{"id":1286,"date":"2026-02-16T10:16:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T09:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zackshine.it\/march-is-synonymous-with-crufts-for-us\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:40:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:40:33","slug":"march-is-synonymous-with-crufts-for-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zackshine.it\/en\/march-is-synonymous-with-crufts-for-us\/","title":{"rendered":"March is synonymous with CRUFTS for us."},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”489″ img_size=”medium” css=”” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_inline=”no”][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]This is a photo from last year in the CRUFTS ring.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=”” woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]For dog lovers for breeders for those who want to witness a wonderful show starring the dog , the Crufts!<\/b><\/p>\n

Crufts is not just an event: it is the “Super Bowl” of the dog world. Founded in 1891 by Charles Cruft, it has evolved from a modest terrier show to what is now officially the world’s largest dog event. Crufts is now a British institution held annually at the NEC in Birmingham in March. <\/p>\n

Organized by The Kennel Club<\/b>, Crufts is not just a beauty pageant. It is a 360-degree celebration of the relationship between man and dog, lasting four days and culminating in the awarding of the prestigious title of Best in Show<\/b>.
\nFrom March 5 to 8, 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham, UK the event will be held with the following schedule of judging:
\nThursday, March 5: Working and Shepherding
\nFriday, March 6: Terrier and Hound
\nSaturday, March 7: Utility and Toy
\nSunday, March 8: Gundog <\/p>\n

Morphological judgments are only one part of the entire event; in fact, Crufts hosts incredible tests of skill that showcase the dogs’ intelligence and athleticism:<\/p>\n

Agility: An obstacle course where speed and accuracy are everything.
\nFlyball: A fast-paced team relay race that gets the audience going crazy.
\nHeelwork to Music: Basically sport dancing with the dog.
\nObedience: A test of discipline at the highest level.
\nScruffts: A competition dedicated exclusively to half-breeds, rewarding character and health rather than breed standard.<\/p>\n

All of this takes place in adjacent pavilions, to be toured with map in hand, which are well-kept in all aspects lights, carpets, gadgets. Some pavilions are dedicated to booths where you can buy all kinds of products from grooming to dog-themed items. <\/p>\n

In short as a visitor it is worth going and paying an entrance fee.<\/p>\n

For us breeders, it is the most important dog show of the year, to participate as an exhibitor you must have qualified Crufts in the previous year, and achieving a good result is the greatest gratification you could wish for.<\/p>\n

The last year a westies was awarded BEST IN SHOW was 2016: a wonderful little dog Ch Burneze Geordie Girl called DEVON was bred and owned by Marie Burns.<\/span><\/p>\n

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