The Crufts Dog Show is the world's largest show of its kind, as announced by the Guinnes World Records>>.
This is no longer just an exhibition, Crufts celebrates the role dogs play in our lives in every respect.
The organizer and host of the event is The Kennel Club, the English Dog Breeding Organization. The large-scale exhibition rich in programs and attractions, the Crufts Dog Show 2014, will be held between March 6 and 9, a four-day (Thursday to Sunday) exhibition series. The venue is the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England, abbreviated as NEC. In this event center, breed judging will take place over four days starting at 9:50 and 9:30 AM, as well as entertaining programs such as Agility, Obedience, Flyball, and Heelwork to Music competitions.
The future generations will also take part in various competitions. The Kennel Club organizes the International Junior Handling competition final at this Show, where the best Junior Handlers from different countries compete.
More information and the list of participants can be viewed>>.
International Junior Handling final:
The Young Kennel Club has its own stand at the exhibition and participates in various competitions on all four days.
Further information can be viewed>>.
The list of breed judges for all four days can be viewed>>.
The distribution of Crufts Dog Show judging by groups is as follows:
On March 6, 2014, Thursday, judging will take place for the following groups:
Working Group and Pastoral Group
(The Working Group and the Pastoral Dogs Group)
The selection of the best 4 from the BOB winners of the Working group breeds:
The selection of the best 4 from the BOB winners of the Pastoral group breeds:
Programs for Thursday aside from judging can be viewed>>.
On March 7, 2014, Friday, the following groups’ breeds will be judged:
Terrier Group and Hound Group
(The Terrier Group and the Hunting Dogs Group)
The selection of the best 4 from the BOB winners of the Terrier group breeds:
The selection of the best 4 from the BOB winners of the Hound group breeds:
Programs for Friday besides the judging can be viewed>>.
On March 8, 2014, Saturday, dogs belonging to the following groups will be judged:
Utility Group and Toy Group
(The mixed group and the toy group)
Selection of the best 4 from the BOB winning dogs of the breeds belonging to the Utility group:
Selection of the best 4 from the BOB winning dogs of the breeds belonging to the Toy group:
Programs for Saturday besides the judging can be viewed>>.
On March 9, 2014, Sunday, the final day, dogs from the following group will be judged:
Gundog Group
(the other Hunting Dog group)
Selection of the best 4 from the BOB winning dogs of the breeds belonging to the Gundog group:
Best In Show:
Programs for Sunday besides the judging can be viewed>>.
The list of judges of other programs can be viewed>>.
The list of judges for the Young Kennel Club (YKC) classes can be viewed>>.
The final of the YKC Young Kennel Club competition:
The final of the Flyball team competition:
The first place winners of the "Heelwork To Music" freestyle music competition:
The Kennel Club is mostly made up of recognized breed clubs where people who breed or like the same breeds meet, driven by their love of the breed. Many clubs offer special activities or seminars for breeders, or organize social gatherings that breed enthusiasts and their dogs enjoy equally. The Kennel Club has classified the various breeds into seven groups by type. The groups are as follows:
Gundog Group (Group of Hunting Dogs): Within the breed clubs, this group includes dogs that were originally trained to search for live game and/or shot and wounded game. This group can be further divided into four categories, which are Retrievers, Spaniels, dogs searching for wounded game, and Pointers and Setters – although many breeds are capable of performing the same work within these subgroups. Thanks to their temperament, these dogs can live as ideal and versatile companions in the family.
Breeds belonging to this group can be viewed>>.
Hound Group (Group of Hunting Dogs): Within the breed clubs, these breeds were also originally used for hunting, based on their excellent sense of smell and/or their remarkable speed. Hunting dogs that work based on scent include the Beagle and Bloodhound, while those hunting based on remarkable speed include Greyhounds and Whippets. Many of them enjoy and appreciate significant physical exercise; in addition, they can be dignified, reserved, and reliable companions for people.
Breeds belonging to this group can be viewed>>.
Pastoral Group (Group of Shepherd Dogs): Within the breed clubs, this group consists of herding dogs whose work is related to herding cattle, sheep, reindeer, and other cloven-hoofed animals. These types of dogs usually have a weather-resistant double coat, which serves to protect dogs working in extreme weather conditions from the elements. Some of the breeds in this group include the Collie family, the Old English Sheepdog, and the Samoyeds, who have worked in reindeer herding for centuries.
Breeds belonging to this group can be viewed>>.
Terrier Group (Terrier group): Within the breed clubs, these are dogs that were originally bred and are still used today to combat pests. The word "Terrier" derives from the Latin word "Terra," which means "Earth." These bold dogs have been selectively bred so that only the very brave and tough individuals continue to work against foxes, badgers, rats, and otters (just to mention a few) both above and below ground. Terrier-type dogs have been known since ancient times; painters and writers have long depicted these dogs in their paintings and stories in the Middle Ages, recounting their work.
Breeds belonging to this group can be viewed>>.
