Well thats not the case in my breed, we are there to promote our breed in a true and responsible light. If you know otherwise, whatever breed it is, Id mention it to the KC. I dont doubt some people use DD to get a dog in, but I can only say please do something about it.


Again, people are not there to promote spaying or neutering, you should of written or spoken to the breed club and made your point to them very clear, its about the breed and nothing else. When Im allotting people for different days, I always tell them who else will be on that day, and any of them are free to change if they wish, Id hate to think that anyone was there with somebody they would rather not be. I also have several people if possible for each day, ensuring everyone has time for themselves, their dogs and time to get around if they so choose.

Perhaps you should raise your concerns, breeds need people with experience, they dont need people who are uncomfortable with the people they are working with, thats not fair on anyone.

The thing I find with DD and our breeds is that in greyhounds it is done by the greyhound rescue groups and they only have ex racers on the stand. Unless it is hound day and people actually go down to hall 5 and the greyhound ring they will never learn that there are actually 2 types of greyhound and they are quite different. If anyone wants to go into showing greyhounds they will only see the ex racers on the breed stand. Not that you can't show an ex racer I do myself but to ber serious about showing the breed you need a show bred.

No worries hun, look forward to it, it'll be nice to catch up.

Yeah I have to say it's always a bit of a disappointment for me too. So many on the stands seem unwilling to chat which is a bit bizarre considering that's what they're there to do surely!

I've always wanted to go to Discover Dogs (is it in London now?) that's on later in the year, but DD at Crufts always puts me off.

I've not done crufts before....can I go to DD on a normal day ticket? I'm going on Sat is DD still on? x

Yes DD is on every day at Crufts it's included in the normal ticket, located in Hall 3 I think? You can't miss it tbh!

Awesome the kids will love it Thank you (sorry if I sound like a dumb novice hee hee!) xx

Kids just got really excited at the thought of seeing loads of different breeds think its an excellent way of them getting to see so many lovely dogs

I think its a shame that people are critisising those willing to give up time to support their breed, when they havent volunteered nor done anything to change it as they seem to think things are wrong. I feel very sorry for those breeds, it will be worth chatting to them this time and see how they feel about it themselves.

Crufts is supposed to be the crem-de-la-crem event of the dog showoff year, a showcase (I personally don't think it is) but it is organised by The Kennel Club and there is something for everyone - the rules are on their website. It is an International Event. I don't think anybody can get BOB in the first year with only owning one dog and starting out (but you could try your Bobo in the Agility, Flyball or obedience if you have been to a club. It is all quite complicated. I would like to go again this year (as a spectator) if my trusty steed (car) will get me there, but it should be if I look after it and feed and water it.