Qualifiers
How to qualify for Crufts
Every dog that competes at Crufts has earned their place - and that’s what makes the event so special. From pedigree champions to talented agility and obedience competitors, every dog has qualified through hard work, skill and a true bond with their owner.
Whether you’re showing, competing in dog sports, or training towards your next big event, you’ll find everything you need to know about how to qualify for Crufts right here. Each discipline has its own set of qualifying events and criteria, so explore the sections below to find out how you and your dog could make it to the green carpet at the world’s greatest celebration of dogs.
- Qualifiers for Agility
- Qualifiers for Dog Showing
- Qualifiers for Flyball
- Qualifiers for Heelwork to Music
- Qualifiers for Obreedience
Explore our activities below to learn more about each discipline and view available qualification details:
Agility
Expand your skills and learn more about Dog Agility & Jumping Training & Competing.
Flyball
Expand your skills and learn more about Dog Flyball Training & Competing
Heelwork to Music
One of the highlights of a Heelwork to Music (HTM) competitor's career is the opportunity to compete in front of an audience of thousands at Crufts.
Obedience
Expand your skills and learn more about Competitive Obedience Training & Competing.
Obreedience
Obreedience invites various breeds to ‘have a go’ in competitive obedience in a more fun, relaxed environment.
Rally
With simple tasks to perform, Rally provides a great opportunity for dogs and their owners to bond while showcasing their skills.
Showing
The most popular form of canine competition in this country is the dog show - the contest for purebred dogs registered with The Kennel Club.
Team GB
From agility to heelwork to music, Canine Team GB represents the very best of British dog sport.
Working
Working trials are a competitive activity based on the civilian equivalent of police dog work. They are physically demanding, and both dog and owner need to be healthy and fit.
