member of the Young Kennel Club includes exclusive access to training

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One of the highlights of the YKC calendar is the Summer Camp in August. There’s no better holiday for you and your dog

sessions with some of the top trainers in the UK. YKC dog activity days and weekends take place throughout the year and not only allow members to learn new skills alongside their dog, but also to meet new friends and keep active.

YKC Summer Camp

In addition to the training days and weekends, one of the highlights of the YKC calendar is the Summer Camp in August. There’s no better holiday to take with your dog – as well as family and friends – where you can take part in various dog disciplines, including agility, handling, heelwork to music, hoopers and obedience. Not only that, but there are plenty of evening social events and fun throughout the day that will no doubt help you form lifelong friendships as a result.

Volunteering

There’s a huge range of volunteering opportunities available to Young Kennel

Club members, which will not only help you learn skills for life and expand your CV, but can help to boost your self-esteem and increase your confidence.

The rewards of volunteering are immense, as you will have the joy of knowing you are making a positive difference to the dogs and young handlers you support, while at the same time promoting the club at events and gaining invaluable experience and skills.

Competing to get to Crufts

Of course, this is what the next four days are all about – competing and having fun with your dog! Throughout the year, dog shows all over the country hold YKC heats in a host of disciplines where YKC members can attend in order to compete and try to get to the Crufts finals. There are plenty of different disciplines to get involved in: handling, breed stakes, agility, jumping, obedience, dog grooming, heelwork to music – and they are all here at Crufts to watch in the YKC ring.

To find out more about Young Kennel Club membership, visit the YKC ring at the show in Hall 3, which has competitions taking place over all four days.

More information can be found by visiting ykc.org.uk

Young Person of the Year Award

Our annual award is the  chance to celebrate young people who are transforming the lives of others.

We are looking to recognise young people going above and beyond or overcoming huge challenges to demonstrate their love of dogs and encourage others to become a part the dog world. They could be giving up their time to mentor other young people, training dogs, fundraising or campaigning. Whatever they are doing, they have one thing in common – a desire to make a difference and improve the lives of dogs.

Izzy King, aged 17, from Maidstone, Kent, won the 2023 award at Crufts last year. Izzy was diagnosed with a vascular malformation tumour in 2020, for which she is still undergoing treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Not only affecting her physical health, the diagnosis had a huge impact on her mental health, and also resulted in her missing 60 per cent of school time. Despite all these setbacks, Izzy passed all of her GCSEs and is currently studying A levels, with the ultimate career goal of opening her own canine photography studio.

Izzy has been helped through her illness by MIND, and in 2021, she ran an online dog show, raising £2,100 for the charity to say thank you.

This year’s winner will be crowned in the YKC ring on Sunday at 11.15am.

Membership offers

YKC membership includes free tickets to Crufts, plus members’ magazine, Fetch, which is packed with information, members’ articles and fun competitions.

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What are Working Trials?

Working trials challenge you and your dog – that’s what makes them such a great activity.

Do you love the outdoors? Does your dog love to use its nose? Is it smart enough to learn some obedience and agility, along with tracking and searching? Working trials present a variety of challenges and, as they involve all the dog’s natural behaviours, they must be one of the most satisfying and fun activities for them to participate in.

The various exercises in working trials were originally based on police dog training, with German Shepherd owners starting the tests as a means for assessing the quality of their dogs for breeding. Nowadays, any type of dog can take part if they are fit and healthy. Both purebred and mixed-breed dogs can compete on an equal footing. Participating breeds over the years have included Cocker Spaniels, Boxers, Poodles and Papillons, among many more.

Dogs need to be over 18 months of age to compete but can participate in Special Stakes from six months old.

There are several levels (stakes) to work through: CD – Companion Dog; UD – Utility Dog; WD – Working Dog; TD – Tracking Dog; and the option of PD – Patrol Dog.

There are three main sections to Working Trials:

Nosework

Tracking is a fun and engaging way for dogs to use their superb sense of smell. A track is a disturbance of ground and tracking refers to a dog’s ability to detect, recognise and follow a specific scent.

In WT tracking, the dog must follow where a person (tracklayer) has walked previously. After putting in a pole to mark the start of the track, the tracklayer will walk the required pattern (designed by the judge), turning as necessary and placing articles on the track. Articles are

small objects that range in size depending on the level of difficulty, e.g. spoon, small piece of carpet or clothes peg.

After the required time has elapsed, the handler and dog will approach the pole and, with no knowledge of the pattern, will proceed to follow the track finding articles along the way. The dog will be marked on how accurate they are. Tracks are around half a mile long and have corners and angles, not just a straight line. Tracking may be on grass, heather, stubble, wheat or any other crop.

Dogs are also trained to search for, locate and retrieve articles for the handler from a designated area (Search Square).

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Control

This section should demonstrate the bond between dog and handler and their ability to work as a team. The exercises include heelwork, retrieve a dumbbell, sit stay, recall, down stay, sendaway and speak.

Agility

There are three elements to this section.

A Clear Jump (3ft), Long Jump (8ft) and Scale (5ft 6). Smaller dogs have the heights/lengths adjusted in the lower stakes.

Patrol (optional)

Once your dog has qualified at WDex level, you can enter the PD stake, which includes

a series of exercises based on police dog work – the work and training in this stake is always conducted using fun and play.

Qualification at an Open Trial entitles the competitor to enter a Championship Trial where, on completion of a successful test, an owner can add the letters of each stake to the dog’s name, e.g. Our Lad Rover CDex. Challenge Certificates (or ‘tickets’) are won in the top stakes, and with two wins, the title of Working Trial Champion, e.g. WT.CH Our Lad Rover CDex, UDex, WDex, TDex / PDex. Because of the way that dogs progress through the stakes at their own pace without having to beat competitors, the atmosphere at trials stays friendly, with handlers

genuinely wishing each other well and sharing successes and disappointments.

The working trial and bloodhound trial regulations are available online on The Kennel Club website.

Visit WT websites, including WT Info and Dog Sports UK, alongside thekennelclub. org.uk/events-and-activities/working-trials/ or email workingtrials@thekennelclub.org.uk to find all you need to know about getting started in working trials and entering!

Come along to The Kennel Club Activities Stand to meet the fabulous Crufts WT demo team, where you can ask any questions and watch their dogs work.

We’d love to see you!

To find out more about working trials, head to the Dog Activities ring and stand in Hall 3

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Good Citizen Dog Training scheme

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training scheme is the UK’s largest pet dog training award scheme of its kind.

Established in 1992, the scheme promotes everyday life skills for dogs and responsible dog ownership education. There are 1,700 dog training clubs that participate and promote the scheme’s four award levels – puppy foundation, bronze, silver, gold – throughout the UK. Over 850,000 owners and dogs have passed the bronze test and received a certificate.

We are delighted that once again the scheme has its own ring in Hall 3, which features displays, competitions, games and education. You can find information and advice on how to start training your dog, how to take part in the scheme and where your local training class can be found. If you are a dog trainer, our team can also give you advice on how to become involved in the scheme.

On each day of the show, dogs and handlers from training clubs across the UK will be taking part in the displays. The Puppy Foundation award display will see puppies of 6-9 months old showing how easy it is to get started. Older dogs will be taking their bronze award test in a live session each afternoon. The silver and gold displays will demonstrate a higher level of achievement and demonstrate how dogs can be trained to

go to their beds, conduct an emergency stop and walk off-lead with multiple distractions.

The ring programme is packed with lots of fun displays and a whole variety of dogs. From those just starting to the more experienced dog training techniques, the ring programme will demonstrate all levels of training.

Don’t miss our special fun competitions each day, such as ‘Tunnel of Temptation’ where dogs race each other through tunnels of tempting treats and toys, and ‘On the Money’ where dogs can use their training skills to win cash by stopping on command!

The Good Citizen Dog Training scheme ring is always popular and includes a wide variety of training concepts. This year the ring will be supported by displays of canicross, competitive obedience, heelwork to music, hoopers, scent training and treibball. We also have exciting displays from the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team, Medical Detection Dogs, West Midlands Police and Therapy Dogs Nationwide.

On Saturday 9 March from 8.45 to 12.30, we will be hosting the grand final of the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes (SPBOS) and announcing the winners of the scheme’s annual awards to recognise the achievements of clubs and individuals who support the scheme. On Sunday 10 March, there will also be an SPBOS final for Young Kennel Club members from 9.00 to 11.30.

On the Good Citizen Dog Training scheme stand adjacent to the ring, there will be a team of experienced dog trainers who can help you with your dog training questions and find a local class for you.

The scheme also has its own display team of 24 dogs and handlers who will be appearing in the Resorts World Arena on Saturday 9 March at 10am and Sunday 10 March at 10.10am

Top 5 training tips

1. Be consistent: Reward the things you want; stop the things you don’t want.

2. New beginnings: Expose your dog gently to new sights, sounds, noises at a distance so that they can cope. Reward your dog for remaining unfazed.

3. Rewards must be rewarding: Ensure your dog’s rewards are what they would consider ‘rewarding’. Offering bland treats may not be enough for them.

4. Keep your dog safe: In open spaces, keep your dog on a lead or long line if their recall isn’t immediate. Step in to stop your dog being ambushed by people or dogs. Reassure your dog when they seem anxious.

5. House rules: Think about how you want your dog to behave in your home, i.e. not getting on the furniture, not going upstairs. Make it clear they will be rewarded for the right choice, but there are non-abusive consequences for the wrong choices. Positive reinforcement only should be used.

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Obedience and Rally at Crufts 2024

Once again in Hall 5 there is an arena dedicated to obedience, rally and related activities where there are competitions running all day from Thursday morning through to Sunday afternoon. The seats are mostly free, so you can pop in for as long as you wish. Why not spend some time there as part of your visit to Crufts?

Obedience is an essential aspect of all dog activities – agility, flyball, heelwork to music – and even show dogs must learn basic obedience in order to be handled in the ring.

The teams that qualify for each competition take great pride in decorating their benches with good luck cards received from their friends and admirers, along with all sorts of gifts, such as fluffy toys, etc.

Each day begins with a parade of all those competing on that day. Each of the teams in the Inter-Regional Rally and InterRegional Obedience events have chosen a piece of music for their parade around the ring, giving them a stamp of individuality. On Saturday and Sunday, we learn a little about each of the qualifiers as they parade.

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Thursday 7 March

Inter-Regional Rally

Rally is fun, and no matter what level you and your dog may be at, it’s easy to get involved and to start training and competing.

Rally involves you and your dog working as a team to navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform; think of it as a sort of ‘obedience exercise obstacle course’.

The course is set by the judge. There is no pause between exercises – handler and dog work briskly through the course without direction from the judge. You are encouraged to talk to and praise your dog during the performance. Any dog can get involved; your dog does not have to be a pedigree dog to take part, but if you want to compete it must be registered with The Kennel Club on either the Breed or Activity Register.

The judge this year is Elaine Miller, a very experienced judge and competitor. Elaine has stepped down from her role as Scotland Rally Team Manager in order to undertake this appointment.

Obreedience

While the Rally event breaks for lunch, we again switch to the ever-popular Obreedience!

In this competition, teams of single breeds compete in a test designed to show that not only traditional working dogs can compete in obedience. Qualifying heats are held throughout the year at different shows. Why not come along and cheer on your favourite breed? Overseeing proceedings will be our judge, Shelagh Page, a very experienced and popular obedience judge and competitor.

The Rally competition concludes after this event.

Friday 8 March Inter-Regional Obedience

On Friday we have the Inter-Regional Obedience Competition. Dogs are chosen from each of seven areas in the UK to compete against each other in this team event. The numbers of each breed are restricted, which means that a good variety of different breeds are always on show. Each team consists of dogs from different levels of ability and qualification, from Beginners, through Novice, Class A and Class B, to Class C. This year’s judge is Ellen Herries. Ellen is a long-time supporter of this event, both as a competitor and Assistant Team Manager for Scotland.

Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 March Obedience Championships

At the weekend we have two days of top-level competition. Saturday is the turn of the dogs and Sunday the bitches.

The Obedience Championships are the highlight of the UK Obedience year, when the best of UK Obedience dogs and their handlers compete for the title of Crufts Obedience Champion. Each dog competing has won at least one Championship class within the past year. The title of Obedience Champion can be claimed by any dog that has won Championship Class C on three occasions under three different judges. Throughout the year, there are normally 46 Championship shows around the UK that host qualifying classes for the Crufts Obedience Championships. This year 21 dogs and 18 bitches have qualified for the Championships. The judge this year is Rob Bint, a very experienced judge and competitor.

In the Main Arena on Saturday evening, the winning dog and the runner-up will give a demonstration of Competitive Obedience, which is always well received by the thousands of people in the audience.

So, with a full programme of events covering all abilities and levels of competition throughout the four days of Crufts, why not come along and be inspired to train your own dog – you may be surprised at how much fun it can be and how many like-minded new friends you can make. There is a training club in your area and details can be found at thekennelclub.org.uk – just follow the activities links to Rally and Obedience.

Also, throughout the weekend there will be information stands by the Arena in Hall 5, manned by knowledgeable obedience and rally people who will be delighted to answer all your questions and provide you with lots of information.

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Golden years

You can watch some of the best dogs and handlers in the world compete in agility at Crufts!

by Jill Spurr

The agility at Crufts is always quite a spectacle, with the best of the best trying their hardest for the most prestigious win: Crufts Championship. Each dog entered has already won an Agility Challenge Certificate in the previous year, meaning that the dog and handler teams you will see are the best in the country.

And some of those handlers have proved themselves not just the best of British, but the best in the world.

Agility Team GB rewrote the record books in 2023, winning the most medals ever across three international competitions: Junior Open World Agility Championship, the European Open and the Agility World Championships – and topping the medal

tables at each one! It was 23 in ’23 – the team came home with no less than 23 medals altogether, nine of which were gold.

The world competitions are governed by the Kennel Club’s international partner, Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). Each competition offers an individual and a team competition (four dogs and handlers) at each height – small, medium, intermediate and large. The juniors have a further classification by age group.

Each partnership completes an agility round and a jumping round (with no contact equipment in), with the results from both classes added together to determine the best overall result. This means that handlers must aim for consistency across the two

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classes for a better chance to do well. A mistake can cost dearly.

Last year was the first time FCI offered an Intermediate height category, so there was history to be written. Only pedigree dogs are eligible for the Agility World Championships, while any registered dog can represent its country in the Junior OWC and European Open.

Three Junior World Champions

The year of success got off to a flying – if rather damp – start with YKC Team GB, who hosted the Junior Open World Championships at Southam in July. It was the first time the competition has been held in Britain and was attended by 363 dogs and their handlers from all over the world.

Despite the torrential rain, spirits were high and the camaraderie was strong, and YKC Team GB were rewarded by winning

12 medals, putting them at the top of the medal table.

Our young world champions are:

● 10-year-old Isabella Taylor and her English Springer Spaniel, Twiglet, from Daventry, Northamptonshire (Under 12 Intermediate Individual);

● 17-year-old Dylan Osborne and his Cocker Spaniel, Jelly, from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire (Under 19 Small Individual);

● 15-year-old Mia Steedman and her Border Collie, Rosie, from Brigg, Lincolnshire (Under 19 Intermediate Individual). The juniors also claimed team golds for Medium and Large dogs, as well as a further five silver medals and two bronze.

European Open success

Just a few days after the junior team’s triumph, Agility Team GB management were on their way to the European Open in Hoersholm, Denmark, held

over three days in July. There, the 28 partnerships in Team GB won a total of six medals, which is the most the team has brought home from the championships in their history.

There were gold medals for:

● Martin Reid, from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, with his Shetland Sheepdog Get It With Eager To Work (Selfie) in the Small Individual competition

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Each dog entered has already won an Agility Challenge Certificate, meaning that the dog and handler teams you see are the best in the country

● Dalton Meredith, from Yatton, Somerset, with his Border Collie Fandabidozi Eclipse Of Dust (Clippy) in the Intermediate Individual competition.

There was also a silver for the Large team, bronze for the Medium team and two individual bronze medals.

World Champions

The final outing for Agility Team GB left them with quite the challenge following the two previous teams’ record successes – so the question was, would the Worlds team maintain a year of exceptional results? Of course they did!

The competition took place in Liberec, Czech Republic, at the beginning of October, and was the first World Championships to include the FCI’s new Intermediate category.

Judges over the four days competition were Alex Beitl (Germany), Anders Virtanen (Finland), Karel Havlíček and Petra Vyplelová (both Czechia), and they set challenging courses that tested the independence and obstacle discrimination of the dogs. There were 43 teams competing from places as far afield as South Korea, Colombia, China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and Monaco.

Things got off to a nerve-jangling start when Naarah Cuddy’s dog, Ag Ch Lilhaze Dark Pleasure, Lemon, slipped badly in the weaves during her Large Team Jumping run

and appeared to bounce off the last pole.

Naarah carried Lemon out of the ring and rested her the following day, but fortunately she was fit to run again by the Saturday.

Despite the pressure, British handlers attacked the courses and ended the weekend topping the medal table once more, winning five medals (two gold, two silver and one bronze) and making it the most successful result at the Championships in the team’s history – and the most successful year ever for Agility Team GB.

Dalton Meredith and Clippy once again claimed the individual Intermediate gold, making agility history as the first ever Intermediate World Champions. The victory was all the more impressive considering they had brought home the gold in the same category at the

Despite the pressure, British handlers attacked the courses and ended the weekend topping the medal table once more, winning five medals

European Opens. Naarah and Lemon made a triumphant return to the ring in the Large Individual, achieving silver.

The team of 22 partnerships also claimed gold for the Medium Team, individual silver in Medium and bronze for the Intermediate team.

Did you know?

YKC Team GB Coach Anthony Clark won a Junior World Championship gold in 2007.

Agility Team GB is managed by Greg Derrett, himself no stranger to the Crufts carpet or indeed the international stage.

After his appointment three years ago, he spoke of his

aims for the team. He said he wanted to win Large Individual Gold, as GB has never won that… He’s had to settle for Large Individual silver and the inaugural Intermediate Gold, so that’s close enough.

He wanted to put the smalls and mediums back on the podium – two medals in Medium and a creditable 5th for the Small team at the World Championships.

And he said: “I’d like people to feel proud of Team GB again. That would make me feel good.”

Mission accomplished, Greg.

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Visit us on the stand in Hall 3 to use our personalised calculator to find out what your dog’s unique carbon pawprint is, discover ways to reduce it, and even offset their impact! And they could be in for a treat…

every dog who has their carbon pawprint calculated will be entered into a draw to win a fantastic sustainable hamper, full of toys and treats!