Toy Group (Group of Small-sized Dogs, Lapdogs): Within the breed clubs, Toy breeds are small-sized dogs or lapdogs. Some Toy breeds were bred for these purposes, while a few were placed in this group primarily because of their small size. These breeds should have a friendly personality and attentive affection towards their owners. They do not require much physical exercise, and some of them are quite picky eaters.
Breeds belonging to this group can be viewed>>.
Utility Group (Mixed group): Within the breed clubs this group consists of various breeds that were originally bred not for sporting purposes, such as the Bulldog, Dalmatian, Akita, and Poodle. The group's name, "Utility," essentially means usable for a purpose, and because of this trait, the group is made up of extremely mixed and diverse breeds. Most breeds in the group have been selectively bred for a special function (which is neither sport nor work). Some breeds in the group are among the oldest documented breeds in the world.
Breeds belonging to the group can be viewed>>.
Working Group: Within the breed clubs the dogs belonging to the group have been selectively bred to become good search and rescue dogs. The working group undoubtedly consists of some very heroic dog breeds that assist humans in many areas of life, including the Boxer, Great Dane, and Saint Bernard. This group is made up of true specialists who excel in their respective fields.
Breeds belonging to the group can be viewed>>.
The Crufts Dog Show also enjoys significant media attention. The first television broadcast can be traced back to 1950 by the BBC television company. Starting from the year 2009, judging and various dog presentations can be followed online on the YouTube channel.
Live broadcast from the first day of the Crufts Dog Show, from the NEC Arena, judging of the Working and Pastoral group breeds, and we can also see Agility, Flyball, Heelwork To Music presentations. On March 6, 2014, Thursday, starting at 9:50 AM the live broadcast can be viewed:
Live broadcast from the second day of the Crufts Dog Show, from the NEC Arena, judging of the Terrier and Hound group breeds, and we can also see Agility, Flyball, Heelwork To Music presentations. On March 7, 2014, Friday, starting at 9:30 AM the live broadcast can be viewed:
Live broadcast from the third day of the Crufts Dog Show, from the NEC Arena, judging of the Utility and Toy group breeds, and we can also see Agility, Flyball, Heelwork To Music presentations. On March 8, 2014, Saturday, starting at 9:30 AM the live broadcast can be viewed:
Live broadcast from the fourth day of the Crufts Dog Show, from the NEC Arena, judging of the Gundog group breeds, and we can also see Agility, Flyball, Heelwork To Music presentations and of course the Best In Show. On March 9, 2014, Sunday, starting at 9:30 AM the live broadcast can be viewed:
Location is the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, London. The NEC is the United Kingdom's premier exhibition venue, hosting more than 500 events annually with over 33,000 exhibiting companies. The NEC opened its doors in 1976 and has since become one of Europe's most prestigious exhibition and event centers – ranked first in the UK by both organizers and visitors. The fantastic flexible spaces are ideal for holding all kinds of events.
At the NEC Centre there are more than 186,000 sq. m. of indoor space, 20 interconnected halls, 34 modern conference rooms, as well as the LG Arena on-site with a capacity of 15,600 people. Outdoors, there is over 160 hectares of open space and 75 hectares of wooded area, providing room for various outdoor activities.
Over the years the NEC has grown larger, adding new developments and innovations to continuously meet changing demands. It seems successful, as the various exhibitions and annual programs attract 2.1 million visitors each year. In the past 37 years, the NEC has welcomed more people than the population of the United Kingdom. More than 60 million visitors have attended various events.
At the Exhibition Centre, the fantastic Resorts World Leisure Complex is planned to open in spring 2015 – a four-star hotel with five-star suites, and an exciting mix of wellness, cinema, casino, luxury shopping centers, restaurants, and cafés, a great place for visitors from all over the world.
The unique location is easily accessible by public transport, with NEC just a 5-minute walk from Birmingham Airport and the train station.
More information about the NEC Exhibition Centre can be viewed>>.
The show rings will be located in halls 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4, and 5 as well as in the Arena. More information can be viewed>>.
Photos and images of dogs belonging to various groups can be viewed in the Dog photos and images directory>>. (if you click on the group name, the breeds will appear, and by clicking on their names you can view photos, pictures, drawings, and paintings made of them)
We also recommend the official Facebook page of Crufts Dog Show>>.
Crufts Dog Show Google+ page>>.
The Crufts YouTube channel, where you can see many videos going back years>>.
The official website of The Kennel Club can be viewed>>.
The Kennel Club Facebook page can be viewed>>.
YKC Young Kennel Club website can be viewed>>.
YKC Young Kennel Club Facebook page can be viewed>>.
If you are a dog exhibitor, or if you are interested in the world of dog shows, I recommend the author’s official website, where the dog show calendars from past years, the official 2020 MEOESZ dog show calendar, and all 2020 MEOESZ dog shows in Hungarian and English language recommendations will be available in the usual format!
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