What Not to Miss at Crufts 2015- Saturday and Sunday

In Part Two of 'What Not to Miss at Crufts 2015', I've short-listed some must-see events in the Main Arena on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March...

Saturday 7th March
Saturday marks the day that the best terriers and hounds from all across the world come to battle it out for a place in the Best in Show finals- as well as the day one certain English Springer Spaniel is welcomed in The NEC... Meeeeeee!

• At 10:30, it is the Small Agility Team Semi-Finals, where- believe it or not- teams of the smaller canines in the world compete against one another. Super exciting stuff.
• Following the two agility competitions, it is time for perhaps my favourite competition out of them ALL at Crufts- Heelwork to Music International Freestyle Competition. I don't think my humans have missed this event once as it is just so good! Handlers and dogs from a large range of countries perform freestyle heelwork to music to take home the trophy... Team England!
• Oh yes. At 16:30, the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team take to the Main Arena. This group have performed at Crufts for as long as I can remember, but they continue to get asked back every year for one reason only- because they are BRILLIANT. If you're going to see one thing at Crufts this year, make these goldies that thing.
• Awwhhoooo- at 17:45, it's time for the final of the noisiest dog sport at Crufts- Flyball! Make sure you save your voice for this competition as there is no doubt that you will want to cheer on your favourites (usually the team with a Springer in...). Be there.
• Ending the day are the Terrier and Hound Group Judgings. Witness the walks of the best in these groups, as one terrier and one hound are awarded a place in the ultimate final of Best in Show. Out of these groups, we'd love to see a Beagle make the final, but we're just going to have to wait and see...

Sunday 8th March
The final day of Crufts 2015... It's sad, but it has to end at some point. Fortunately, to liven the spirits of all dog-lovers, Sunday's programme is fantastic, with the mighty Best in Show concluding what promises to be a brilliant four days. This is definitely the day to go if you're a fan of the Utility and Toy breeds as The NEC will be FULL of them...!

• This year, it seems that Sunday 8th is the day of the displays, with displays from the Southern Golden Retrievers and West Midland Police Dogs as well as many others. A lot of work always goes into these displays so it is definitely worth watching at least one, You will not be disappointed!
• From 15:30, the Main Arena is only open to Best in Show ticket holders so if you're lucky enough to have tickets, make sure you don't miss the Agility Championship Finals at 16:55! Witness the best agility handlers and dogs battle it out to be crowned Crufts Agility Champions. If you don't have tickets however, don't fret- earlier in the day is the second round of the Agility Championship so make sure you don't miss these!
• The final group judgings of Crufts 2015 are for the Utlity and Toy breeds. This is the last opportunity for dogs from all across the globe to show the judges what they've got to win the honour of a spot in the Best in Show final.
• At 20:30, it is time for one gundog, utlity, toy, terrier, hound, working and pastoral breed to take to the Main Arena for the arguably most prestigious dog competition in the world- Best in Show. Last year, Ricky the Standard Poodle won the title so who's going to be lucky enough to follow in his lead? 

Talk soon,

 Jasper x

For more information on Crufts 2015, visit www.crufts.org.uk

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