If you’re looking to be inspired by some of the best in the business, we’ll be hosting some incredible celebrity canines on our stand in the form of the Stunt Dogs. Making two appearances each day of the show, these A-List four-legged actors will be showing off some of the skills and tricks that make them the household names of stage and screen.

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Resorts World Arena times

Thursday

UK Heelwork to Music Finals

10:30 am

Friday

UK Freestyle Finals

11:55 am

Saturday

International Freestyle Competition

11:50 am

The honour to compete at Crufts is a hard battle for heelwork to music competitors, requiring them to attend qualifying heats at premier heelwork to music competitions throughout the year. Last year saw 11 premier heelwork to music competitions where one dog and handler team from each division gain a place at the Crufts semi-finals in January. The top ten dogs from each division go on to compete at Crufts.

Only advanced dogs competing in heelwork to music and/or freestyle classes can compete at Crufts.

Each competition is judged by three judges: this years’ Crufts Judges are Kristine Hodgson (Head Judge), Jan Debnam and Brigitte van Gestel, our international judge from The Netherlands.

They will mark each routine under three sections; Content and Flow; Accuracy and Team Performance and Musical Interpretation. Each section holds up to ten marks. Judges will assess each routine against all three sections and ensure no moves are performed that may be considered detrimental to a dogs’ confirmation and welfare. Each judge can deduct up to four points from a dog for making excessive noise and/or barking.

Each judge submits their individual scores, which are transferred into a computer system to obtain the handler’s overall score. The dog and handler team with the highest overall score will win the competition.

Heelwork to music

We have three competitions in the Resorts World Arena at Crufts. Thursday sees the UK’s Heelwork to Music competition, Friday is the Freestyle competition and on Saturday the UK’s winner of the Freestyle competition will perform against 11 other countries from around the world in the International Freestyle competition.

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Judging criteria for content and flow

The programme content conforms to the definitions for heelwork to music or freestyle and should be varied with no excessive repetition of movement and content being appropriate to the routine.

All movement should be appropriate to the structure and conformation of the dog.

The content should flow naturally and be formulated in order to create an interesting routine that makes good use of the ring.

Degree of difficulty of movements should be taken.

Judging criteria for accuracy and team performance

In this section, the following four criteria must be used to evaluate competitors’ scores:

Movements from the team including heelwork should be accurately and smoothly executed.

The dog should work in a natural, willing and committed manner.

The dog should respond promptly and appropriately to cues given. Signals from the handler should be subtle and form part of the handler’s movement.

The dog and handler should work as a team, presenting a captivating performance for the audience and judges, giving an overall appearance of harmony between dog and handler.

Judging criteria for musical interpretation

In this section, the following four criteria must be used to evaluate competitors’ scores:

Interpretation of the rhythm, phrasing and timing of the music should be apparent; the choice of music should suit the team.

Choreography should be apparent with the story or theme being inspired by the music. The choice of moves by both handler and dog should be well represented by the chosen music.

Judges will be assessing each routine against all three sections and ensuring no moves are detrimental to a dog’s welfare

Puppy love… a guide to finding a four-legged friend

There’s a lot to consider if you’re thinking about getting a dog – from finding out if you’re ready for a puppy and which breed might suit your lifestyle, to researching a responsible breeder and dog training.

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Follow your nose through our essential guide to finding and caring for a happy and healthy canine companion, bringing with it a lifetime of happiness, fun and a new best friend!

Are you ready?

The first thing to consider is whether you’re genuinely ready for a four-legged friend and all the responsibilities of dog ownership. There’s a lot to think about, from time, commitment and finances to lifestyle and family changes in the future. Here are some questions to think through as your first step:

● If your life is already busy, will you have the time to exercise, bathe, groom, feed, train and care for your dog? Dogs are time intensive and require a lot of attention, play, devotion and training, especially while they’re young.

● Do you have the time to give a dog all the care and attention they need? Think about both the short and the long-term

responsibilities – your small puppy will become an adult dog – and consider your work and life commitments and how these might change over time.

● Does having a dog genuinely suit your lifestyle, including how it might change in the future? For example, have you considered the full costs of having a dog across its whole life and being able to cover any eventualities, like trips to the vets? Are you often away from home – have you considered how a dog will fit in with your life?

● Are you active and mobile to provide enough exercise and mental stimulation every day, all year round, for your dog’s life? Dogs need to be walked and interacted with every day, come rain or shine.

● Have you got plans to grow your family or move elsewhere? The size of your home and your future life plans can determine which dog might be most suitable for you.

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Meeting your match

If you’ve considered all the elements of dog ownership and think you’re ready for a canine companion, it’s really important to do your research to make sure you find the best match for you, your family and your lifestyle. There are well over 200 breeds of dog in the UK, and plenty more crossbreeds and rescue dogs of all shapes and sizes, and each one is different. Be very honest with yourself when it comes to considering what you can give a dog in terms of time, exercise, training and grooming. Also think about how much noise you are prepared to put up with, how much shedding, how affectionate you want a dog to be, and whether the breed is child- and pet-friendly. Some dogs are very high maintenance indeed and will need a good two to three hours a day – every single day – of exercise, plus training, to keep them healthy and happy. Others will be fine with just a couple of short walks a day, although they will still need the same amount of your

company. The secret to finding the right dog for you is to match what you can give to what each breed needs.

For example, city dwellers in a smaller flat, looking for a dog with moderate exercise needs, could consider a Bichon Frise, while those after a bundle of energy that will give exercise fanatics an excuse to get lots of fresh air may prefer a Hungarian Vizsla. For those looking for their first family dog, there are breeds particularly well suited to living alongside children that tend to be patient enough to handle a child’s energy and curiosity, strong enough to handle the way they play, yet gentle, with affectionate personalities.

Try to learn as much as you can about breeds you’re interested in – both their good traits and possible downsides. Do your research and speak to breed experts or people you know who own the breed you’re interested in. Visiting the Discover Dogs area in Hall 3 at Crufts is a great place to start!

Finding a good breeder

Finding a responsible breeder is all about doing your research and knowing what to look for. Choosing the right breeder is absolutely vital, as they are responsible for giving your new four-legged family member the best start to life. When looking for a reputable breeder, a good place to start is asking friends, family, breed clubs, training clubs or your local vet to see if they have any recommendations.

The Kennel Club Assured Breeder scheme is another way to find a well-bred and adjusted puppy. Breeders on the scheme are regularly inspected to ensure they adhere to certain high standards, and it’s the only UK-wide organisation accredited by UKAS to certify dog breeders. If searching for a puppy, an Assured Breeders badge will appear on The Kennel Club’s online  Find a Puppy  tool, with the scheme logo next to their name.

All good breeders will be able to answer your questions thoroughly and informatively, and you should expect to be asked lots of questions too – it shows they care that their puppy is going to a good home. Responsible breeders will also perform relevant health testing and screening before breeding to increase the chances of producing healthy, happy puppies.

Ensure you:

● Always see the puppy with its mum and in its home environment, more than once.

● Are provided with paperwork, including relevant health test results for the puppy’s parents, a contract of sale, information about vaccinations and microchip details.

● Are prepared to be put on a waiting list – and remember that a healthy, happy puppy is worth waiting for.

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Becoming a dog owner

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Rogue breeding red flags

Be wary that while there are lots of fantastic, passionate dog breeders out there, there are also individuals who put profit before health and welfare.

Puppy farmers are clever, and via the internet, can disguise horrific breeding conditions, often selling poorly puppies to unsuspecting new owners, who don’t know the true background of the pups and go on to pay the price in vet bills and heartache.

The only way you can spot rogue breeders is by being aware of what to look out for and taking your time. The Kennel Club’s Be Puppywise campaign shows around one in four puppy buyers spend fewer than two hours doing their research – this leaves them vulnerable to scams and unlikely to spot the signs of an unscrupulous breeder.

It’s vital to know the tricks of the trade. So before you commit to a pup, ensure that you’re absolutely convinced that you’re dealing with a responsible breeder. Look out for:

● Breeders who won’t let you see or meet the puppy, its mum and littermates.

● Sellers who won’t show you where the puppy has been bred and raised or ask you to pick up the puppy from a neutral location. This can enable unscrupulous traders to hide horrific conditions.

● Adverts on multiple sites or signs that the breeder is trying to make a quick sale.

● The breeder not being interested in you or asking any questions about your own knowledge or situation – and equally, if the seller has limited or superficial knowledge about the breed they’re selling.

The secret to finding the right dog for you is to match what you can give to what each breed needs

There is more to a dog than its colour

Not all puppy-buying decisions are well researched, with impulse buying driven by ‘fashion’ not unusual. The novel, the rare, the fashionable – all of these can be a great driving force for an impulse buyer and have created a very commercial market for dogs of ‘new’ colours.

Making a dog’s colour a priority can mean more important factors – like health and temperament –have been forgotten or overlooked, by both potential owners and unscrupulous breeders cashing in on the trend. For any dog, exaggerated and extreme features must be avoided. For example, there is no such thing as a ‘teacup’ Chihuahua or Yorkshire Terrier – it’s just a term invented to sound appealing. This is the same with the craze for ‘new’ colours, often inaccurately described as ‘rare’. It’s important that any potential puppy buyer remembers that there is more to a dog than its colour and to be aware of the advertisement of ‘rare’ colours being used as a marketing tool. Every breed of pedigree dog has a list of ideal colours described in their Kennel Club breed standard (a description and guide to what a breed looks and acts like – you can find these on The Kennel Club website), so puppy buyers aren’t dictated by fashions and fads for specific colours or other aspects that may detract from a dog’s health or welfare, which is far more important.

Your puppy plan

After doing your research and finding the right breeder, you are well on the way to providing your puppy with the best start to life. So what next? How can you best care for your puppy once it’s home, and for the rest of its life?

When you come to bring your new best friend home, make sure you are well prepared and remember that these formative months, when they learn and absorb their surroundings, are crucial to building confidence, developing relationships and forming positive associations. The Kennel Club website has advice, guides and practical tips for when you first bring your puppy home, suggestions on how to ‘puppy proof’ so they are safe and happy, advice on settling them in, and socialisation guidance for when you start to introduce them to new experiences.

You’ll also need to think about training. This will build your bond and be fun for you both, as well as providing vital socialisation for

Training builds your bond and is fun for you both, as well as providing socialisation for your puppy

your puppy. Finding a good and responsible trainer or training class is very important.

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme is a good place to start – you can find a local club on The Kennel Club website, or head over to the Good Citizen Dog Scheme ring located in Hall 3 while you’re here at Crufts.

Some other pointers to incorporate into a puppy plan might include:

● Making sure you establish a routine with feeding, walking, sleeping and training.

● Creating daily socialisation opportunities, including taking time to introduce your puppy to new sounds, spaces, experiences and environments.

● Booking vaccinations, vet and grooming

appointments – and ensuring these first experiences are positive.

● Noting past and upcoming dates for booster vaccinations, worming, flea and tick treatments.

● Keeping on top of doggy ‘life admin’ –this includes buying essentials for your dog, arranging insurance and updating any lifestyle changes, checking microchip details, and keeping up with responsible ownership duties – such as where you can and can’t walk your dog.

Dog ownership is rewarding, fun and brings much happiness – and now you’ve done all you can to make sure your puppy is a happy, healthy and perfect new family member, it’s time to enjoy life with your new best friend.

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keeping our pets safe Microchips:

Microchipping your pet and registering them on a microchipping database can be a life-saver for your pet. This is why The Kennel Club runs Petlog, one of the UK’s largest Defra-compliant microchip databases that helps to reunite lost and found pets.

How it works

A microchip is the size of a grain of rice and it takes seconds to insert under the skin at the back of your pet’s neck. It identifies your pet and connects them with your contact details, which are held on a database like Petlog, and enables vets, local authorities and animal charities to reunite lost and found pets if the worst happens.

Should your pet go missing, Petlog’s services include a 24/7 lost and found phone service. One quick scan of the microchip, a phone call, and your pet is back where they belong.

Microchipping and the law

l In England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, it’s a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped and registered with a database.

l It’s illegal for breeders to sell puppies that are not microchipped and registered on a DEFRA-approved database.

l In England, from 10 June 2024, it will be compulsory for pet cats to be microchipped and registered on a database by the time they’re 20 weeks old. Owners could face fines of up to £500 if they don’t comply.

l There’s currently no legal requirement to microchip other pets, but we here at Petlog strongly advise it for all pets.

l Do remember, microchipping can only work if your contact details are correct and up to date on the database.

Emma and Jazz together again thanks to Petlog

Emma Darling, from Powys, Wales, was left heartbroken when her beloved dog, Jazz, disappeared from her family home in April 2022. Emma and her family were determined to find Jazz, and contacted Petlog, who Jazz’s microchip is recorded with, and her vet to alert them.

After eight months, they were finally reunited, thanks to Jazz being identified by her Petlog microchip. Jazz was found over 50 miles from her home and taken to a local vet, who scanned her microchip. It brought up Emma’s contact details, allowing Jazz to return to her rightful home.

Emma said: “The first three months, I trawled missing/stolen dog social media groups and selling sites, and shared the dog lost poster anywhere and everywhere. We were so worried about how she was being treated, whether she was being fed and if she had a dry, warm place.

“I was determined to find Jazz. I couldn’t eat and felt like my head was about to explode every day. Some days, I just cried.

From June 2024, cats will have to be microchipped by law in England. Get ahead of the game and get your cat microchipped now.

My two daughters were so upset – it was heartbreaking. We felt so sad for so long.

“When my phone rang that day, never did I think the vet was going to tell me they had Jazz! It turns out she had been dumped in an ambulance while the crew were tending to a patient. They heard a noise and there was Jazz. We didn’t realise how many dogs go missing or are stolen. Please check that your microchip details are up to date in case the worst happens and to keep your pet safe.”

Further information about microchipping and how to register with Petlog can be found at the main Kennel Club Stand in Hall 3, or on Petlog’s website: petlog.org.uk

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A breed of your own

The Kennel Club recognises over 200 dog breeds in the UK, all of which have distinct yet predictable characteristics, and many of which you will see here today at Crufts. But how did they come about, what makes them different and what are the benefits of this predictability?

There’s an impressive array of 222 distinct breeds recognised by The Kennel Club in the UK, covering every shape, size and personality. These breeds have been bred over generations for a predictable set of characteristics, and it is this predictability that has made certain pedigree dogs so well suited to different jobs and roles in society, from Labradors as guide dogs to Border Collies as sheepdogs. This predictability also means would-be owners can make informed choices when it comes to picking a four-legged family member, too.

Pedigree predictability

Dogs differ significantly not only in their size and exercise needs, but also in their temperament and characteristics. Researching your chosen breed and finding a dog via a responsible breeder means you’re more able to predict its needs in terms of space, exercise and environment, during both its puppyhood and later in life, and make sure this matches with what you can offer. This is a great basis for a happy companionship with any four-legged friend for these reasons: ● Predictability and care – The predictability of pedigree dogs gives a good indication to prospective owners of what sort of character their dog is likely to have, the sort of coat – be it longhaired, short-haired, wire-haired or no hair,

not to mention their size and exercise needs. This gives would-be owners a better chance of understanding a dog’s needs and which breed might be best for them and that they are able to care for. This can’t be predicted in dogs of mixed ancestry, as you generally can’t know the balance of traits a puppy will receive from the different breeds in its lineage.

● Predictability and choice – The predictability of pedigree dogs helps people to choose the right dog for their lifestyle, increasing the chances of a lifelong partnership and minimising the chances of a dog needing rehoming, but it doesn’t come at the expense of choice. There are 222 breeds of pedigree dog within seven distinct groups, from working dogs to toy dogs and everything in between, so there is a breed to suit many different lifestyles.

● Predictability and health – We also know the health predisposition of pedigree dogs, enabling breeders to DNA test the parents for relevant conditions before they are bred from, increasing the chances of healthy puppies. Health testing cannot always be made use of in dogs of mixed ancestry, as it is not known which conditions to test for. If a dog is registered with The Kennel Club, you can see health test results and a whole raft of health-related data about the dog you’re thinking of getting, and its parents, either via our Find a Puppy tool, or Health Test Results finder, online. You can also find out more by visiting The Kennel Club Stand, located in Hall 3, here at Crufts.

The most important thing is that any prospective owner researches which dog might be right for their lifestyle, pedigree or crossbreed – learning about their needs, background and traits before choosing a pup – and finds a responsible breeder or rescue centre. It’s crucial to prioritise health, welfare and temperament. More puppy buying advice can be found on page 68.

Recognising breeds

But how does a breed make it on to a Kennel Club register and become a recognised pedigree? The Kennel Club’s Breed Standards and Stud Book Committee is responsible for recommending the recognition – or not – of a new breed. The committee is made up of experts from each of the seven breed groups and a specialist vet. There are rigorous health checks to

Dogs with jobs

Today, our pets are mostly around for companionship, walks and cuddles, but when several popular breeds were established many years ago, they were bred with specific traits to make them suitable and good at a job, like hunting various animals, herding livestock, guarding property, pulling sleds, and all sorts of other specialised jobs. And much of these traits are still within these breeds today, making them suitable for certain roles in modern society.

German Shepherds for example were originally bred to herd sheep, and tend to be loyal, intelligent and confident, which today makes them fantastic police dogs. Spaniels, bred originally to have a very keen sense of smell to flush out game and detect and retrieve waterfowl, make amazing sniffer dogs – across drug detection, search and rescue missions and even human disease. While Golden Retrievers and Labradors were bred to be easy to train and biddable – making them a great all-rounder – you may see them working as therapy dogs or guide dogs, but equally, they are popular as family pets or working dogs.

see, among other things, whether the breed is suffering from hereditary defects and the extent of a breed’s gene pool.

“The process of being recognised by The Kennel Club takes several generations,” says Ciara Farrell, Library and Collections Manager at The Kennel Club. “But once we recognise a breed, it means we know it has a reliable lineage that will give people a dog with predictable characteristics. This helps dogs to find loving homes with the right owners.”

Once we recognise a breed, it means that we know it has a reliable lineage that will give people a dog with predictable characteristics

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Meet the breeds

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Within the breed booths section at Discover Dogs, which is celebrating 30 years at Crufts this year, you will have the chance to meet around 200 different breeds of pedigree dog, together with real experts on the breed – the people who own and live with them. Each day, experts will be on hand to give guidance on the temperament

and characteristics, grooming, feeding and exercise needs of the vast range of dogs of all shapes and sizes. The dogs will be in alphabetical order by group and are all listed with their relevant breed booth number – you can then refer to the show maps on pages 183-193 to identify the location.

