The Latest Crufts News and Press Releases
8/2/2022
Crufts 2022 – The world’s most famous dog show welcomes dog lovers back to NEC Birmingham
Dog lovers the world over will rejoice in the return of Crufts this year, following the cancellation of the show in 2021 due to the pandemic. This year’s event will welcome over 20,000 dogs, taking part in a wide variety of competitions and displays over the four days of the world’s most famous dog show, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 10 - 13 March.
18/1/2022
Crufts entries closing date extended until midnight on Thursday 27 January
The closing date for online entries for Crufts 2022 has been extended until midnight on Thursday 27 January, for dogs which have qualified for the show. Postal entries have already closed.
12/1/2022
Nominations open for The Kennel Club Accredited Instructor of the Year award
The Kennel Club has today (12 January) opened nominations for its Kennel Club Accredited Instructor of the Year Award, which will celebrate the achievements of those who have gained Kennel Club accreditation.
21/12/2021
Crufts 2022 – Entries closing soon
Exhibitors are reminded that online entries for Crufts 2022 close on Monday 24 January, for dogs which have qualified for the show. Those exhibitors who prefer to send their entry by post must have done so by Monday 10 January (postmark).
30/11/2021
Dog lovers welcome the return of Crufts in 2022: Entries now open
From Wednesday 1 December, entries will be open for Crufts which will be making a welcome return next year to the NEC, Birmingham on 10th - 13th March 2022 after a gap of one year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
17/6/2021
Crufts 2022 qualifications updated for imported register breeds
As a result of feedback received from exhibitors, the Crufts Committee has amended the Crufts qualification criteria for the 2022 show in relation to Imported Register Breed classes, The Kennel Club has announced.
4/5/2021
Crufts 2022 update- qualifications and groups
Following the news of the cancellation of Crufts 2021, meetings have been taking place regarding the impact of the pandemic on Crufts 2022.
26/3/2021
Crufts 2021 – Kennel Club statement 26/03/2021
It is with deep regret that The Kennel Club has decided to cancel Crufts 2021, which was due to take place from 15 – 18 July.
17/3/2020
Staffordshire dog and owner become Crufts Obedience Champions
A Border Collie named Tsu'tey and his owner Shirley Clowes from Stone, Staffordshire took home one of the top obedience prizes at Crufts after winning the Obedience Championship for Dogs. The judge was Michelle Newman and this win gave Tsu’tey his Obedience Champion crown.
