Crufts 2011

Crufts 2011 begins at the NEC Birmingham on Thursday 10^th March through until Sunday 13^th March when the ‘Best in Show’ is finally announced. Over the four days there will be lots happening within the outside halls and the main arena which has seating for up to 6,000.

Day 1 in the main arena shows a variety of Sporting & Gun Dogs such as Pointers and Labrador Retrievers with various capabilities on display from agility to heelwork culminating in a parade of gamekeepers’ finalists when they will be judged and presented with their prizes. The obedience ring is located in Hall 5 and here you can view the Obedience World Cup with challengers from across the globe competing for the coveted trophy.

Day 2 sees working and pastoral dogs, such as German shepherd and Rough Collie breeds, being put through their paces with great entertainment from the challenges put to these tireless animals. The obedience ring is located in Hall 5 and here you can view the Obedience World Cup with challengers from across the globe competing for the coveted trophy.

Day 3 is the turn of the terriers and hound group breeds with a whole host of dog displays and competitions including everything from agility to Best in Show. The obedience ring is located in Hall 5 and here you can view the Obedience World Cup with challengers from across the globe competing for the coveted trophy.

Day 4 is the final day at Crufts and features Toy and Utility breeds such as the adored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Miniature Poodle breeds. The obedience ring is located in Hall 5 and here you can view the Obedience World Cup with challengers from across the globe competing for the coveted trophy.

Each day on the dog activities stand in the dog activities ring you will find lots of information telling you how to become involved in dog activities which is something that the Kennel Club is passionate about and will have experts on hand to tell you about getting started.

There is also the YKC (Young Kennel Club) on hand for the younger generation of dog lovers and owners. This club is for 6-24 year olds and has a full programme of high class competition for its members to be enjoyed at Crufts 2011.

In the outside halls will be lots of exhibitors showing many dog products from dog foods to other dog equipment but before you buy anything check out Home Pet Shop where you can buy pet products online at their pet supermarket and get free delivery on orders over £35!

About Dogs-The Whippet

The Whippet was developed in the north of England during the late 19^th Century. It was seen as an alternative to the larger greyhound and was perhaps achieved by crossbreeding Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds and some terrier breeds. The ultimate goal was to get a dog that was still good for racing and coursing but was on the small side and quick with lots of stamina.

The Whippet is widely thought to be the fastest four-legged animal for its size on earth attaining speeds of almost 40mph (64km/h) and was first recognised by the British Kennel Club in 1890. A breed club was then founded in 1899 from when Whippets became a popular show dog.
They tend to make an affectionate companion compared to most hounds of its type and are usually quiet around the home. However they love the chance to be in the open from where they can run freely.
Whippets can sometimes suffer from stomach upsets with many foods and for this reason there are a number ofspecial diet foods available to buy from Home Pet Shop which usually help to alleviate this problem.
Other performance foods such as high energy hypoallergenic nuggets which maximise performance under racing conditions and provide the ultimate high performance diet are also increasingly popular.