All breeds fall into one of seven different groups which are detailed as follows:

Utility

This group consists of miscellaneous breeds of dog mainly of a non-sporting origin, including the Bulldog, Dalmatian, Akita and Poodle. The name ‘Utility’ means fitness for a purpose and this group consists of an extremely mixed and varied bunch, most breeds having been selectively bred to perform a specific function not included in the sporting and working categories. Some of the breeds listed in the group are the oldest documented breeds of dog in the world.

Akita

Group Utility

Size Giant

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth U1/U2

Boston Terrier

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U3

Bulldog

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth U4/U5

Canaan Dog

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U6

Chow Chow

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth U7

Dalmatian

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U8

Eurasier

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U9

French Bulldog

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U10/U11

German Spitz (Klein)

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U12

German Spitz (Mittel)

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U13

Japanese Akita Inu

Group Utility

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U14

Japanese Shiba Inu

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U15

Japanese Spitz

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U16

Keeshond

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U17

Kooikerhondje

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth U18

Korean Jindo

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U19

Lhasa Apso

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U20

Poodle (Miniature)

Group Utility Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U22

Poodle (Standard)

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U23

Poodle (Toy)

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U24

Schipperke

Group Utility Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U25

Schnauzer

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U26

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U21

Shar Pei

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U27

Shih Tzu

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U28

Tibetan Spaniel

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U29

Tibetan Terrier

Group Utility

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth U30

Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless) (Standard)

Group Utility

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U31

Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless) (Intermediate)

Group Utility Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U31

Xoloitzcuintle (Mexican Hairless) (Miniature)

Group Utility Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth U31

THE UK’S NO.1 DOG TREAT BRAND*

The Toy breeds are small companion or lap dogs. Many of the Toy breeds were bred for this role, although some have been placed into this category simply due to their size. They should have friendly personalities and love attention. They do not need a large amount of exercise and some can be finicky eaters.

Affenpinscher

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY1

Australian Silky Terrier

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Not present

Bichon Frise

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY2

Bolognese

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY3

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY4/TY5

Chihuahua (Long Coat)

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY6

Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY7

Chinese Crested

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY8

Coton de Tulear

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY9

Italian Greyhound

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY13

Japanese Chin

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth TY14

King Charles Spaniel

Group Toy

Size Small

English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY10

Griffon Bruxellois

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY11

Havanese

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY12

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY15

Lowchen

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY16

Maltese

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY17

Miniature Pinscher

Group Toy Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY20

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Papillon

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY21

Pekingese

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY22

Pomeranian

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY23

Pug

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth TY18/TY19

Russian Toy

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 11 years

Booth TY24

Yorkshire Terrier

Group Toy

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth TY25

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Gundog

Dogs that were originally trained to find live game and/or to retrieve game that had been shot and wounded. This group is divided into four categories – retrievers, spaniels, hunt/point/retrieve, and pointers and setters – although many of the breeds are capable of doing the same work as the other sub-groups. They make good companions, their temperament making them ideal all-round family dogs.

Barbet

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth G1

Bracco Italiano

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth G2

Braque d’Auvergne

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G3

Brittany

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth G4

English Setter

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G5

German Longhaired Pointer

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G6

German Shorthaired Pointer

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G7

German Wirehaired Pointer

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G8

Gordon Setter

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G9

Hungarian Vizsla

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth G10

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G11

Irish Red and White Setter

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G12

Irish Setter

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G13

Italian Spinone

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G14

Korthals Griffon

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G15

Lagotto Romagnolo

Group Gundog

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G16

Large Munsterlander

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G17

Pointer

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth G18

Portuguese Pointer

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G19

Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G20

Retriever (Curly Coated)

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G21

Retriever (Flat Coated)

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth G22

Retriever (Golden)

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G23/G24

Retriever (Labrador)

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G25/G26

Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth G27

Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G28

Small Munsterlander

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Not present

Spaniel (American Cocker)

Group Gundog

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G29

Spaniel (American Water)

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Not present

Spaniel (Clumber)

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G30

Spaniel (Cocker)

Group Gundog

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G31/G32

Spaniel (English Springer)

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G33/G34

Spaniel (Field)

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G35

Spaniel (Irish Water)

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G36

Spaniel (Sussex)

Group Gundog Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G37

Spaniel (Welsh Springer)

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G38

Spanish Water Dog

Group Gundog

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G39

Weimaraner

Group Gundog

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth G40

Working

Over the centuries these dogs were selectively bred to become guards and search and rescue dogs. Arguably, the Working Group consists of some of the most heroic canines in the world, aiding humans in many walks of life, including the Boxer, Great Dane and St Bernard. This group consists of the real specialists in their field who excel in their line of work.

Alaskan Malamute

Group Working

Size Giant

Grooming Every day

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth W1

Bernese Mountain Dog

Group Working

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth W2/W3

Bouvier des Flandres

Group Working

Size Large

Grooming Every day

Exercise >Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth W4

Boxer

Group Working Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth W5/W6

Bullmastiff

Group Working

Size Giant

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth W7

Canadian Eskimo Dog

Group Working Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth W8

Dobermann

Group Working Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth W9

Dogue de Bordeaux

Group Working

Size Giant

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth W10

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Group Working Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth W11

German Pinscher

Group Working Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth W12

Giant Schnauzer

Group Working

Size Giant

Grooming Every day

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth W13

Great Dane

Group Working Size Giant

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth W14/W15

Great Swiss Mountain Dog

Group Working

Size Giant

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth W16

Greenland Dog

Group Working Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth W17

Hovawart

Group Working Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth W18

Leonberger

Group Working Size Giant

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth W19/W20

Mastiff

Group Working

Size Giant

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth W21/W22

Neapolitan Mastiff

Group Working Size Giant

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth W23/W24

Newfoundland

Group Working

Size Giant

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years Booth W25/W26

Portuguese Water Dog

Rottweiler

Group Working

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years Booth W29

Russian Black Terrier

St Bernard

Group Working

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years Booth W33/W34

Tibetan Mastiff

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Pastoral

The Pastoral Group consists of herding dogs that are associated with working cattle, sheep, deer and other cloven-footed animals. Usually, this type of dog has a weatherproof double coat to protect it from the elements when working in severe conditions. Breeds such as the Collie family, Old English Sheepdogs and Samoyeds, which have been herding deer for centuries, are included in this group.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Group Pastoral

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P1

Australian Cattle Dog

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P2

Australian Shepherd

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P3

Bearded Collie

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P4

Beauceron

Group Pastoral

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P5

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P6

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Not present

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P7

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P8

Bergamasco

Group Pastoral Size Large

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise Up to 1hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P9

Border Collie

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P10/P11

Briard

Group Pastoral

Size Large

Grooming Every day

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P12

Catalan Sheepdog

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P13

Collie (Rough)

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P14

Collie (Smooth)

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P15

Estrela Mountain Dog

Group Pastoral

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth P16

Finnish Lapphund

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P17

German Shepherd Dog

Group Pastoral Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P18/P19

Hungarian Kuvasz

Group Pastoral

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Not present

Hungarian Puli

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P20

Hungarian Pumi

Group Pastoral

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P21

Komondor

Group Pastoral

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth P22

Lancashire Heeler

Group Pastoral

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P23

Maremma Sheepdog

Group Pastoral

Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P24

Norwegian Buhund

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P25

Old English Sheepdog

Group Pastoral

Size Large

Grooming Every day

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P26

Picardy Sheepdog

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Not present

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P27

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Group Pastoral

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth P28

Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long Haired)

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth P29

Pyrenean Sheepdog (Smooth Faced)

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth P30

Samoyed

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise 2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P31

Shetland Sheepdog

Group Pastoral

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P32

Swedish Lapphund

Group Pastoral

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Not present

Swedish Vallhund

Group Pastoral Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P33

Turkish Kangal Dog

Group Pastoral Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth P34

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Group Pastoral Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P35

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

Group Pastoral

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P36

White Swiss Shepherd

Group Pastoral Size Large

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth P37

Terrier

Dogs originally bred and used for hunting vermin. ‘Terrier’ comes from the Latin word ‘terra’, meaning earth. This hardy collection of dogs were selectively bred to be extremely brave and tough, and to pursue fox, badger, rat and otter above and below ground. Dogs of terrier type have been known here since ancient times, and as early as the Middle Ages these game breeds were portrayed by writers and painters.

Airedale Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T1

Australian Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T2

Bedlington Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T3

Border Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T4/T5

Bull Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Medium

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T6

Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T7

Cairn Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T8

Cesky Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth T9

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T10

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T11

Irish Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T14

Jack Russell Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T15

Kerry Blue Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T16

Fox Terrier (Wire)

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T12

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T13

Lakeland Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T17

Manchester Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T18

Norfolk Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T19

Norwich Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T20

Parson Russell Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming <Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T21

Scottish Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T22

Sealyham Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth T23

Skye Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T24

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T25

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T26/T27

Welsh Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T28

West Highland White Terrier

Group Terrier

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth T29

Hound

Breeds originally used for hunting either by scent or by sight. The scent hounds include the Beagle and Bloodhound, and the sight hounds include breeds such as the Whippet and Greyhound. Many of them enjoy a significant amount of exercise and can be described as dignified, aloof but trustworthy companions.

Afghan Hound

Group Hound

Size Large

Grooming Every day

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H1

Azawakh

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H2

Basenji

Group Hound

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H3

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H11

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H4

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Every day

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H7

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H8

Basset Hound

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H9

Bavarian Mountain Hound

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H5

Beagle

Group Hound

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H6

Black and Tan Coonhound

Group Hound

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise 2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H10

Bloodhound

Group Hound

Size Giant

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth H12

Borzoi

Group Hound

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H13

Cirneco Dell’Etna

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H14

Dachshund (Long Haired)

Group Hound Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H15

Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

Group Hound Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H16

Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

Group Hound

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H18

Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)

Group Hound Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H20

Dachshund (Smooth Haired)

Group Hound

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H17

Dachshund (Wire Haired)

Group Hound

Size Small

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H19

Deerhound

Group Hound

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H21

Finnish Spitz

Group Hound

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H22

Foxhound

Group Hound

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H23

Grand Bleu de Gascogne

Group Hound

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Not present

Greyhound

Group Hound

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Griffon Fauve de Bretagne

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H25

Hamiltonstövare

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H26

Harrier

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H27

Ibizan Hound

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H28

Irish Wolfhound

Group Hound

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth H29/H30

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H24

Norwegian Elkhound

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H31

Otterhound

Group Hound

Size Giant

Grooming >Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Pharaoh Hound

Group Hound Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H33

Portuguese Podengo (Warren Hound)

Group Hound

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 30 mins/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 years

Booth H34

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Group Hound

Size Large

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 10 Booth H35

Saluki

Group Hound Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Not present

Sloughi

Group Hound

Size Medium

Grooming Once a week

Exercise >2 hrs/day

Locality Country

Lifespan Under 10 years

Booth H36

Whippet

Group Hound

Size Small

Grooming Once a week

Exercise Up to 1 hr/day

Locality Town or country

Lifespan Over 12 years

Booth H37

Booth H32

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Absolutely Animals

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t 07957395130

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AbsolutelyAnimalsLtd absolutely.animals absolutelyanimals.biz

International award-winning tutors. Demonstrations throughout Crufts, UK Cleany Teeth Ultrasound Tooth Brush Distributor.

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3-11

Mercury Park, Wycombe Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 0HH

t 01628334056

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Adios Compostable Dog Poo Bags

2-140

Unit 21/22 Miners Way Business Park, Miners Way, Aylesham, Kent, CT3 3AW

t 07598858683

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Say goodbye to plastic bags, keep the ocean smiling with Adios Dog Poo Bags. Made from corn starch and certified biodegradable and compostable.

Adored Pets Cuisine

5-16

adoredpetscuisine.com

Adrian Guest Design

1-172

adrianguestdesign.co.uk

Agicore Dog Toys

5-166

agicore.co.uk

Agria Pet Insurance

3-55

t 03330 30 8289 agriapetuk

agriapetinsurance company/agria-pet-insurance agriapet.co.uk/crufts

At Agria Pet Insurance, pets mean everything to us, so, since 1890, we’ve built our awardwinning products to take the very best care of them.

Ahmed’s Leathers Ltd

1-34

6 Manston Way, Worksop, Gateford, Nottinghamshire, S81 7NX

t 07971001825

e ahmedsleathers@gmail.com

Handbags, purses, wallets, leather belts cut to size and dog collars at very reasonable prices.

Airpets

3-91

airpets.com

Akela & Nutriwolds

1-50

wholeprey.com

Al Mayya K9

Adoptions

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almayyak9adoptions.com

113crufts.org.uk

Alpha / Vitalin

5-114

vitalinpetfood.co.uk

alphafeeds.com

Alpha Blade Sharpening Ltd

3-14

1 Worsley Close, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, TS16 0BW

t 07760833448

e ryan.alphaltd@gmail.com

alphabladesharpening ryanalphablade

alphasharpe.co.uk

Bespoke sharpening service for grooming scissors and clipper blades.

Alzheimer’s Society

5-38

1 Acorn Business Park, Heaton Lane, Greater Manchester, SK4 1AS

t 03303330804

alzheimers.org.uk

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Amory London

2-146, 5-4

sbpeventsltd.co.uk

Animal DNA Diagnostics Ltd

5-28

animaldnadiagnostics.co.uk

Animal Genetics

5-49 animalgenetics.com

Animal PoisonLine

2-56

2nd Floor Apex Yard, 29 Long Lane, London, SE1 4PL

t 01202509000

e admin@vpisglobal.com VPISGlobal animalpoisonline.co.uk

The UK’s only 24hr emergency telephone service dedicated to helping pet owners who are worried their pet may have been exposed to something harmful.

Animology

2-128

Matrix Park, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7NB

t 01772786864

e shop@animology.co.uk en-gb.animology/ animology animology animology.co.uk

Whether you’ve got a dirtydawg or a pampered-pooch, Animology’s range of grooming products are perfect for any dog lover. Their gentle, but impactful shampoos leave your dog’s coat clean, refreshed and smelling amazing.

Antler Chew Wholesale Ltd

5-110

Unit 10, Ailwin Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7DS

t 01284844241

e info@antlerchew.co.uk

AntlerChew.co.uk

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antlerchew.co.uk

At Antler Chew, we provide top-quality, sustainably sourced antler dog chews. Our products are rich in nutrients, long-lasting, and perfect for keeping your canine occupied.

Aquamat Dog Towel 1-72

t 01773716237

e trade@watermasterltd.com lahdedahdog.co.uk

aquamatdog.com

At Crufts since the 1980s, we design products for dogs to warm them, dry them and keep them cool in hot weather.

Aquamat Dog Water Master 1-74

t 01773716237

e trade@watermasterltd.com lahdedahdog.co.uk

aquamatdog.com

At Crufts since the 1980s, we design and manufacture fleece coats, jumpers, onesies and pyjamas for dogs of all sizes.

Artero 3-10

Unit 18 Ringway Center, Beck Road, Beck Road, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 5DG

t 01484799900

e customer.serviceuk@artero. com

artero.grooming.uk artero.petcare.uk artero.co.uk

Established in 1909, we are manufacturers of high-end pet grooming products. Our extensive range ensures optimal care and hygiene, endorsed by industry-leading professionals #ARTEROSHOWDOGS

Artifical Lawn Company

3-124

artificiallawn.co.uk

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

5-176

t 07958264191

e info@apdt.co.uk

APDTUK apdt_uk apdtuk apdt.co.uk

The leading dog training instructors’ membership organisation promoting kind, fair and effective training to instructors and the public!

Aurora Paws 5-180

10 Cross Keys, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 9SJ

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Welcome to Aurora Paws, where we cater to all your eco-friendly and dog-loving needs! As a specialized business, we take great pride in offering a wide range of dog products that are not only delightful for your furry friends but also gentle on the environment.

Aviform Dog Supplements

2-104

aviform.co.uk

Axel’s Elixir

3-111

Unit 18, Compass Industrial Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L24 1YA t 08007720180

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We’re a new pet wellness brand focussing on happiness and wellbeing. Our Happy Bones range are made of all-natural frozen bone broth, perfectly portioned for your convenience. Happy Bones is a natural source of essential nutrients and compounds.

Bags and Gems

5-150

bagsandgem.co.uk

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4-6

Baker & Bray

5-126

Unit 4 Ely Industrial Estate, Williamstown, CF40 1RA t 02920607711

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Baker & Bray create and produce luxurious eco-friendly dog beds, collars, leads and blankets. Awarded the prestigious best buy in 2023 and 2024 by The Telegraph. The products your dog would choose. 2024 calendars also available.

Barka Parka Bean Bags

2-12

6 Holmans Butleigh Ba6 8UD t 08000962443

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Barker and Browns

4-147

131 Tixall Road Stafford ST16 3XJ

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Fun‚ functional, unique. Home of the Original Dino Dog Coat. Bespoke made-to-measure designs. Handmade coats for all shapes & sizes.

Barking Bags Ltd

2-84

The Old Granary, Cotton End, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8HP

t 08081753152

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The original, award-winning bag, perfect for your dog walks. New ranges and sizes now available for 2024. The ultimate accessory for walks in style!

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5-14

48, Millcroft, Brighton, BN1 5HD

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Fabulous handmade collars, leads, coats & accessories all unique to Barkleys.

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4-7a

Tower Farm, Tower Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8TE

t 07801917386

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Antiquarian books, prints, pictures, china and figurines, all relating to dogs.

Batra

5-73

Breadoven Cottage Northfield Farm, Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Berkshire, RG17 7DQ

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Show jackets by Sam Batra. Beautifully tailored, made in England using fine Shetland wool. Personal service, factory prices.

BayCo Designs

3-15a

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Beamans Footwear

4-79

beamanssaddlery.co.uk

Beauty & Brows 5-44

kcobeautyuk.com

Beckford’s 1-90

Top Right Buzzer, 19 Lansdown Crescent, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5EX

t 07961471474

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Beco

2-144

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bECOsy Ltd 4-106

6 Pheasant Grove, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6AH

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bECOsy pet beds and human height adjustable pillows, filled with 100% shredded natural latex, natural benefits include being hypoallergenic and orphopaedic.

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2-66, 5-122

Arrol House, Viking Way, Rosyth, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 2UT

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Bella Lottie Fetch Ltd

5-90

bellalottiefetch.co.uk

Belper Antiques

1-180

16 Wolfa Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3SD

t 01332343575

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Dog-related antiques, vintage items and collectables including books, brassware, bronzes, ceramics, metalware, pictures, postcards and prints. Wide selection of interesting items.

