Yesterday, my humans left me at home (meanies...) to go to the biggest dog show in the world, Crufts! The show seems to get better and better every year and this year it did not disappoint.
The humans started their brilliant day in the Main Arena where they caught the end of an agility competition and then a show they watch every year: the international Heelwork to Music Freestyle competition!
Agility...
And Heelwork to Music!
One of the impressive routines was performed to the Indiana Jones theme time- very entertaining, as you can imagine!
It was lovely to see a variety of breeds taking part in the doggie dancing competition. No Springers though...
Those concentration skills!
Lots of elaborate costumes, worn by both canines and humans!
Without doubt, the smallest competitor in the competition, dancing to Tom & Jerry!
This routine was done to a medley including music from Toy Story!
And the winner of the competition... Richard Curtis and his gorgeous doggie, representing England!
Following the Heelwork to Music, the humans watched a RAF Display which showed how they train and use the dogs to help them carry out their services.
The humans watched the semi-final and final of the Flyball competition and spotted quite a few crazy spaniels taking part!
A snoozing Great Dane in the Discover Dogs section...
Some of you readers may have learnt over the years that my humans have a serious love for the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team... Yep, they saw them perform AGAIN and the performance was fantastic!
After hours and hours of shopping, the humans had a quick bite to eat before heading back to the Main Arena for the final few competitions of the day. Firstly, they watched another international competition but this time it was an agility one. As you can see from the photos, the dogs (and humans!) ran so quickly that they were a blur!
The final competitions were arguably the most prestigious ones of the day: 'Best in Group' for the Toy and Utility breeds. Unfortunately, the humans were only able to watch one of the groups as they had a long drive home ahead of them but were thrilled to watch a STUNNING Standard Poodle claim the title of 'Best in Utility Group'. Look at that mane!
Last night, the whole family and I settled down to watch the final competition of Crufts 2014, 'Best in Show'. After a tough decision, the judge chose that very Poodle to win 'Best in Show'. A very deserving winner.
The humans had yet another amazing time at Crufts and cannot wait until next year. We're all really hoping for an English Springer to take home the title next year... Come on you Spannas!
Talk soon, Jasper x
