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We are looking for remarkable stories from Crufts competitors, breeders and dog lovers to show everyone the range of people who enjoy competing in dog activities, the unique and special relationship between those dogs and their owners, and how dogs can change our lives. Please complete the survey below with as much detail as possible.

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1. Please tick any of the categories that your and/or your dog’s Crufts story could fit (tick all that apply). *

Dog overcame adversity
Dog helps change my life or lives of others
I found love through my dog
I’m one of the oldest or youngest competitors in field
I lost weight with dog
I overcame adversity with the help of my dog
I am part of a family or a number of generations competing at Crufts/other
I have a quirky story about my dog
My dog changed the lives of our other pets/has an unusual friendship or bond with other pets
My dog helps my mental health
My dog has helped me overcome illness
My dog improves my physical health
My dog helped me through lockdown
Doppelgängers – I look like my dog
I surprised myself by how quickly I came to be competing at Crufts
My dog has a job or takes part in other activities or charitable work outside of the show ring
Other (please specify)

2. Briefly tell us about your/your dog’s story *

3. Please complete the form below

Title *

Name *

Age *

Town *

County *

Daytime tel no *

Evening tel no *

Email *

Job title (optional)

Ethnicity (optional)

Dog name competing (pet name and Kennel Club name)

Dog breed competing

Did your dog come from a Kennel Club Assured Breeder? *

Dog's age *

Does your dog have a social media account (Instagram, Twitter or Facebook), if so what is their name or handle?

4. What day(s) are you competing at Crufts? *

Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

5. What discipline(s) are you competing in? *

Showing
Agility
Flyball
Heelwork to Music
Obedience
Display Team
Other (please specify)

6. Are you happy to talk to the press about your story? (Please note that we will only ever provide your details to press for positive stories that celebrate dogs and Crufts)

Yes No

Finally, a few extra details will help us to build a picture about your dog related experiences.

7. Have you/your dog competed at Crufts before?

Me My Dog Both Neither

If yes, how many years have you both competed for and have you had any wins?

8. How long have you been involved in your dog sport, and have you had any notable win?

9. Have others in your family been involved in the dog sport and can you tell us who?

10. Have you ever been a Crufts judge?

Yes No

If yes, what competition and year?

11. Do you breed dogs?

Yes, I breed dogs and am a Kennel Club Assured Breeder Yes, I breed dogs but I am not a Kennel Club Assured Breeder No, I don't breed dogs

12. If yes, have you ever bred a Crufts winner?

Yes No

If yes, please name the Crufts winner.

13. Have you received any publicity for your story before and if so, can you name where?

Yes No

If Yes, can you name where?

Would you be comfortable speaking to the media, for example local radio or television, if the opportunity arose? *

14. Please attach a photo of you and your dog (you can attach up to three, which might include you and your dog together, your dog enjoying life at home or enjoying a canine activity)

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