Benebone

2-26

Holly Cottage, Devonshire Road, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8HB

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benebone.com

Benebone is a USA-based dog toy brand who make longlasting, durable chew toys. Jampacked with REAL flavour, dogs just can’t resist them!

Bergs Designs

2-98

bergsdesigns.com

Better Natural Treats

1-24

12 Oakwood Road, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3PU

t 07961545369

e robin.kay@betternaturaltrearts. co.uk

betternaturaltreats.co.uk

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Betty Miller

3-89

The Big Biscuit Company Ltd, Building 68b, Bordon Enterprise Park, Budds Lane, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0FJ

t 01420571350

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BettyMillerPetFoods bettymillerpet

bettymiller.com

We are a family run business on a mission to make high quality, nutritious biscuits to satisfy dogs of all shapes and sizes.

Billow K9

2-6

billowk9.com

Biome9 3-70

Nyman Libson Paul, Regina House, 124 Finchley Road, London, NW3 5JS

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BIPDT 1-152

31 High Street, Upton, Gainsborough, Lincs, DN21 5NQ t 07876473473

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Organisation offering residential dog trainer instructor courses.

Birdbrook Rosettes 4-39

Birdbrook Rosettes, Unit 14, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2FU

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e rosettes@birdbrook.co.uk rosettes.com

rosettes.co.uk

Crufts souvenir rosettes and award certificate frames

Birmingham Dogs Home 3-68

t 0121 643 5211

birminghamdogshome.org.uk

Charity finding homes for lost and abandoned dogs.

Blood Bikes 4 Pets 2-146

bloodbikes4pets.org

Blue Pet Co. 5-65a

bluepetco.com

Blueberry 2-138

Brick Kiln Cottages, Hamptworth, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 2EB

t 07981818195

e blueberry@workmail.com Blueberry.London

blueberry.london

British apparel. Premier quality. Limited edition.

BooDoggo – Bamboo Drying Robes 4-43

boodoggo.com

Boot Buddy Ltd 3-8

Boot Buddy Ltd, Unit 9 Wilden Industrial Estate, Stourport-onSevern, Worcs, DY13 9JY t 01299822230

e sales@boot-buddy.com bootbuddyltd bootbuddyltd bootbuddyltd boot-buddy.com

Visit Boot Buddy Ltd for the best in car boot protection! Custommade high-sided liners, anti-slip mats, bumper guards, dog guards and much more!

crufts.org.uk

Botanica International Ltd

3-122

Botanica International Ltd, Unit 12-13, Newry, Down, BT34 3LA

t 07798887833

e enquiries@botanica.ie

Botanica-International-Ltd botanicainternational/ botanica.ie

Bowbrook Studios

5-96

bowbrookstudios.co.uk

Bramble and Friends

1-168

29 Ferryhill Place Aberdeen AB11 7SE

t 07729211912

e brambleandfriends@gmail. com

BrambleandFriends brambleandfriends brambleandfriends.com

Luxury collars and leads, all handmade in the UK. We specialise in accessories for all sizes of dog, with a focus on eye-catching designs.

Breast Cancer Now

5-132

Unit 8 Castle End Business Park, Castle End Road, Ruscombe, Berkshire, RG10 9XQ

t 03332070300

e supporterengagement@ breastcancernow.org breastcancernow.org

Breast Cancer Now is the UK’s largest breast cancer charity.

Breedprints

4-134

e sales.horsepowerclothing@ gmail.com

horsepowerclothing.co.uk

Bremeny School For Dogs

5-52

modogo.com

British Army Engagement

2-102

British Handmade Bespoke Dog Accessories

3-1

willow-hive.co.uk

Bronte Glen Ltd

2-48

bronteglen.co.uk

Buddycare

1-111

Wrimes Cosmetics Ltd, Unit 2 Caxton Gate, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2GF t 01438525005

e emily@wrimes.co.uk buddycare

buddycaregrooming.co.uk

BuddyCare is a new innovative UK-based manufacturer of pet grooming products. We are launching an extensive range of dog and cat shampoos, colognes, deodorising sprays.

Buddylicious

5-70

buddylicious.com

Bugalugs Pet Care

2-108

Unit 1-5 Reedlands Road Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3YF t (0)1900837942

e sales@lakelandcosmetics. co.uk

bugalugspetcare bugalugspetcare bugalugspetcare.com

At Bugalugs, we proudly manufacture a diverse range of best-selling pet care products. From our UK-made grooming essentials to new additions like supplements, antiseptic, and dental care, quality is guaranteed in every formula.

Burbi

1-32

burbi.co.uk

Burgess Pet Care

3-54

burgesspetcare.co.uk

Burns Pet Nutrition 3-30

99 Ferry Road, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, SA17 5EJ t 01554890482

e sales@burnspet.co.uk

burnspet

burnspetfood burns-pet-nutrition burnspet.co.uk

Burns Pet Nutrition is a pioneering pet food brand renowned for creating awardwinning recipes using healthy and wholesome ingredients. Now part of the Assisi Pet Care group, Burns continues to put pet health first by supporting ethical breeding through the Burns Breeder Partnership program.

Butternut Box

1-60, 3-72, 4-84

butternutbox.com/Crufts2024

Butternut Box, official sponsors of Crufts 2024, are back to serve a FRESH take on dog food. Visit their stand in Hall 3-72. @ butternutbox

The better the ingredients used to make your dog’s food, the more nutritious it will

we use free range, organic and wild meat (so fresh you could eat it yourself) sourced

British farms and gamekeepers.

We specialise in raw feeding and offer a completely free advisory service including how to make your own food. If you have a poorly dog, you are welcome to consult our healthcare team (vets and vet nurses) without charge, even if you never plan to become a customer.

At Crufts we are also launching a new service: Honey’s Bespoke. As the name suggests, we will make up any food you require (raw or cooked) using the finest ingredients. Honey’s is Organic Certified, ISO 14001 Certified, Carbon Neutral and a member of 1% for the Planet.

Please do come and say hello. Four legged visitors will be greeted with free Beautiful Joe’s Ethical Treats (which we also make). All will receive a warm welcome.

Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training (CIDBT)

4-109

14 Thurlow Road, London, W7 2JG

t 01327264282

e hello@cidbt.org.uk cidbt cidbt

cidbt.org.uk

We offer qualifications and CPD courses in all aspects of dog behaviour and dog training. Home study and practical workshops delivered by experts.

Canine Collection

4-86

Elms Cottage, 4 Elms Lane, Shareshill, South Staffordshire, WV10 7JS

e hello@caninecollection.co.uk caninecollectionstore canine_collection_ caninecollection.co.uk

Bringing you a range of quality dog coats, stylish and durable harnesses along with collars, leads and all the essential items your dog needs.

Canine Cottages

2-68

Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4DF

t 01237426781

e woof@caninecottages.co.uk caninecottages CanineCottages caninecottages caninecottages.co.uk

At Canine Cottage, we’re leading the way for dog-friendly holidays, providing handpicked cottages across the UK, where everyone’s welcome.

Canine Genetic Testing

5-39

Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge, Cambs, CB3 0ES t 01223765860

e cagt@vet.cam.ac.uk cagtLab cagtLab caninegenetictesting cagt.co.uk

Canine Genetic Testing (CAGT) offer a range of DNA tests for painful, blinding or otherwise debilitating inherited canine disorders.

Canine Therapies Academy

5-118

103 Chain House Lane, Whitestake, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 4LB t 07976335930

e training@caninetherapies. co.uk

caninetherapies.co.uk

Offering high-quality training with excellent practical experience, we provide learners with a rewarding career pathway in the rehabilitation and treatment of dogs through hydrotherapy.

Canissage UK

3-98

canissage.co.uk

Carra Pet Foods –Natural Treats

4-77

13 Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 9JP

t 01227784561

e info@carrapetfoods.co.uk carrapetfoods carrapetfoods carrapetfoods.co.uk

At Carra Pet Foods your pets’ welfare is our priority. This is why we only offer 100% natural, nutritious treats.

Casada – Nigel Hill

4-122

Cats Protection 2-83 cats.org.uk

Celtic Knitwear Company 1-78

celticknitwearcompany.co.uk

Centre Stage 5-81

57c Cheapside Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7QR

t 07767341424

e katie@centrestagedogs.co.uk

CentreStageDogs centrestagedogs

CentreStageDogs.co.uk

We sell the following unique and handmade dog grooming products: backdrops, safety extenders, facelifts, never nooses, never spins, ringthings, thumbthings and rosette wheels.

Chante Tiara Design

5-31

123 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3BE

t 07378338339

e chantetiaradesign@gmail.com chantetiaradesign chantetiaradesign chantetiaradesign.com

Award-winning graphic design agency, specialising in the dog community. 5* rated. Everything from branding, logos, signage, flyers, business cards, gifts and more!

Charles Taylor

1-86

charlestaylortrading.com

Chinese Crested Club GB

5-43

15 Grange Farm, Whitehall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8AL t 07858821957

e cccgbrescue@gmail.com groups/ccgbrescue

Registered Charity No 1156641, rescuing and rehoming Chinese Crested Dogs. Selling dog goody bags, handmade dog items and a daily raffle.

Christies

1-156 christiesdirect.com

Christine Varley Studio & WaggyDogz

3-46

Hawthorn Villa, Kington Road, Weobley, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 8QS

t 07790726719

e info@waggydog.co.uk

ChristineVarleyStudio waggydogz.co.uk

Celebrating 25 years at Crufts! WaggyDogz Cards & Gifts by artist Christine Varley. Mugs, coasters, cushions, greetings cards & more. Pet portraits from photographs.

Clinton Banbury

3-6

clintonbanbury.com

Cloud Nine Collars

4-36

e cloudninedogcollars@outlook. com cloudninecollars cloudninecollars cloudninecollars.co.uk

Handmade and customisable, our dazzling luxury crystalstudded & printed biothane accessories are waterproof, easy-to-clean, and guaranteed to make your dog a showstopper.

Colin Taylor Products

2-96

colintaylorproducts.com

Collared Creatures

3-90

collaredcreatures.com

Cooper & Co Solicitors

3-118

Cooper & Co, The Old Boiler House, Menzies Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2HQ

t 01304755557

e admin@doglaw.co.uk doglawsolicitors DoglawUK doglawltd_doglawsos doglaw.co.uk

Specialist solicitors providing advice and representation on the law on dogs throughout England and Wales.

Coulson Macleod

4-111

Coulson Macleod Limited, Catesby Street, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8XN

t 01536419944

e hello@coulsonmacleod.com

CoulsonMacleod

CoulsonMacleod coulsonmacleod coulsonmacleod.com/

The cutest hand-drawn dog breeds. Wonderfully wordy dog prints. Large variety of dog breeds covered. Perfect gifts or a treat for yourself.

Country Lifestyle Store

2-136

countrylifestylestore.com

Country Threads Co

1-136

countrythreadsco.com

Country Wild

2-30

countrywilduk.com

Coya 2-1a coyapet.com

Crufts Shop 1-50a

Custommadeinsoles 4-2, 4-22, 1-84

steprightorthotics.com

Dalsetter Rosettes Ltd

4-128

79a Bradford Road, East Ardsley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 2JD

t 01924822363

e info@dalsetterrosettes.co.uk dalsetterrosettes.co.uk

Official Crufts souvenir rosettes, Crufts qualifier rosettes, Crufts prizecard/rosette frame, frames, Crufts Reserve and VHC rosettes and canine ringclips/keyrings.

Dapper Pet Products Ltd

4-42, 2-124

The Paddocks, Kents Lane, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6AX

t 01992524077

e sales@dapperpets.co.uk dapperpets dapper_pets dapperpets.co.uk

For everything Red Dingo we are the stand – collars, leads, harness and toys. Also Tuffy toys large and small and adorable HuggleHounds.

crufts.org.uk

Delta Direct 4-7 dosages.co.uk

DermOpt 2-132

90 West Drive, Highfields Caldecote, Cambridge CB23 7NY

t 07715422373

e sales@hgihfieldshealth.com

Itchy pet? Struggling with an itchy dog? Trying to find relief for your constantly scratching pet? Try DermOpt products, helping keep skin and coat healthy.

Designer Kennels Ltd 3-100

14B Swordfish Way, Sherburn In Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6NG

t 01977685500

e info@designer-kennels.com DesignerKennels designerkennelsltd designer-kennels.com

Designer Kennels are not only the longest established but have grown to be the largest kennel manufacturers of outdoor housing for animals in Britain.

Diamond Dogs 4-50

The Fells, Thurlow Road, Great Wratting, Suffolk, CB9 7HG t 001440-783000

e sales@diamonddogs.co.uk diamonddogs.co.uk

Exceptional quality English bridle leather collars, leads, harnesses handmade in our own UK workshops. Specialists in Swarovski crystal designs. Half-price sale on selected items.

Exhibitor

Diamond Edge 2-72

126 Gloucester Road Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4BU

t 01273605922

e diamondedge@btconnect. com

diamondedgeltd.com

Grooming equipment: Clippers, blades, over 150 different scissors, dryers, brushes, combs, shampoos, Wren kennel heaters. Sharpening and servicing work may be left at our stand.

Dicky Bag

1-85, 4-76

dickybag.com

Discovered by Darcy 2-100

Flat 110 Edinburgh House, Edinburgh Gate, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2GS

e hello@discoveredbydarcy.com discoveredbydarcy discoveredbydarcy discoveredbydarcy.com

Sustainable and fairtrade clothing for animal lovers, inspired by our dogs. Our inclusive range has something for the whole family, from baby bodysuits to luxurious dog walking hoodies.

Ditsy Pet 1-126

ditsypet.co.uk

Dog Activities 3-9

Dog Exhibitor 4-132

dogexhibitor.com

Dog Only Nose 4-114

56 Randall Crescent Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0FD

t 07761354545

e info@dogonlynose.org dogonlynose DogOnlyNoseUK dogonlynoseuk dogonlynose.org

Natural dog products which include dog biscuit pick’n’mix, treats & chews. We also have handmade Snuffle Mats, Snuffle Balls and Licki Mats.

DogDry 4-37

Crooke, Passage East, Co. Waterford, Ireland, X91 Y9V6

t +353879137741

e hello@dogdry.com getawetdogdry

dogdry.com

Drying robes for dogs that get wet and people who like to keep their car and home dry! Superabsorbent, waterproof and zoomie proof. DogDry hugs the contours of your dog’s body and are so comfortable, dogs love to wear them. Mitt to dry paws and tail.

DoggyRade 1-125a

27-30 Merchant’s Quay, Dublin 8, D08 K3KD

t +353852142550

e info@doggyrade.com

DoggyRade

DoggyRade

doggyrade_official doggyrade.com

DoggyRade is a functional animal health and nutrition company that creates prebiotic drinks and treats for pets.

Doglyness UK 2-16

doglyness.uk

Dogrobes 1-164

t 01542880478

e info@dogrobes.co.uk

dogrobesuk

dogrobes.co.uk

The easy way to dry your dog! Discover the NEW Dogrobe MAX for maximum coverage + maximum comfort. Lightweight and easy to fit, Dogrobes slip on and tie - no Velcro. Matching Snoods and Gauntlets in the same quick-drying fabric for the complete drying kit.

Dogs & Co 5-8

Plas Yw, Nannerch, Mold, Flintshire, CH75QS

t 01352740174

e enquiries@dogsandco.com dogsandco1 dogsandco dogsandco.com

British handmade leather & rolled dog collars & leads. UniWalker Training Lead. Stop your dog pulling now. Toys, accessories, rope and much more.

crufts.org.uk

Exhibitor

Dogs & Horses

2-75

dogsandhorses.co.uk

Dogs for Autism

5-69

Unit 10, Hartley Park Farm Business Park, Selborne Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3HD

t 01420629390

e contact@dogsforautism.org.

uk

dogsforautism

dogs_autism

dogsforautism

dogsforautism.org.uk

Dogs for Autism is the only charity to provide assistance dogs to autistic people of any age, anywhere in the UK, at no charge. Our dogs transform lives by performing specific tasks for their autistic partner, as well as providing loving support.

Dogs4Wildlife / Extremus Dog Training

5-42

dogs4wildlife.org

extremusdogtraining.co.uk

Dorwest 4-72

dorwest.com

Dorwest is the UK market leader in pet supplements. Established in 1948 with quality of herbs always having been key to its success, Dorwest is still family run, now in its third generation managed by MD Jo and husband Ben Boughton-White.

DotDotPet

5-190

40, Whitlock Avenue, Wokingham RG40 1GJ

e hello@dotdotpet.com dotdot.pet

dotdotpet.com

DotDotPet Award winning UK based Wellness and Lifestyle brand. Dog wellness treats featuring Nutra-Plasm; help fight inflammation & boost immune system, natural ingredients. Dog Conditioning Shampoos - with a dog loved scent for a calmer bath time.

Dragon Leads

4-30

29 Broadlands Road, Hickling, Norwich NR12 0YG t 07798518759

e info@dragonleads.co.uk

dragonleads

dragonleads.co.uk

Extensive range of leather, webbing and rope collars and leads. Ideal for pet, show and working dogs. Clubs and kennels supplied. Tailor-made items a speciality.

Dry Robe

1-115

dryrobe.com

DS Accessories

5-183

sbproms@aol.com

Durham Animal Feeds

5-154

Unit 1 Windlestone Park, Rushyford, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 0NF

t 01388720411

e sales@daf-petfood.co.uk

durhamanimalfeeds daf_petfood durhamanimalfeeds daf-pet food.co.uk

Durham Animal Feeds is one of the largest UK providers of affordable raw food and healthy treats for dogs.

Earth Animal 1-83

t 07583660532

e rjago@earthanimal.com

EarthAnimalUK earthanimal1979

earthanimaluk

earthanimal.com

Don’t choose just any chew, chews joy with an Earth Animal No-Hide Chew. The original long-lasting alternative to rawhide, made with only 7 natural ingredients.

Earthsignature.com –Turmeric

2-109

earthsignature.com

Edition Dog Magazine

4-102

Edition Media Ltd, The Old Community Centre, Midfield Terrace, Steelend, Fife, KY12 9UN

t 01383852742

e bark@editiondog.com editiondogmagazine editiondog.com

Edition Dog is the UK’s most read and trusted magazine dedicated to dog health, wellbeing, behaviour and nutrition. Founded in 2018 by dog lovers.

Elegance Natural Skin Care

1-128

natural-skin-care.com

Elite Kennel Fertility

4-82

elitekennelfertility.com

Emmi-Pet Ultrasound Toothbrush

4-62

Gerauer Strasse 34 MoerfeldenWalldorf, Germany, 64546

t +496105406794

e info@emmi-pet.de emmipetUK emmi_pet_uk

emmi-pet.com

emmi-pet ultrasonic is dental care which appeals to cats and dogs. The worldwide patented hygiene system for teeth and mouth was especially developed to fulfil the needs of cats and dogs, and cleans teeth and gums silently and without any motion.

Emphasize

4-40

emphasizefashion.com

Enrica Martine Studios

2-50

enricamartinestudios.com/ dogs

Equafleece Ltd

4-142

equafleece.co.uk

Equidry 3-82

Equidry Ltd, unit 31, Coxleigh Barton, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JL

t 01271626197

e events@equidry.co.uk equidry.co.uk equidry.co.uk equidry.co.uk

The waterproof coat that’s taken the equestrian world by storm is introducing Drywalks, the ultimate rainy day solution for both human and hound.

Equipet Canine Products

1-133 equipetshop.co.uk

Essenjay Leather Supplies 5-77

Essenjay, Canonstown, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6NB

t 07786018173

e sharon@ essenjayleathersupplies.co.uk Handmade leads and collars.

Essential Foods UK 4-38

t 01904211600

e service@essentialfoodsgb. co.uk essentialfoodsuk essentialfoodsofficial essentialfoodsgb.co.uk

Fresh UK meals for dogs & cats. Own recipes found only in our bags. A healthier life for your dog through our meals!

Eternal Skincare

1-142

London Road, Ashington West Sussex, RH20 3AX t 01903893990

e info@eternalskincare.com

EternalSkincare/ eternalaloe eternalskincare eternalskincare.com

Treat your skin with the luxuriously rich & intensively hydrating Aloe Super Hydrating Moisturiser.

Eurotherapy

1-178

34 Beach Green, Shoreham By Sea, BN43 5YG

t 07786165040

e andrea@eurotherapy.co.uk EurotherapyUK eurotherapy.org.uk

Professional therapy equipment designed for home use to relieve various aches and pains, for human, canine and equine treatment. German technology, British made.

Eurotherapy 5-66

132 Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0HL t 01933386737

e ken@eurotherapy.co.uk eurotherapy.org.uk

Developed 25+ years, Eurotherapy Classic uses oscillation to stimulate circulation helping with many joint/muscle problems including all types of arthritis.

Visit for a trial treatment Fairfax and Favor

3-76

fairfaxandfavor.com

Fancy Nancy Workshop 5-67

46 Embleton Road, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9BZ

t 07759161326

e hannahmorley85@yahoo.com

Fancy_Nancy_Workshop. co.uk

fancy_nancy_workshop.co.uk fancynancyworkshop.com

Luxury (handmade & handstitched) leather dog collars and leads. Unique designs ranging from vibrant to traditional. Custom options available to design your own creation.

Fedaye Products 3-24

30 School Lane, Bempton, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 1JA

t 07850321573

e fedayeproducts@gmail.com

fedayeproducts.co.uk

Bespoke leads and dog coats of all kinds that can be purchased from the show or ordered off the website, plus chains and dog toys.

Feelwells Healthy Natural Food & Treats

2-90

PO Box 174 Northallerton, N Yorks, DL6 2LY

t 01609430043

e info@feelwells.co.uk

feelwells

feelwells

feelwells_healthy_dog_treats

feelwells.co.uk

Healthy, natural, hypoallergenic, tasty & nutritious dog food & treats. No artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, wheat, sugar or salt. All made in UK/EU.

Fetched

3-4

fetched.uk

Finer By Nature Ltd

4-28

finerbynature.co.uk

Fit Fur Life Ltd

5-140

19 South Leys, Fernhurst, Haslemere, Surrey, GU273LD

t 07511689952

e sammy@fitfurlife.com

fitfurlife.com

Fit Fur Life is the world’s leading canine treadmill company for rehabilitation, training and exercise.

Flanci Activewear

4-148

flanciactivewear.co.uk

Flint and Flame

5-136

Brookdale Farm, West Chiltington Lane, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9EA

t 01403740230

e info@flintandflame.co.uk

flintandflameuk

flintandflameuk

flintandflame_uk

flintandflame.co.uk

Flint and Flame knives are made form the highest quality German carbon steel, combining quality, performance and value.

Floof 1-99

positecgroup.com

Say hello to FLOOF, the ultimate range of cordless pet grooming tools designed to make pet care a breeze. From nail grinders to fur-fighting vacuums, we’ve got everything your furry friend needs for a spa-like experience at home! Come and see us at Stand 1-99. Fetch your FLOOF!

For All DogKind –Natural Grooming

5-108

foralldogkind.co.uk

Forever Beads – Dog Charms

1-58

7 Springhill Lane, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4SH

t 07841577315

e jo@foreverbeadsonline.co.uk foreverbeadsonline foreverbeadsonline.co.uk

Forever Beads is our own unique brand of high-quality silver dog charms and silver jewellery including many paw earrings and necklaces.

Forever LidaSupport Ukraine 5-187

foreverlida.com

Four Paws Groom School

5-184b

59 Clifton Drive, Leftwich, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8BQ t 01606333765

e info@fourpawsgroomschool. co.uk

fourpawsgroomschool fourpawsgroomschool.co.uk

Practical dog & cat grooming training courses for all skill levels. Learn to groom your own pet or train for a new career as a pet professional! iPET Network qualifications from qualified, experienced, knowledgeable and friendly teachers who support you.

Frankie & Dottie’s 1-14

22 Govan Street, Northenden, Manchester CW8 3QS

e info@frankieanddotties.co.uk frankieanddotties

frankieanddotties

frankieanddotties.co.uk

Premium clothing & accessories for every dog, for every hooman, for every adventure. Seen on Joules, Debenhams, Mountain Warehouse & Butcher’s.

Freshpet 1-110

Oak House, 2 Woodward Close, Ipswich, Gwent, IP2 0EA t 08000096185

e ordersqs@freshpet.com freshpet_uk

buyfreshpet.co.uk freshpet.com

We believe all pets deserve nutritious food that tastes good & helps them live their longest, happiest and healthiest lives. We use high-quality, human like ingredients, we steam cook them gently locking in all the flavour & nutrients.

Frozen 1-16

Nutriment, Enterprise House, Bridge Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2QR

t 0127663554

e management@nutriment.co nutrimentraw nutrimentraw nutriment.co.uk

Nutriment have been revolutionising the world of raw food since 2013 with their perfectly balanced recipes. Defrost. Dish. Delight!

Fur the Love of Toys 3-28

Blubell Cottage, 2 Norsey Road, Billericay CM11 2AA

t 07931927567

e furtheloveoftoys@gmail.com furtheloveoftoys furtheloveoftoys furtheloveoftoys.com

Enrichment toys, accessories, treats and more for your pups.

Furr Boost 1-127

3 Patton Grange, Bourton, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, TF13 6JW

t 01746785410

e customer.services@furrboost. com

furrboost

furrboost furr_boost furrboost.com

Functional, dog smoothie hydration drinks, available in six tasty flavours. 100% natural and made with human grade ingredients. Use frozen in enrichment toys or as an iced treat. Unfrozen, as a topper or pour into a bowl for instant hydration.

Gentle Cold Pressed Dog Food 2-9

White House Farm, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5DD t 07841507943

e info@gentledogfood.co.uk gentledogfood.co.uk gentledogfood.co.uk gentledogfood.co.uk gentledogfood.co.uk

Gentle cold pressed dog food, tined food and natural treats and supplements. Free from any nasties and highly nutritional and natural. Made in Germany.

George Barclay England Limited 3-65

George Barclay England Limited, Nightwood Farm, West Grimstead, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3RN

t 01722712203

e customerservice@ georgebarclay.com georgebarclayUK georgebarclayuk

georgebarclay.co.uk

George Barclay dog beds are an affordable luxury. With a choice of sublime cushioning, our dog bedding is a pure indulgence for your faithful companion.

George Gercs 5-61

Gilbertson & Page 2-78

45-63 Brownfields, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1AN t 01707367900

e info@gilpa.co.uk

gilpa.co.uk

Gilbertson & Page Ltd

Manufacturers of the Dr John, Arkwright and Gilpa ranges of complete dog, cat and ferret foods. Established in 1873, over 150 years.

Goughnuts UK 5-174

goughnuts.co.uk

Green Chef 4-88

croci.co

Greyhound Trust 1-12

National Greyhound Cnetre, Peeks Brook lane, Horley, Surrey RH6 9SX

t 02083353016

e hello@greyhoundtrust.org.uk greyhoundtrust

greyhoundtrust_uk

greyhoundtrust.org.uk

Greyhound Trust, founded in 1975, are proud to have found over 100,000 loving homes for greyhounds but there are more that still need our help.

Grippy Leads 1-48

Truro

t 01872888673

e sales@grippyleads.co.uk grippyleads grippyleads grippy_leads

grippyleads.co.uk

Grippy leads allow short/ medium/long lead instantly!

Winners of BBC1’s The Customer is Always Right. Walk your dog with ease & comfort. Matching collars.

Groomer Humour 5-48

Oakwood, Sterridge Valley, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9TB

e groomerhumour@hotmail.com groomerhumour groomerhumour

Groomerhumour.Etsy.com

Groomer Humour captures the humorous side of dog grooming through illustrations that every dog groomer can relate to.

Groomers

5-116

Greenham Business Park, Newbury Berkshire, RG19 6HN t 01635581958

e customer.service@groomersonline.com

groomersonline groomerslimited groomers-online.com

Via consistent collaboration with grooming and pet care specialists, we’ve harnessed a distinct expertise to deliver convenient, adaptive, and innovative products and tools.

Groomers World

3-121

GroomersWorld.co.uk

Grub Club

3-2

FAO Grub Club / Sandbox Workspace Borough, 55 Southwark St, London SE1 1RU

t 07307568507

e hello@mygrubclub.com mygrubclub mygrubclub mygrubclub mygrubclub.com

Our mission is to shake up the world of pet food with insectpowered Grub that’s great for your dog and even better for the planet.

Guide Dogs

1-114

Unit 8 Castle End Business Park, Castle End Road, Ruscombe, Berkshire, RG10 9XQ

t 01189835555

e info@guidedogs.org.uk guidedogs.org.uk

Providing mobility and freedom to people who are blind and partially sighted. Follow a guide dog puppy’s training by sponsoring a puppy.

GWF Nutrition

5-20

26 Hercules Way, Bowerhill Estate, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6TS

t 01225708482

e info@gwfnutrition.com gwfnutrition/ gwfnutrition gwfnutrition/ gwfnutrition.com

Since 1971 it’s been our privilege to create exceptional supplements for pets across Britain. Our supplements are packed with a specific combination of targeted nutraceuticals to give your pet the support they need, where it’s needed.

H&Z Corporation Limited

1-45

vibrrex.com/products/vibrrex

Harbour Hounds Ltd 5-34

Graylingwell Park, 52, Longley Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6DD

t 01243536103

e woof@harbourhounds.com @loveharbourhounds @loveharbourhounds harbourhounds.com

Eco-friendly Harbour Hounds provide everything you and your four-pawed pal need for great days out at the beach, around water, or simply for life in general.Practical, stylish Dog Drying Robes are super absorbent, light and snuggly.

Have a Gander

5-54

haveagander.net

HeaLED

2-3

129 Green Lanes, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5LT

e hello@healedpets.co.uk healedpets healedpets healedpets.co.uk

Improve your pet’s mobility and recovery from injury in just 10mins per day. Vetrecommended, easy-to-use, Red Light Therapy for pet parents to use at home. “Every time I recommend HeaLED, the results are fantastic! The quality and price are excellent.

Healthy Paws

4-92

happypet.co.uk

Healthy Pet Guide –Daily Mail Weekend

3-114

t 07771252545

e wr@healthylifemedia.co.uk healthypetguide.com healthypetguide.com healthypetguide.com healthypetguide.com

Healthy Pet Guide is expert advice for your pet care, which is published in March, June & October, and distributed inside the Daily Mail Weekend.

Heaven and Earth

4-164

HeavenandEarthuk.com

Heiniger UK

5-22, 5-138

heiniger.uk.com

Hello Fresh

1-102 croci.co

Help for Heroes

3-119

27 Elizabeth Road Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0QY t 07808241719

e dean.williams@helpforheroes. org.uk

HelpforHeroesOfficial/ HelpforHeroes helpforheroes/ helpforheroes.org.uk

We help serving personnel, veterans and their families with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues.

Exhibitor

WIN A

Come and visit us in hall 2, stand 68 caninecottages.co.uk

*For each entry, we will donate 50p to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. T&Cs apply.

Peak District

w

Paw-some Stays with Eden Hotel Collection

Visit us with your four-legged friend and enjoy a relaxing stay at our collection of beautiful hotels, with plenty to explore and discover with your best friend!

Bring along your pooch for a paw-fect stay. Our team offer 5-star service to your furry friends, catering to every canine request. You can expect the whole pooch package, from a welcome letter, dog bed and dog bowl to doggy treats and maybe even a sausage for breakfast!

If you can’t imagine spending a night apart from your furry friend, book a break with us and discover some luxurious dog friendly accommodation.

EDENHOTELCOLLECTION.COM

Hemmo / Hem & Boo / Dog & Co 1-94

hemandboo.co.uk

HiK9

5-24

Unit 4a, J2 Business Park, Bridge Hall Lane, Bury, BL9 7PB

t 01616605668

e info@hik9.com

TheHiK9 originalhik9 hik9.com

HiK9 - Home of The Original Raised Pet Bed. Available in 7 sizes with a huge range of colours and accessories to suit your dog’s needs. We’re all so excited to be back at Crufts offering our biggest Crufts discount yet!

Hill’s Pets Nutrition 1-150

twotailsproductions.com

Holly & Lil The Collar Makers 5-68

24 Barnack Road Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2NA

t 07811715452

e collars@hollyandlil.co.uk hollyandlil hollyandlil hollyandlil

hollyandlil.co.uk

Holly&Lil’s leather Collars & Harnesses are designer originals, hand-made in England. We aim to create fabulous looking collars that are of exceptional quality and extremely durable!

Honey Pot Creative 2-8

1 Longcraig Road, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH30 9TD

t 07952698283

e info@honeypotceramics.com

HoneyPotCreativeCafe honeypotcreativecafe honeypotcreativecafe.com

Pet Paw Prints:Capture a paw print of your beloved dog in clay. Our take home kits are a truly unique keepsake. Take print, choose your colours, then in our studio, we hand paint and fire in our kiln before posting back to you. A perfect gift for all dog owners.

Honey’s Real Dog Food

1-116

1-3 Salisbury Road Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5PZ

t 01672620260

e info@honeysrealdogfood.com

honeysrealdogfood.com

Honey’s is one of the longestestablished raw dog food producers in the UK. We only use fresh, British, organic, free range and wild ingredients. Our healthcare team offers unlimited free advice. Our Honey’s Bespoke service provides raw or cooked food.

Houndsly Pet Products

5-72

houndsly.co.uk

House of Tweed

1-38, 4-124, 5-10

house-of-tweed.co.uk

Hugo and Ted 3-69

hugoandtedltd.com

Ingenious Probiotics

2-42

ingenious-probiotics.com

Inodorina

1-87c

Via Stradello 35, Madonna dell’Albero (Ravenna), Italy, 48124

t 03917658771

e info@inodorina.it inodorina inodorina_official inodorina.it

Inodorina is a brand that specialises in pet care & pet hygiene. We create high quality products that provide deep, fast and effective cleaning.

Ion Powers Therapy

2-125

sbpeventsltd.co.uk

iPET Network

5-184a

71 Clifton Drive, Leftwich, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 8BQ

t 08004334700

e info@ipetnetwork.co.uk

iPETNetwork

ipetnetwork

ipetnetwork.co.uk

iPET Network is a sector specific Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation and apprenticeship End-Point Assessment Organisation regulated by Ofqual. Specialising in developing innovative Animal Care.

Ivy & Duke

3-93

Unit 7, Castle Industrial Estate, Beresford Street, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0HD

t 01616605534

e hello@ivyandduke.co.uk

IvyandDuke

IvyDuke_UK ivyandduke

ivyandduke.co.uk

A range of luxury memory foam dog beds and accessories. Handmade with love in England. We offer free UK delivery on all our beds.

Jack Draws Your

Pet

2-23

jackdrawsyourpet.com

Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee (Ms Tita)

2-36 mstita.com

James Wellbeloved 3-64

wellbelovedpets

JamesWellbelovedUK

WellbelovedPets wellbeloved.com

For over 30 years James Wellbeloved have been making wholesome, delicious and naturally healthy food to help pets eat better and live better.

Jo Scott Art 2-120

Unit 16, Harts Barn Craft Centre, Huntley, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QD

e jo@joscottart.com joscottartist joscottartist joscottart.com

Powerless in the face of two brown eyes? You’ve come to the right place. For paintings with personality, characterful greetings cards, prints and gifts created for the dog lover looking for something special, come and see the beautiful artwork by artist Jo Scott.

Joules 2-64

joules.com

JR Pet Products

1-166

jrpetproducts.com

Discover our extensive range of over 250 natural dog treats and chews at JR Pet Products, featuring training treats, dental chews, odourless and long lasting options. Catering to every dog’s dietary needs, from training to dental health and enrichment, many of our products offer all the goodness without the whiff!

JR Whippet Rescue Charity

4-170

whippetrescue.org.uk

Julius-K9 UK Ltd 1-8

julius-k9.co.uk

Justinreess England 1-122

justinreess.co.uk

Jersey Lily 5-75a

jerseylily.com

crufts.org.uk

K Co Beauty

4-20

10 Greenhurst Drive, Barnt Green, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B45 8GH

t 07958482299

e kathy_complexion@hotmail. com

kcobeautyuk.com

Perfect skincare including Natural Glow Original and brows & lashes. All made in the UK & never tested on animals.

Kanpeki Dog Grooming Scissors

1-87a

e mail@hairtechnic.co.uk doggroomingscissors.co.uk

Scissors professionally designed in the UK. Our scissors are designed with input from some of the worlds leading groomers, national wholesalers, training schools and salon owners.

Katkin

5-178

Karen Crook Art

4-116

e karen@karencrookart.com

Karen-Crook-Art karencrookart99 karencrookart.com

Original art, limited edition prints, prints and canvas prints. Mainly of dogs but other animals, both domestic and wild.

Katherine Partis Ltd

1-132

18 Bath Road, Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8EQ

t 07784501425

e hello@katherinepartis.com katherinepartisltd katherinepartis katherinepartis.com

Specialists in Nordic and British waterproof and windproof clothing and footwear for people outdoors. Holebrook Sweden, Halti Finland, Orca Bay – for your dog walking adventures!

Kennel Club – Find A Puppy/Registrations/ Breed Rescue/DNA Testing Services/ Petlog/Bark & Read/ Insurance

3-58

Kennel Club – Dog Activities

3-9

Kennel Club – Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme

3-62

Kennel Club – Young Kennel Club

3-50

Kerbl UK

4-37a

kerbl.co.uk

Kids Around Dogs

4-54

41 North Road Poole, Dorset, BH14 0LT

t 07769114506

e kidsarounddogs@gmail.com groups/KADkidsarounddogs kidsarounddogs kadkidsarounddogs kidsarounddogs.co.uk

Kids Around Dogs (KAD) is an organisation of professionals who work with families and schools to help kids and dogs to live harmoniously together.

Kong – Pawstrading

5-160 pawstrading.co.uk

L Style

4-130 themagicclip.com

Laboklin – your genetic testing lab

3-20

Unit 20, Wheel Forge Way, Trafford Park, Manchester, M17 1EH

t 01612823066

e info@laboklin.co.uk Laboklin laboklin.co.uk

Laboklin has been helping dog breeders, clubs and vets in controlling inherited diseases. We offer an extensive range of DNA tests. Laboklin is ISO17025 Accredited Laboratory.

Leucillin Antiseptic Skincare

4-4

Unit 12 J, K And L, Hybris Business Park, Dorset, DT2 8BF

t 03455489800

e info@leucillin.co.uk

leucillin

leucillin_skincare leucilin.co.uk

Healthy skin makes for a happy, healthy pet! Leucillin keeps skin clean and clear. Leucillin tackles irritation, sore, dry, itchy, flaky or smelly skin.

Libbys Horse Tack and Dog Leads

5-152

libbyshorsetack.com

LickiMat

5-168

t 07958165448

e vicky@lickimat.com lickimat lickimat lickimat lickimat.co.uk

LickiMat UK Ltd is part of the Innovative Pet Products family which has been in the pet industry since 2006 focusing on dogs & cats.

Liepins

Club Ltd

2-8a

Lili + Mila

5-134

liliandmila.com

Leather Genie

4-14 leathergenie.co.uk

Lillidale Animal Health

4-100

Pig Oak Farm, Holt Lane, Holt, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DG

t 01202848456

e enquiries@lillidale.co.uk

lillidaleanimalhealthUK lillidale_UK

lillidaleuk.co.uk

Lillidale supplies a range of highquality pet products including our supplements (ProJoint for Dogs & ProHealth for Dogs), natural grooming range and healthcare products.

LittlePinkGoblin

2-4

littlepinkgoblin.etsy.com

Liv Like Busby

5-92

43 Wellesbourne Crescent, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5HF

e livlikebusby@gmail.com livlikebusby livlikebusby livlikebusby.com

Specialising in handmade, Biothane dog collars and leads. Adventure-proof dog gear that’s made to last. Enjoy wipe-clean, waterproof dog accessories.

Love Your Furbabies

1-87

loveyourfurbabiesltd.co.uk

Lowland Search and Rescue

3-117a

11 Upshire Gardens, Martins Heron, Bracknell, RG12 9YZ lowlandrescue.org.uk

Learn about the work of Lowland Search and Rescue teams.

Lucky Dog UK

2-142

luckydoguk.co.uk

Lucy & Lola Ltd

1-76

lucyandlolashop.com

Luna Moon

1-20

e info@lunamoonpetboutique. co.uk

LunaMoonPetBoutique lunamoonpetboutique lunamoonpetboutique.co.uk

The home of dog accessories – stylish and functional, fully adjustable dog harnesses, collars, leads and more. With matching human apparel, bows & plush toys!

Lupa – AI-powered petcare

2-74

Lupa Pets Ltd, 5 Merchant Square, London W2 1AY

e hello@lupapets.com profile. php?id=61551220919886 lupapets_official lupapets.com

AI-powered petcare. The world’s #1 software, enabling pet parents to book their favourite petcare services through our state-of-the-art mobile app.

M & D Leather

2-123

Macmillan Cancer Support 5-23

1 Acorn Business Park, Heaton Lane, Greater Manchester, SK4 1AS

t 03001000200

e contact@macmillan.co.uk macmillan.org.uk

At Macmillan, we know cancer can affect everything. But Macmillan is here to help people live life, no matter what.

Manteaux 4-129

PO Box 436, Horley Surrey, RH6 6AA

t 01293863555

e mandy@manteaux.co.uk manteaux.co.uk

Ladies Coats, Jackets & Gilets

Designed and Tailored in Great Britain using the Finest Fabrics from Harris Hebrides & Abraham Moon in Yorkshire. Visit us to find the Perfect Show Jacket or Gilet whether competing or judging we have that Winning Style.

Mantrailing Global 2-86

Tarnrigg Head, Oulton, Wigton, England, CA7 0NS

t 07555806904

e info@mantrailingglobal.com MantrailingGlobal/ mantrailingglobal mantrailingglobal.com

Mantrailing is a sport teaching dogs to find people by following their unique scent trail. Super fun activity for pet dog and owner teams.

Martial

Robin

Paintings 1-6

martialrobin.fr

Masters Creative 4-43

masterscreative.com

MD10 – Professional Dog Shampoos 4-104

md10shop.eu

Medical Detection Dogs 3-61

medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk

Melanie Newman

Salon Essentials UK 4-113

mutneys.com

Mighty Spice 4-35

mymightyspice.co.uk

Exhibitor

MIMsafe

3-56

mimsafeuk.com

Mountain Garden Botanics

4-156

Bwth Farm, New Brighton, Minera, Wrexham, LL11 3DT

t 07597458386

e info@

mountaingardenbotanics.co.uk

MGBotanics

MGBotanics

mountaingardenbotanics

mountaingardenbotanics.co.uk

Discover the essence of nature at Mountain Garden Botanics, nestled in the heart of Minera Mountain, North Wales. We meticulously handcraft natural skincare, premium petcare, and invigorating home scents. Immerse yourself in the purest botanical blends.

Mr Bug

3-26

MrBugProtein mrbug.uk/ mrbug.co.uk

Mr Bug is a sumptuous, nutrientdense range of super healthy, hypoallergenic, wheat-free, bug-based dog foods and treats made with the finest ingredients.

Mr Mole Blankets

4-109a

mrmoleblankets.co.uk

MS Bedding Avondale Textiles

2-118

avondalepetluxury.com

Muggins Pottery Ltd

2-88

muggins.com

Mutneys Professional Pet Care Ltd

4-126

mutneys.com

Mylee London 4-56

Grasslands, Pye Corner, Gilston, Essex, CM20 2RB

t 01279425615

e info@myleelondon.com

MyleeLDN myleeldn

myleelondon.com

Mylee London create and peronalise a huge range of dog breeds as sterling silver charms, necklaces, bracelets and more.

Myshka’s Toy Box

2-14

e myshkastoybox@gmail.com

myshkastoybox

myshkastoybox.co.uk

We create handmade, ethically sourced rabbit fur toys and training aids specifically for the show ring, toy dogs, agility training, and cats.

National Military Working Dogs Memorial

2-19

Coetia Mawr, Brynford, Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8AD

t 07710616297

e info@nmwdm.org.uk

K9MWDM nmwdmuk

nmwdm.org.uk

The NMWDM (UK), was established in 2017 with the sole purpose to establish a memorial to commemorate the Military Working Dogs who bravely served.

Natural Treats – By Pet Treats Wholesale 5-84

Unit 4 Derwent Park, Hawkins Lane, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1QA

t 01283480080

e info@pettreatswholesale.com

PetTreatsWholesale pet_treats_wholesale natural-treats.co.uk

Dog treats made in Britain with all natural, high quality ingredients, 100% grain-free, using our own recipes. Packed with nutrientrich protein, essential vitamins and minerals to support your dog’s overall health and well-being. Proper, safe and delicious.

Naturediet

2-82

naturediet.co.uk

At Naturediet we make delicious & wholesome dog food recipes to get tails wagging! Discover our full range of feel good wet food & treats.

Natures Menu 3-78, 4-95

naturesmenu.co.uk

For over 40 years our experts at Natures Menu have been crafting nutritious raw food, to provide your dog with all the goodness of a natural, raw diet in the most convenient way.

Naturestherapies

3-36

naturestherapies.co.uk

Naturo Natural Pet Food

1-18

40 Corrigan Hill Road Dungannon, Tyrone, BT71 6SL t 08004334522

e customercare@ naturopetfoods.com naturopetfood

naturopetfood naturopetfoods.com

Naturo Natural Pet Food’s recipes contain 100% natural ingredients, with added vitamins and minerals, meeting the nutritional needs of a healthy and happy pet.

NAW

3-104 getnaw.com

Naylor Agility Tunnels

1-182

Unit 17, Valley Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0BS

t 01226444378

e nayloragility@naylor.co.uk

NaylorAgilityTunnels

nayloragilitytunnels

nayloragility.co.uk

Our original, non-slip plus agility tunnels are made in the UK with safety in mind, using high-quality materials and sturdy proven construction. We offer a wide range of colours and lengths for competition and to suit noncompetitive environments.

Neon Dog

5-80

16 Wansbeck Close Stevenage, Herts, SG1 6AA

e info@neondog.co.uk neondog2016

the_official_neondog neondog.co.uk

Neon Dog provides the brightest solution for space awareness. With products for you and your dog to get the space you need.

Nestle Purina PetCare

3-57

Park House South, Crawley Business Quarter, Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9AD

t 0800 212 161

PurinaUK

purinauki

purina.co.uk

Visit us and play our PRO PLAN Fortiflora probiotic challenge for the chance to win a £100 Love to Shop voucher!

Non-stop Dogwear

4-52

nonstopdogwear.com

NoToDogMeat Foundation Charity

5-45a

notodogmeat.com

Nova (UK)

5-103

sbpeventsltd.co.uk

Nova Dog Chews

5-100

The Paddock, 26B Fenwick Road, Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, KA3 2TD

t 01292318903

e info@novadogchews.com novadogchews novadogchews novadogchews.com

Nova Dog Chews are suppliers of premium-quality, natural and sustainable dog chews, treats and snacks. We have a range of over 270 different products.

Nutravet 4-149

Nutravet, The Warehouse, Shard Lane, Hambleton, Lancashire, FY6 9BX

e info@nutravet.co.uk

Nutravet

nutravet

nutravetuk

nutravet.co.uk

Veterinary-strength natural pet supplements to aid and support pet wellbeing.

Nylabone –Pawstrading

5-172

pawstrading.co.uk

Oakswarren Pet Supplies

4-162

oakswarrenpetsupplies.com

Olivia Brown

3-86

Unit 10g, Toplands Country Business Park, Cragg Vale, West Yorkshire, HX7 5RW

t 07967146379

e oliviajbrown@hotmail.com oliviabrownceramics oliviabrown.co.uk

Handmade sculptures made from clay. Bespoke orders from your own photos. Urns and memorial pieces also available.

Olsam Group – Paw5, Colapz and FrontPet 2-119

Olsam Group, Aldwych House, 71-91 Aldwych, London, London, WC2B 4HN

t 07837491238

e erica.verdugo@olsamgroup. com

paw5.com

We provide products to help your pets in everyday life and to help make your life easier: snuffle mats, showers, beds, covers and more.

Oralade 3-112

oralade.com

Our Dogs 1-2, 2-80

Our Dogs Publishing Co. Ltd.

Unit 1.01a Boat Shed, 12 Salford Quays M5 3EQ

t 0161 709 4558

www.ourdogs.co.uk

ourdogs.co.uk

OUR DOGS, est’ 1895;weekly newspaper for breeders and exhibitors, plus special issues. In print and online. Stockists of specialist canine books and stationery.

Out N About 5-148

outnabout.com

PACT Dogs Ltd (Professional Association of Canine Trainers)

3-117

pact-dogs.com

crufts.org.uk

Exhibitor

Paleo Ridge

4-48

Unit 6, Kenwood Business Park, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 2NT

t 07919250436

e office@paleoridge.co.uk

Paleoridge paleoridge paleoridge.co.uk

The UK’s most accredited raw dog food company, providing the finest food using high-quality ethically sourced ingredients from the UK.

Park Life

2-53 parklife.dog

Pawfit – Smarter Pet Care

2-112

Unit 19A, The Matchworks, Speke Road, Liverpool L19 2RF

e support@pawfit.com

PawfitTracker

Pawfit_Tracker pawfit_tracker pawfit.com

The essential GPS live location and activity tracker for dogs and cats. 100% waterproof, featuring Safety Zones, Find Mode, Personalised Voice Commands and more!

Paws Made –Hundenergy

4-90

pawstrading.co.uk

Pawsome Paws Boutique

2-70

Pawsome Paws Boutique, Unit 18, Pavilion Business Park, Royds Hall Road, Leeds LS12 6AJ

e hello@pawsomepaws boutique.co.uk pawsomepawsboutique pawsomepawsboutique pawsomepawsboutique.co.uk

Pawsome Paws Boutique is now showcasing our Disney© Winnie The Pooh collection which includes a variety of products ranging from our Tough Trails Harnesses to Travel Mats. Our aim at Pawsome Paws Boutique is to provide high quality and trend led patterns.

PDSA

1-40 pdsa.org.uk

Peak Paws and Hooves

3-120

Ferndale, The Avenue, Stoney Middleton, Hope Valley, Deryshire, S32 4TB t 07305257538

e info@peakpawsandhooves. co.uk peakpawshooves peakpawsandhooves.co.uk

Handmade collars, leads, harnesses, toys and accessories. Bespoke, made to measure and embroidery services available. All materials 100% British. Handmade in the Peak District.

Peanut & Pickle Handmade Canine Skincare

2-60 peanutandpickle.co.uk

Pear Tannery

4-118 peartannery.com

PEDIGREE™ DENTASTIX™

3-64a

PedigreeUK wearefordogs pedigree_uk_official uk.pedigree.com

For healthy and strong teeth and gums, treat your dog to a delicious and effective PEDIGREE® DENTASTIX™ Daily Oral Care chew every day.

Percuro PlanetFriendly Pet Food 3-102

Sandall House Farm, Narrow Lane, Henley-in-Arden, Lowsonford, B95 5HN t 07552161226

e info@percuro.earth

percuroearth

PercuroEarth

percuro.earth

Percuro is a hypoallergenic insect-based, sustainable dog food with zero traditional animal products, ideal for all breeds and ages. Live better longer with Percuro!

Perfect Pawtraits

4-66

perfectpawtraits.co.uk

Perfect Tipple Unusual Drinks

5-32

perfecttipple.com

Performance Dog

1-70

The Old Hen House, St Martin’s Farm, Zeals, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6NZ t 01747840564

e jsellers@firststonepub.co.uk performancedog performance_dog performancedog.co.uk

Britain’s biggest selection of books, toys and accessories from First Stone, Touchango, Ke-Hu, Tugawaycuwin, Zayma, Agilitoy, 4MyMerles, Pomppa, Haqihana, Zero DC, Cato, Cut to the Chase, and ClipnGo.

Persie Distillery

3-113

persiedistillery.com

Pet Bakery

5-75

petbakery.com

Pet Blood Bank UK 3-44

Pet Blood Bank UK, Queensferry View, Pitreavie Way, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8HN

t 01509232222

e info@petbloodbankuk.org

PetBloodBankUK

PetBloodBank petbloodbank petbloodbankuk.org

We help vets to save lives by providing a blood service for pets.

Pet Instincts 5-60

Plus X Innovation, 2 Brunel Wy., Slough SL1 1FQ

e team@petinstincts.com petinstincts petinstincts petinstincts petinstincts.com

Pet Instincts combines the latest science, design, and technology to create enrichment tools unlike any other. They help you monitor and improve your pet’s well-being while home alone. At Crufts, we’re unveiling our latest product - a smart pet care system that tracks behaviour, stimulates, or soothes your pet!

Pet Products –Plexidor dog doors and ID tags 4-24

Bayside, Lunan Bay, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 5ST t 01241830421

e sales@dogdoors.co.uk dogdoors.co.uk

PlexiDors are quiet, energyefficient, secure, safe for your pet, robust and long-lasting. Petitamis pet ID tags are attractive waterproof, and printed while you wait.

Pet Rebellion Ltd 1-96

Unit 19b, Manningford Bohune, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 6NL t 01980630405

e tommy@petrebellion.co.uk petrebellion.co.uk

Practical pet rugs and mats for the home and car. Our aim is to combat muddy paws from coming into the house and car.

Pet Remedy Ltd 4-8

Woodland Business Park, Torquay, Devon TQ2 7AT

t 01803 612772

e martyn@petremedy.co.uk petremedy petremedy petremedyoffcial petremedy.co.uk

Natural calming and emotional wellbeing for your dog. Clinically proven and starts to help instantly. Will help all pets in the home including dogs, cats, rabbits, small mammals, birds and reptiles. New for 2024 is a boredom buster treat enrichment activity and a calming and no-rinse foam Quick Wash.

Pet Vertex 1-81

London

t 0870350135

e info@petvertex.com petvertex petvertex petvertex petvertex.com

E&C – the best horse & dog massage gun by Pet Vertex takes good care of your precious, furry four-legged friends.

Pet’s Choice Ltd 5-79

Brentwood House, Whitebirk Industrial Estate, Lower Philips Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5UD

t 07791930426

e info@petschoice.co.uk

webboxpetfood webboxpetfood webboxpetfood petschoice.co.uk

Webbox creates innovative food, treats and toys. With a wide range to suit all ages and breeds, you’ll be spoilt for choice with Webbox.

Pet’s Up Products 3-40

petsupmarket.com

Petcetera etc 5-26

petcetera.co.uk

From pet to professional, there’s no show without petcetera etc! Discover your favourite grooming, showing, pet care and health brands. Exclusive UK distributors of Fraser Essentials & The Pawdinary plus many other World-renowned brands available such as Double K, All Systems, Crown Royale, Bio Groom, Bac to Nature and Osmonds.

crufts.org.uk

Dog Arthritis

Petcode

2-94

3-4 Broomfield House, Landswood Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7FD e info@petcode.uk petcodeuk petcodeuk petcode.uk

Cutting-edge digital pet tags equipped with advanced NFC and QR Code technology, designed to provide unparalleled safety and convenience for your beloved companion.

Petello

4-135

Pedigree House, Ambleside, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6NQ

t 07453223895

Petello is the home of natural food and treat brands for happy dogs. Explore our range of training treats, rewards and boredom breakers.

Pets As Therapy

4-160

petsastherapy.org

Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing of thousands of people in communities across the UK. We strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal. Ordinary pets doing Extraordinary things!

Pettle Pets 4-155

Old Mill House, Victoria Road, Quenington, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5BP t 01285750801

e nick@pettlepets.com pettle_pets

pettlepets.com

Pettle Pets is a UK based business that specialises in designing and manufacturing the best pet care products. Our first product the revolutionary PETTBRUSH PRO 3 in 1 brush incorporating our patented coat oil atomiser, UV disinfecting light.

Photizo Light Therapy 1-52

Bragborough Hall Business Centre, Welton Road, Braunston, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 7JG t 01327310909

e info@danetrehealthproducts. com

PhotizoUk photizouk danetrehealthproducts.com

Photizo Light Therapy, highly effective and affordable LED Red Light Therapy to facilitate natural healing of many acute & chronic conditions and for pain relief.

PJ Petproducts

5-71 wpjpetproducts.co.uk

Plantlife

3-38 plantlife.org.uk

Platinum Pet Food & Care Ltd

3-49 platinum.co.uk

PLATINUM dog food is no ordinary dog food. It‘s prepared with FSG (Fleischsaftgarung). A method invented in the kitchen, not in the feed industry. With FSG, the meat is cooked under vacuum and all the natural flavours of the meat, its vitamins and nutrients and their positive properties are fully preserved.

Plush Puppy

2-10, 4-10

plushpuppy.com.au

Podium Pet Products

1-46

The Old Estate Office, Frogmill Farm, Black Boy Lane, Hurley, Berkshire, SL6 5NH

t 01628822247

e hello@podiumpetproducts. com

podiumpetproducts podiumpetproducts podiumpetproducts.com

Podium Pet Products brings to the market premium, affordable, innovative and natural pet products. Including Dog Rocks, the 100% natural and original solution to pet urine burn marks on grass, and Be:Loved, a luxury wellness and lifestyle range of natural pet food.

Polo Pancho

4-91

jlproductsuk.com

crufts.org.uk

Pooch and Paws

5-45

Wildwood Cottage, Weir Lane Pilton, Somerset, BA4 4BS

t 01749326220

e info@poochandpaws.com poochandpawsuk

poochandpaws.com

Discover our range of unique, handmade teepees and dog beds at Crufts, designed for your dog to relax indoors, outdoors, home or away. Made here in the UK using the highest quality, waterproof materials for ultimate comfort and shade anywhere they need it

Poorly-Paws

1-104

poorly-paws.com

Poppy + Ted

2-1b

popandted.co.uk

Positively – Victoria Stilwell

1-148

victoriastilwell

VictoriaStilwell

positively.com

Elite dog training and behaviour advice. Learn to be a dog trainer with VSA and explore lifechanging Positively courses for all dog geeks.

PowAir Natural Odour Neutralisers

3-88

powair.co.uk

Pro Sharp

1-80

3 Briar Crescent Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, BT37 0FR

t 07595595844

e deemcdonald84@gmail.com

prosharpbydavid

prosharp.store

Pro Sharp is Ireland’s leading provider of dog grooming scissors, blades and accessories. We also offer a professional sharpening service with fast turn around time.

ProDen PlaqueOff 5-112

Unit 1B, Park 26, Kingsmark Freeway, Oakenshaw, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD12 7HW

t 01135187004

e info@swedencare.co.uk

swedencareuk

swedencareuk

swedencareuk

swedencare.com

Discover ProDen PlaqueOff®: The original, trusted Pet Oral Health supplement! VOHCapproved, clinically proven to reduce plaque and tartar in 3 to 8 weeks, and 100% natural. It works systemically from the inside out, coating teeth through saliva and figh

Proflax Superfoods

1-160

proflax.co.uk

Pup & Kit 3-108

t 01789 636785

Pup & Kit provides stylish and innovative pet products for the home, including the UK’s first bedside pet bed, PetNest.

Pure Pet Food 1-125, 5-27

t 01138684737

e hello@purepetfood.co.uk

Purepetfood purepetfood pure_pet_food

purepetfood.com

Delicious food your dog deserves. Show your dog just how loved they are with tasty, wholesome, healthy dog food.

Purely Fish 4-108

7 The Courtyard, Trewolland, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3NL t 01579346777

e info@purelyfish.co.uk

PurelyFish

PurelyFish

PurelyFish

purelyfish.co.uk

Purely Fish pet treats! Seriously tasty, 100% natural, gluten free, hypoallergenic and super healthy dog treats, made from superior fish fit for human consumption. Affordable pet treats, made in Britain and created for pet owners who truly care about nutrition.

Puzzle-It for Dogs 2-11

e info@puzzle-itfordogs.co.uk

puzzleitfordogs

puzzleitfordogs

puzzleitfordogs

puzzle-itfordogs.co.uk

Handmade wooden interactive treat puzzles, and snuffle toys. Great for training and introduction to scentwork. Suitable for all breeds and ages.

crufts.org.uk

Rabart Canine

3-34

Unit 12, Trenchlock 3, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5ST

t 07718 910221 / 07770 930284

e pro.choice@btinternet.com

rabartcanine.com

High-quality show apparel including products from Chris Christensen, iGroom, Julie Harris, WamPum, Power & Working Scissors, show leads and collars, Woof Woof Jewellery, ring clips etc. 0

Radley London

1-130

Radley London, 3rd Floor, 33

Cavendish Square, London W1G 0PW

t 01917433905

e customercare@radley.co.uk

RadleyLondon radley_london radleylondon radleyandco.com

Taking pride of place as a mark of quality and attention to detail on every design, Radley’s signature Scottie dog is instantly recognisable and totally irresistible. Across handbags and accessories, Radley London bring you style and functionality.

Ramblers

4-112

ramblers.org.uk

Reaseheath College

1-30

t 01270613284

e ucr@reaseheath.ac.uk ucreaseheath

UCReaseheath

ucreaseheath

reaseheath.ac.uk

University Centre Reaseheath, based in Cheshire, offers industry-focused courses, expert teaching staff, outstanding facilities, stunning location and dedication to ensuring students become career ready.

Redcape Ltd

5-124

redcape.co.uk

Reeves & Reeves 5-88

reevesandreeves.com

Reinspire

1-106

reinspire.co.uk

Renapur

1-144

London Road, Ashington, West Sussex, West Sussex, B76 2QN

t 01903893990

e info@renpur.com

Renapuruk

UKRenapur

renapur

renapur.com

Renapur’s care products allow you to clean, protect, condition and restore all your favourite leather purchases.

Riaflex Ltd

5-98

Unit 4 Estune Business Park, Wild Country Lane, Long Ashton BS41 9FH

t 01275627885

e contact@riaflex.co.uk

Riaflex

riaflex.co.uk

A range of unrivalled high strength joint supplements, formulated with all the key ingredients for targeted joint support. Based on sound nutritional science and providing exceptional daily levels of active ingredients.

Rich And Son

4-5

richandson.co.uk

Rocco’s Collars

2-18

roccoscollars.com

Rock&Dog UK

4-46

rockanddog.co.uk

Rover’s Kit

1-158

1A Whitebridge Industrial Estate Semley SP7 9JT

t 01747830021

e info@roverskit.co.uk

RoversKitandKaboodle roverskit

roverskit.co.uk

Small yet mighty, stocking the best products and beacon brands within the pet industry including West Paw, Lupine, Fluff & Tuff, Pawz and much more.

Roxland 5-76a

roxlanduk.com

Royal Acropole Countrywear

1-120, 5-2

Royal British Legion

4-144

britishlegion.org.uk

Royal Canin

3-74

Crown Pet Foods, Oak Tree Meadow, Blackworthy Road, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7PH

t 0330 678 1540 (UK)

t (01) 5569395 (ROI)

royalcaninuk

royalcanin_uk

royalcanin.com/uk

Royal Canin was founded back in 1968 by a vet with a vision - to improve the health of cats and dogs through nutrition. That mission still drives everything we do.

RSPB

3-94

rspb.org.uk

Ruby Cosmetics

1-174

rubycosmetics.co.uk

Ruff and Tumble

1-118, 4-78

Unit 4 Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7TU

t 03332079960

e info@ruffandtumbledogcoats. com

RuffAndTumbleDogCoats

RuffTumbleCoats

ruffandtumbledogcoats ruffandtumbledogcoats.com

The original award-winning cotton towelling Drying Coats. NEW and EXCLUSIVELY at CRUFTS 2024 - Come and see the launch of our NEW Burnham Bolster Dog Bed! Take advantage of our new product launch offers and show prices on our Drying Coats and Bed Covers.

Run

2-145

rundogfood.com

Rùn is a dog food brand for ‘paws and planet’. Our minimally processed, cold pressed recipes are scientifically designed to give your dog everything that they need....and nothing that they don’t. Order online and we’ll plant a tree, or fill your own container at our zerowaste retailers.

Samantha Hall Designs

4-146

24 Bellview Road Worthing, BN13 1HA

e hello@samanthahall.design samanthahalldesign samanthahalldesigns samanthahall.design

Dog-inspired homewares, gifts and stationery. Made in the UK, designed in Worthing.

SATINS for show dogs

1-117

Saunton Beach Villas 1-176

Saunton Beach Villas, Saunton Sands Beach, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LG

t 01271890052

e bookings@ sauntonbeachvillas.co.uk

SauntonBeachVillas

SauntonBeachVillas sauntonbeachvillas.co.uk Located on-site at what is arguably one of North Devon’s most popular dog-friendly beaches, Saunton Beach Villas are proud to be THE destination for dog-friendly holidays. We have a collection of awardwinning 4, 6 and 8 berth selfcatering villas.

SBP Health

4-63

sbpeventsltd.co.uk

Scissor Boutique

5-12

311 Wootton Road, Norfolk, Kings Lynn, Aberdeen, PE30 3AX

t 01553611380

e mandy@thescissorboutique. co.uk

scissorboutique thescissorboutique.co.uk

The scissor specialists with the most amazing collection for 2024 Something for everyone. Our experienced team are here to help.

Scruffs

1-92, 5-65a

petslovescruffs.com

Show Schedules

2-22 ourdogs.co.uk

Simpsons Grooming Supplies

5-18, 5-21

Simpsons of Langley Ltd, 4 Lakeside Business Units, Block Fen Road, Mepal, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2AY t 01354691830

e post@simpsons-online.co.uk

simpsons-online.co.uk

Searching for dog grooming equipment? We’ve been the UK’s premier trade supplier for over 60 years. Visit our website or contact us for more information.

Sims Bottega

5-6

simsbottega.com

Skechers Shoes by Comfort Gear

4-60

skechers.com

Skinners

3-51

skinners.co.uk

A British family business who have been fuelling working dogs for over 50 years, Skinner’s understands what it takes to keep dogs healthy & active.

LEAN BODY MASS

BALANCED TEMPERAMENT

HEALTHY SKIN & COAT

ENHANCED DIGESTION

BETTER ORAL HYGIENE

STRONG BONES & JOINTS

Škoda & Dogs for Good

3-52

skoda.co.uk

Škoda is a leading car manufacturer that has won quite a few awards for their dogfriendly cars.

Sky Import

1-42, 5-65

skyimport.co.uk

Sky

Kennels Ltd

2-92

t 01494 865255

e info@skykennels.com

skykennelsuk

skykennelsuk

skykennels

starwoodanimaltransport.co.uk

Sky Kennels are the UK’s leading pet relocation specialists, and breeders choice for international pet travel solutions. Setting the standard for service, delivery and innovation through positive professional relationships. Talk to us about our Breeder Partnership Scheme, generous referral fees and how we can assist with your pet travel plans.

Slouchy

1-82, 4-96

slouchy

Smoozle & Bone

1-135

smoozleandbone.com

Snif Snax

1-10

snifsnax.uk

Snoozzzeee Dog Ltd

5-156

Unit 1 Ivy House Farm, Nantwich, GB, CW5 8BB

t 01270780227

e sales@snoozzzeeedog.com

snoozzzeeedog.com

snoozzzeeedog.com

Est 1997, Snoozzzeee Dog Returns to Crufts for 2024. For 27 years recognised as the UK’s oldest and trusted pet bed brand & accessories manufacturer in the Industry. Sarah Spencer and team welcome you to Hall 5 Island Stand 156. Machine Washable & Tumble Driable.

Snugbums – Posh Pets

2-126

snugbums.co.uk

So Posh

5-186

soposh.eu

SohoPoms

3-53

Hampden House, 76 Durham Road, London SW20 0TL t 07871126686

e info@sohopoms.com

SohopomsLondon soho_poms

sohopoms.com

Soho Poms are the UK’s leading providers of high-end clothing & accessories for the Pomeranian, We have 11 iconic SohoPomeranians that are TV/ movie stars.

Something Special Cheadle Ltd

5-62

somethingspecialcheadle.co.uk

Soopa Pets

1-36 soopapets.com

Spectrum Brands EMEA UK Limited

3-48

Spaces, Woking One, Unit 6, Albion House, High Street, Woking, GU21 6BG eukanuba.co.uk goodboy.co.uk furminator.net

Come visit us in Hall 3, Stand 48 to hear all about our fantastic brands and greats offers from EUKANUBA, GoodBoy & FURminator.

SSAFA – The Armed Forces charity

4-83

ssafa.org.uk

Stand Up To Cancer

3-84

Stix and Co

4-19

stixandco.co.uk

Stretch Seat

2-21

arkayuk.co.uk

Su-Bridge Pet Supplies

4-151, 4-152 su-bridge.co.uk

Sue Oliver Dog Grooming Courses

1-154

Sue Oliver Dog Grooming Studio Ltd, 17 Belper Road, Stanley Common, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6FP

t 07966141320

e courses@suedg.co.uk

sueoliverdoggroomingstudio sueoliver1697

sueoliverdoggroomingstudio. co.uk

Dog Grooming School in Derbyshire. Offering part time, one day a week Dog Grooming Courses with Qualifications, and also Canine First Aid, Dog Walking and Pet Sitting. We also perform sharpening services of clipper blades and scissors. ICMG & City & Guilds.

Summit Groomer Training Group

5-104

2 Henry Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3DR

t 01535661776

e enquiries@summitgroomer traininggroup.co.uk

summitgroomer summit_training_ summitgroomertraining group.co.uk

Working on behalf of dog groomer training centres throughout the UK providing an administrative link to City & Guilds, from student registration to final certification.

Support Dogs

2-58

supportdogs.org.uk

Sure Clinic Ltd

1-134, 4-150 sure-clinic.co.uk

Sutton Antiques Ltd

5-106

e sutton.antiques@btinternet. com

SWAG K9

5-74

e info@swagk9.co.uk swagk9.co.uk swagk9.co.uk

southwestagilitygoods.co.uk

Walk, train, play! SWAG headcollars, collars, leads, interactive toys, bungee toys, Goodyball treat balls, agility, flyball, pet dogs, something for everyone. UK small busines.

The Amaze Brush

4-81

amazebrush.com

The Animal Health Company

1-68

animal-health.co.uk

Our family run company has been trading for over 30 years. We make and sell our own products, ranging from disinfectants, herbal supplements, health care, shampoo’s & tea tree products. Customers sniff out our stand at Crufts, due to Odorkills unique smell. Our team look forward to meeting you all at Crufts.

The Animal People Recruitment Company

2-24

animalpeoplerecruitment.com

The Bedding Store

5-76

dogbeddingstore.co.uk

The Bottled Baking and Doggy Baking Co

4-110

The Caird Company

2-7a

20 Brampton Drive, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3SA

t 07912878068

e info@thecairdcompany.co.uk thecairdcompany/ thecairdcompany.co.uk

Dog wear that fits individual body types – promoting freedom of movement & endless adventure. Specialising in dog gear for medium to large dog breeds.

The Country Footwear Co

5-45b

thecountryfootwear.co.uk

The Farmers Dog

1-170

The Gallery SW3 5-128

thegallerysw3.com

The Golden Paste Company

1-98

Unit 51, Melmerby Industrial Estate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5HP

t 01423503319

e info@goldenpastecompany. com

thegoldenpastecompany TeamTurmeric thegoldenpastecompany goldenpastecompany.co.uk

The Golden Paste Company are experts in natural supplements. As a leading advocate of natural remedies, we offer a wide range of effective solutions.

The Green Poop Bag

1-22

e hello@greenpoopbag.co.uk greenpoopbag greenpoopbag greenpoopbag.co.uk

Award-winning, 100% plasticfree, certified compostable poop bags, with handles (even on rolls!) and bags of personality. Small change that doesn’t cost the Earth.

The Handbag Company 1-88

thehandbagcompany.org

The Innocent Hound 4-158

Unit 10, Ash Way, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7FA

t 01937841175

e woof@theinnocenthound. co.uk

theinnocenthound theinnocenthound theinnocenthound.co.uk

Our Yorkshire family-owned business produces air-dried dog and cat food and treats that are delicious, nutritious, and made with high-quality, responsibly sourced British meats.

The Jewellery Stop 4-93

thejewellerystop.com

The Knife Sharpener Guy 4-68

theknifesharpenerguy.co.uk

Syna Pearl

1-87b

sbproms@aol.com

doggybaking.com

bottledbaking.co.uk

crufts.org.uk

Exhibitor

The Little Dog Laughed

3-71

thelittledog.co.uk

The Little Pet Biscuit Company

4-44

e hello@littlepetbiscuitcompany. co.uk

LittlePetBiscuitCo petbiscuitco

littlepetbiscuitcompany.co.uk

Specialists in quality, low-fat dog biscuits, treats and chews. All canine tastes catered for –meaty, fishy or veggie! Chewers and playful dogs too.

The Muzzle Movement

5-182

Self Store Centre, Saxby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2SB

e support@ themuzzlemovement.com the.muzzle.movement the.muzzle.movement themuzzlemovement.com

A brand new muzzle in a beautiful range of colours, which are comfortable for dogs and designed by a behaviourist. Aiming to educate and advocate for muzzled dogs and their guardians; as well as promoting the correct fit of muzzles, forcefree training.

The Neutral Dog Company

2-52

theneutraldogcompany.co.uk

The Not Forgotten

3-15

thenotforgotten.org

The Orthotic Works

5-86

theorthoticwork.co.uk

The Paw Print Boutique

3-116a

thepawprintboutique.co.uk

The Pawdinary

2-44

thepawdinary.com

The Pawfume Shop

3-106

Direct 4 Pet, Unit 4, Burscough Industrail Estate, Ringtail Place, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 8LA t 07921802065

e thepawfumeshop@outlook. com

thepawfumeshop.com

thepawfumeshop.com thepawfumeshop.com

thepawfumeshop.com

Designer fragrances, shampoos, conditioners, gift sets and grooming tools for dogs! UK made.

The Pet Accountant

1-56

t 01228264652

e enquiries@petaccountant. co.uk

thepetaccountant the_pet_accountant petaccountant.co.uk

The Pet Accountant, which is run by Vicky and Lee, is a specialist accountancy firm that helps businesses across the UK with their finances.

The Profiles Range

1-109

Bradfords Farm, Bradfords Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5QP t 01825840022

e info@animalbrackets.co.uk theprofilesrange theprofilesrange animalbrackets.co.uk

Lead-racks, clocks, hanging basket brackets and more, our range of gift items is available in hundreds of designs, including every breed shown at Crufts.

The Profiles Range

5-120

Bradfords Farm, Bradfords Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5QP t 01825840022

e info@animalbrackets.co.uk theprofilesrange/ theprofilesrange/ animalbrackets.co.uk

Hand-crafted metal house/ kennel signs, made in the UK and sign-written on our stand to take home today. Available in every breed shown at Crufts.

The Spotted Dog Company

2-38

thespotteddogcompany.co.uk

The Wildlife Trusts

4-16

Meadow Farm, Blackthorn, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1TW t 03333207273

e info@wildlifefundraising.org wildlifetrusts wildlifetrusts thewildlifetrusts thewildlifetrusts.org

Our purpose is to bring wildlife back, to empower people to take meaningful action for nature and to create a society where nature matters.

The Woodland Trust 2-2

woodlandtrust.org.uk

Therapy Dogs

Nationwide

3-63

tdn.org.uk

Thomas & Co

3-126

Threads Est 2020 5-30

threads2020.co.uk

TikTok UK 2-5a

tiktok.com

crufts.org.uk

Titan Dog Show Trolleys

5-146

titandogshowtrolleys.co.uk

TOFT: Crochet your own dog

4-154

TOFTuk, Toft Studio, Toft Lane, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6NR toftuk toft_uk toftuk.com

Crochet your very own dog from our collection of over 80 different breeds using beginnerfriendly kits.

Topdog Designs

2-116

16 Stage Lane, wa13 9jb, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9JB

t 01925758178

e feline-topdog@ic24.net topdogdesigns.co.uk

Topdog Designs has been the leading brand in hoodies and t-shirts for dogs lovers at Crufts for over 25 years.

TopLife Formula 2-65

Yew Tree Farm, Bexton Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9BH

t 01565750576

e info@toplifeformula.com

TopLifeFormula

TopLifeFormula toplife_formula

toplifeformula.com

Dogs love milk, but can face digestive problems with cows’ milk. TopLife is made with highly digestible GOATS‚Äô milk, used and recommended by leading breeders for years. With added nutrients to suit different life stages, TopLife milk for dogs and puppies.

Totalcool 3-32

t 01200423109

e sales@totalcool.co.uk

UKtotalcool totalcooluk

totalcooluk

totalcool.co.uk

Totalcool provide a portable suite of leisure products designed to simplify life onthe-go and are built to work whenever you need them, wherever you are.

Trinkety Paws 2-122

Trinkety Paws Ltd, Chester House Estate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN29 7EZ t 07376934315

e info@trinketypaws.co.uk trinketypaws/ trinketypaws

trinketypaws.co.uk

Premium quality waterproof BioThane and Premium Rope Dog Accessories, expertly made in the UK, and suitable for all breeds and sizes. Our fashionable and functional Dog Collars & Leads, Show Leads and new Adventure Range, are all waterproof, easy wipe.

Trixie UK Pet Products Ltd

4-166

trixieuk.uk

Trophy Pet Foods

3-12

pero-online.co.uk

True to Life Toy Dogs

2-17

toyhorsecompany.com

Tuffies Dog Beds 5-50

tuffies.co.uk

Tug-E-Nuff 3-92

Unit 5 Tidwell Units, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2NR

t 01395642065

e hello@tug-e-nuff.com

tugenuff

tug-e-nuff

tug-e-nuff.co.uk

Interactive dog tug toys designed for fun and learning through the power of play.

Tuggs Fresh Dog Food

3-83 tuggs.uk

Twiggy Tags 2-110

M3, Hallen Industrial Estate, Hallen, Bristol, BS10 7SE

t 01174624183

e contact@twiggytags.co.uk twiggytags twiggytags

twiggytags.co.uk

Stylish, innovative and safe dog gear designed for the outdoors. For every dog, for every shape and size, for every adventure.

Peace of mind for pet owners.

See what your curious cat or playful pup is up to in real-time 1080p HD Live View, from wherever you are. With Two-Way Talk, you can speak to your pet and stop them from making mischief, right from your phone.

Our aim is to be the first port of call for pet owners and all who work with animals to find information and support as soon as the word cancer is mentioned. Our goal is to provide accurate information about the different types of cancer, their diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Remember, not all lumps are tumours and cancer is one of the most treatable of all the chronic diseases but “Let’s wait and see” is not a good option.

Hel p us help you help your pet

We depend on donations to fund our work.

The easiest way to donate is by scanning the JustGiving QR code: Visit www.animalcancertrustcharity.co.uk to learn more

Two Bare Feet

5-189

Unit B, Western Bowl, Torbay Business Park, Woodview Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7HP

t 01803554695

e sales@twobarefeet.co.uk twobarefeetcouk twobarefeetcouk twobarefeet.co.uk

Devon-based, Two Bare Feet has been serving outdoor and adventure enthusiasts with quality products at great prices for the whole family for decades.

UK Sniffer Dogs

5-64

418 Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2SJ t 07545893631

e info@uksnifferdogs.com uksnifferdogs uksnifferdogs uksnifferdogs.com

Scent detection and tracking for pet dogs. Dog owners? Come and find out more. Dog trainers? Become an instructor.

Unwritten

3-110

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Hand-crafted puppy candles and wax melts stored in classic and contemporary vessels. Unwritten have scented the homes of celebrities, stylists, bloggers and influencers!

Vale Pet Foods

2-55

Foxholes Farm, West Haddon Road, Crick, Northamptonshire, NN6 7NE

t 01455332003

e woof@valepetfoods.com

ValePetFoods valepetfoods valepetfoods.com

A British company producing premium dry food and raw foods for dogs. Promoting a single source formula provides excellent nutrition whichever diet you choose.

Vale Studio

5-47

2 Drill Hall Cottage, Willow St, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1AN

t 07861222791

e valestudio@hotmail.co.uk valestudio.com valestudio.com

valestudio.com

Ceramic sculpture of you dog, full of life and character

Vamoosh

2-114

vamooshcleans.com

Vetbed Animal Care

4-34

Unit 2 Cavendish Road Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3TE

t 01284761131

e sales@vetbed.co.uk petlifeinternational petlife_online petlifeonline.co.uk

Manufacturers of quality bedding and healthcare products for pets - including the Original Vetbed.

Veterinary Canine Reproduction Ltd

2-105

vetcaninerepro.co.uk

Vibrrex

5-94 sbproms@aol.com

Victoria Borton Photography

2-13

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

e hello@vbortonphotography. co.uk

VBortonPhotography

vborton_photography vbortonphotography.co.uk

Dog & Equine photographer based in Worcestershire. If your life revolves around your furry friends, filled with hours spent walking, training, and enjoying their company, you’ll love this experience. We will capture beautiful memories of your pets.

Vita Animal Health

5-102

Vita House, London Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7PG

t 01256591032

e info@vitaanimalhealth.com

vitaanimalhealth

vitapethealth

vitaanimalhealth

vitaanimalhealth.com

A full range of high-quality pet supplements to soothe stiff joints, support immunity, gastrointestinal protection and a revolutionary wound cream for all species.

Voyager Innovations

4-18, 4-120

magnetichealthcare.com

Voyager Pets

2-106

Suite 2, Arran House, Arran Road, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 3DZ

t 01738317693

e sales@voyagerlife.uk

VoyagerCBD

VoyagerCBD voyagercbd

voyagercbd.com/pets-corner

Voyager creates an awardwinning hemp pet care range, which includes shampoo, paw balm, spritz and hemp seed oil alongside a selection of hemp pet accessories.

crufts.org.uk

Walkies The Board Game

2-1

9 Arkwright Drive Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 1FX

t 07590307787

e walkiestheboardgame@ outlook.com

walkiestheboardgame walkiestheboardgame walkiestheboardgame walkiestheboardgame.co.uk

A fun family board game all about dogs. Test your dog knowledge to collect enough Treat and Paw Tokens to win the Dog Toy Trophy!

Waring Brooke

1-136

waringbrooke.com

Warwickshire Clothing

2-54

48 Warstock Road, Kampia House, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4ST

t 07973428341

e info@warwickshireclothing. com

WarwickshireClothing warwickshireclothing warwickshireclothing.com

Retailers of quality outdoor and country clothing, specialists in Craghoppers, Regatta, Trespass, Percussion, Sherwood, Ridgeline, Hazy Blue. Waterproof changing robes.

Welligogs

2-28

Brocton Holme, Brocton, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0TX t 01785662277

e mail@welligogs.com welligogs Welligogsltd welligogs.ltd welligogs.com

Intensely focused on marrying impeccable clothing and footwear design with function and quality, we have a sustainably focused mindset with a distinctly British edge.

Wellness CORE

2-76

wellnesscore.eu/en-uk/products/dogs/

Meet Wellness CORE, nutrition that not only tastes great, but also contains all the natural ingredients to help your dog thrive from the inside out.

West Midlands Police

3-49a

WHIMZEES

2-76

whimzees_dog_treats whimzees.com

Meet WHIMZEES® By Wellness, fun and effective dental treats that helps remove plaque and tartar and reduce the bacteria that causes bad breath – all while they chew!

White Hawk Products

1-108

whitehawkproducts.com

Wiff Waff Designs

5-78

Unit 47 Sneinton Market, Freckingham Street, Nottingham, NG1 1DQ

t 07967014159

e hello@wiffwaffdesigns.com wiffwaffdesigns wiffwaffdesigns wiffwaffdesigns.com

Wiff Waff Designs - the home of quality Dog Collars, Leads, Bow Ties and Bandanas. All handmade in Nottingham. We also offer a bespoke service on all our handmade products to ensure the perfect fit and design.

Wild Pack

2-15

167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London W1W 5PF

e hello@wildpack.com JoinTheWildPack jointhewildpack wildpack.com

Join the raw revolution! Toff’s new delicious & nutritious raw dog food subscription service. Offering 6 delicious recipes & treats for dogs & puppies.

Wilsons

Pet Food

4-136

wilsonspetfood.co.uk

Wonky

Donkey Boutique

2-32

wonkydonkeyboutique.co.uk

Wood Like to Play 4-80

Woodgreen 5-58

Woolf

Snacks –Natural Dog & Cat Treats

2-34

177 Vale Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 0PJ t 07525650095

e orders@woolfsnacks.co.uk woolfsnacks_uk woolfsnacks.co.uk

Bringing your dog the best variety of healthy and tasty snacks. Designed for dogs of all sizes, Using 100% high-quality protein sources.

World Dog Show 3-16

worlddogshow2024.com

Croatian Kennel Club will host the World Dog Shows 2024 which will be held in Zagreb, Croatia. 24.04. CACIB International Spring Show for all breeds 25.-28.04.2024 World Dog Show (morning) + Croatia Winner CAC (afternoon). Last entry deadline: March 10th ***Croatia doesn’t have any restrictions connected with Veterinarian issues or banned breeds.

Wormcount Vet Lab 5-40

Boughton Mill Farm, Welford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8AB

t 01604372382

e info@wormcount.com WormcountDotcomLab wormcount.comvetlab wormcount.com

The UK’s original independent faecal-testing laboratory specialising in parasitology screens. Free advice on your dog’s parasite control regime from our registered animal medicines advisors.

Wow Grooming 5-83

24 Holders Hill Avenue, Hendon, London, NW4 1ET

t 07597374117

e wowgroomingltd@gmail.com

Wowgroomingltd

wowgroominguk

wowgrooming.co.uk

Scissors, scissor sharpening on site. Shampoo, colognes, grooming sprays, slicker brushes, combs, Made in the UK.

Wuffable 3-31

WWF 1-54 wwf.org.uk

Wyld Cub

4-94 wyldcub.com

Xtra Dog 1-124

xtra.dog

Yakeese Dog Treats 2-20

t 07973 390340

e yakeese@gmail.com

yakeese.com

Each bar contains 40-50% Yak milk and just three other ingredients. Direct from the Himalayan Mountains. Sustainable, no waste, natural and long-lasting healthy treats!

Yakers

1-44

kennelpak.co.uk

Years.com

2-42 years.com

Yorkshires Finest Pet Foods 5-36

35 Leeming Lane, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL79RR

t 07803825495

e yorkshiresfinestpetfood@ yahoo.com

yorkshiresfinestpetfood.com

Premium family owned dog food brand, covering all the UK and multi-award-winning. We also stock natural dog treats and toys.

Your Dog Magazine 4-32

yourdog.co.uk

YuMOVE 3-66

t 01462 416866

e info@lintbells.com yumove_uk

YuMOVE UK

YuMOVE, the UK’s no.1 veterinary joint supplement brand,1 are supported by 15 years of scientific research and trusted by owners to support their beloved pets. 1Kynetec VetTrak December 2023. Sales of YuMOVE branded products through veterinary wholesalers.

crufts.org.uk

needs YOU!

Are you a friendly dog or cat and want to visit people in your local community? Would your human be interested in becoming a volunteer accredited assessor?

If you answered yes to either of the above, WE want to hear from you!

Ask your human to scan this code and complete our form OR visit our stand Hall 4-160

What’s on Thursday

Day one Utility and Toy

08.15 Agility – Crufts Novice Cup final (Jumping)

09.25 Agility – Championships Small/ Medium (Jumping)

10.30 Heelwork to Music competition

11.50 Break

12.30 Agility – Crufts Novice Cup final (Agility)

13.25 Agility – Championships Small/Medium (Agility)

14.15 Young Kennel Club Jumping Cup

15.12 Flyball Team – The Last 16

15.50 Heelwork to Music competition winner

15.55 West Midlands Police Dog display

16.25 Break

17.00 Agility Championships – Small/Medium final

17.40 Junior Warrant competition final

18.00 Vulnerable British & Irish Breeds competition final

18.25 Group Judging (Utility) and presentation

19.15 Group Judging (Toy) and presentation

20.05 Programme Ends

Did you know?

Over 24,000 dogs will be at Crufts over the four days of the show. There will also be 3,776 dogs from 49 different countries competing.

Resorts World Arena

The Resorts World

Arena seats 7,000 and showcases displays as well as Best in Show.

Anna Szabo©

Thursday breed entries

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What’s on Friday

Day two Gundog

08.30

10.20 Agility – Crufts Medium ABC & Intermediate/Large Novice ABC final (Jumping)

11.00 Agility – Crufts Singles heat Small, Medium, Intermediate and Large (Jumping)

11.55 Freestyle Heelwork to Music competition

13.10 Break

13.30 Agility - Crufts Singles heat Small, Medium, Intermediate and Large (Agility)

14.25 Agility – Crufts Medium ABC and Intermediate/Large Novice ABC final (Agility)

15.15

16.00

16.05

16.30

17.10

17.55

18.20

18.40

19.00

19.10

19.15

20.05

Did you know?

There will be 15 hours 30 minutes of Crufts on Channel 4 and More 4 over the four days of the show

Anna Szabo©

What’s on Saturday

Day three Working and Pastoral

08.15 Agility – International Invitation Large (Jumping)

09.00 Scruffts semi finals

10.00 Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme display

10.30 Hoopers display

11.00 Southern Golden Retriever display team

11.20 West Midlands Police Dog display

11.50 Heelwork to Music – Freestyle International competition

13.15 Break

13.40 Agility – International Invitation Large (Agility)

14.20 Agility - Young Kennel Club Agility Dog of the Year finals

15.40 Flyball – Young Kennel Club Flyball finals followed by Team quarter finals

16.25 Break

17.00 Agility – International Invitation Large – Agility finals

17.40 Scruffts final

18.05 Heelwork to Music – Freestyle International Winner

18.10 Obedience Champion (Dog) and Reserve (Dog) display

18.25 Group Judging (Working) and presentation

19.15 Group Judging (Pastoral) and presentation

20.05 Programme ends

Did you know?

222 different breeds of dogs will be competing at Crufts and there will be a Hoopers demonstration in the main arena for the first time on Saturday.

Resorts

World Arena

The Resorts World Arena seats 7,000 and showcases displays as well as Best in Show.

Anna Szabo©

What’s on Sunday

08.45 Agility – Championships Intermediate/ Large (Jumping)

09.50 Rescue Dog Agility

10.10 Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme display

10.40 Heelwork to Music winner

10.45 Dog Activities display

11.15 Southern Golden Retriever display team

11.35 Break

12.00 Agility Championships Intermediate/ Large (Agility)

13.05 Medical Detection Dogs display team

13.40 Break – Arena cleared

15.00 Doors open to ticket holders

16.15 Samantha Oxborough, classical singer

16.30 Flyball Team – semi finals and final

17.00 Agility – Championship Intermediate/ Large – final

17.40 The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award

17.50 Young Kennel Club Stakes final/presentation

18.00 Group Judging (Terrier) and presentation

18.50 Group Judging (Hound) and presentation

19.50 Samantha Oxborough, classical singer

20.00 West Midlands Police Dog display team

20.20 Presentation of Police Dog Team Operational and Humanitarian Action of the Year Award

Did you know?

The Jack Russell Terrier, Kooikerhondje and Lagotto Romagnolo will be eligible for Challenge Certificates for the first time at Crufts 2024.

20.27 Samantha Oxborough, classical singer

20.30 Best in Show and presentation

21.00 Programme ends

Anna Szabo©

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The UK’s leading pet relocation specialists, we are revitalising the pet travel industry, setting new standards in service and delivery through innovation and positive professional relationships.

The UK’s leading pet relocation specialists, we are revitalising the pet travel industry, setting new standards in service and delivery through innovation and positive professional relationships.

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Dog benches

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Hall

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Hall 1

Ring 1 - 8

Crufts Shop

Hall 2

Ring 9 - 14

Hall 3

Kennel Club stand

Young Kennel Club

Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme

Dog Activities

Discover Dogs

Hall 4

Ring 15 - 24

Hall 5

Ring 25 - 36

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Hall 5

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