Crufts 2012- Saturday 10th March!

Hi everyone!
That's it, Crufts 2012 is all over! On 4 days on the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th March, 28,000 dogs competed at The NEC, Birmingham. My human went to Crufts for two days on the Saturday and Sunday (10th/11th March) and had a brilliant time! Unfortunately, I couldn't go... But there is always next year, isn't there?! Crufts is the World's biggest dog show and is therefore the place that all dog and dog owners want to get to! Here are some pictures of what the human did (without me...) while she was there on Saturday 10th March 2012...

As soon as the human arrived on the 10th, she made her way to the Main Arena to watch the International Heelwork To Music Freestyle competition. This is a picture of England's routine...

And the winner... France!

Afterwards, she watched a fantastic Agility competition where two dogs raced each other and then left the Main Arena and watched a show put on at the Eukanuba stand where there were three Harlequin Great Danes entertaining everyone!  They performed great tricks and played a few games! The human loved them!

Next, the human made her way back to the Main Arena and watched the BRILLIANT Southern Golden Retriever Display Team! She loves this team and watches them every time! 

The human then headed to the Young Kennel Club Heelwork To Music Freestyle competition!

After doing a bit of shopping, (well, a LOT of shopping!) it was time to head back to the Main Arena to watch the Large International Agility Final, Flyball Team Final, Obedience Winners and the Working and Pastoral Group Judging! 

The Pastoral Group Judging...

And the winner is... the Newfoundland!

I hope you enjoyed looking at the human's photos on Saturday 10th March! Sunday's photos will be uploaded very soon! Talk soon, Jasper x

Watch Crufts 2012 Online!

Hey everyone!

Just thought I'd let you know that YOU can watch all of Crufts 2012 live on YouTube! How brilliant is that?! I will definitely be watching Crufts while I'm at home! Crufts is only 4 days away now and man, am I excited?! This video has been posted by OfficialCrufts on YouTube to give you an insight into how amazing Crufts is! Talk soon, Jasper x

One week until Crufts 2012!

Hey everyone!
Woah, only one week until Crufts 2012; I'm so excited! Firstly, I would like to congratulate the 2 winners of a pair of tickets to Crufts 2012- well done! In this post, I thought I'd tell you a bit about the Activities Ring at Crufts. Personally, one of the things I look most forward to at Crufts each year is this ring. In the Activities Ring, there are shows put on about all the different types of doggie sports that you can get involved in. This ring is perfect for dog owners who are interested in competing or just want to start a new hobby with their loving companion! There are talks about Agility, Heelwork To Music, Obedience, Showing and Ringcraft and much, much more! Each of these shows are interesting and informative, as well as being fun! There are demonstrations by all sorts of dogs, from World Champions to beginners! It is lovely watching the dogs demonstrate at what they do best and enjoy! The displays are held throughout each day and never fail to be fun and entertaining! I highly recommend watching a show or two as they really inspire you in getting involved in a sport with your dog! Talk soon, Jasper x

If you haven't yet bought your ticket to Crufts 2012, click here as with Under 8s getting free entry, why not treat the family to a fantastic and affordable day out?
For more information about what's on at Crufts 2012, click here.
For more information about Crufts, click here.

Crufts 2012 Programme!

Hey everyone!
Have you entered the competition to win a pair of tickets to Crufts 2012 yet? If not, make sure you scroll down the page for your chance to win one of two pairs! The Crufts Programme has been announced and if you haven't decided which day you're going to venturing to The NEC on, then hopefully this will help you make your decision!


Thursday 8th March
Thursday has a great schedule in The Arena, especially if you are an Agility fan! There's the British Opens, Rescue Dog Agility and the Young Kennel Club Agility as well as many more competitions. If you're a Heelwork To Music fan, there is the Freestyle competition on the Thursday and if you like watching fantastic displays, make sure you watch the West Midlands Police Display. In the evening, the Kennel Gazette Junior Warrant Winner Of The Year final is taking place as well as the Utility & Toy Group Judging Presentations.

Friday 9th March
Friday has a brilliant schedule in The Arena with the start and presentation of Cani-Cross, Canine Cross Country and the thrilling Flyball Quarter Finals. As well as that, there is the Heelwork To Music competition and The Kennel Club Breeders' Competition Final. As it is Gundog Day (I'm a Gundog!), there are Gundog displays and at the end of the day, there is the Gundog Group Judging Presentation!

Saturday 10th March
Saturday offers another fun-filled schedule in The Arena. Throughout the day, there are many Agility competitions and a Good Citizen Dog Scheme event. As well as that, there is the Heelwork To Music Freestyle International competition and the PAT Dog Of The Year award ceremony. Many dog displays are taking part throughout the day such as a Hearing Dogs Display, an RAF Display and the legendary Southern Golden Retriever Display Team! I have seen them before, and they never fail to put on a fantastic show! If you'd like to see pictures, then look at my Discover Dogs picture blog! Also, there is Flyball competitions, the  Crufts Obedience Winners 2012 and the Crufts Factor! At the end of the day, there is the Working & Pastoral Group Judging Presentation.

Sunday 11th March
Sunday offers yet another brilliant schedule in The Arena. There are lots of different events such as the International Junior Handling competition, Agility competitions, an RAF Display, the Southern Golden Retriever Display Team and the East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Display Team. There are many different presentations including Friends For Life and Obedience World Cup Teams. There is also the YKC Stakes Final and Presentation and a Safe and Sound display. Towards the end of the day, there is Terrier & Hound Group Judging Presentations and then the ultimate competition to win Best In Show at Crufts 2012.

To witness the Best In Show and some other presentations, you must purchase a special ticket which you can buy here. Although The Arena hosts the main events of Crufts, make sure you don't miss out on the other arenas as they also have fantastic schedules. For the full programme of all the arenas and for more information click here and to buy tickets to Crufts click here. With Under 8s going in free to Crufts 2012, why not treat the family to an action-packed day out?

Don't forget to enter the competition to win a pair of tickets to Crufts further down the page!
Talk soon, Jasper x

Win tickets to Crufts 2012!

Hey everyone!
Here it is, the competition to win a pair of tickets to Crufts 2012!
And this time your chances of winning are even greater as there are TWO pairs of tickets to giveaway! All you have to do is answer this question correctly and you could be on your way to Crufts 2012 in Birmingham!

Question: Where is Crufts 2012 being held?

Answer: A) Earls Court
              B) Olympia
              C) The NEC

Send your answer to jasperthedoggie@hotmail.co.uk with your name and address.
Closing Date: Monday 20th February
Good Luck! Jasper x

To buy tickets to Crufts 2012 click here
For more information about Crufts 2012 visit http://www.crufts.org.uk/

Crufts 2012!

Hello everyone!
Yes, it's that time of year again, when everyone gets excited because Crufts is coming!
Started in 1891, Crufts is once again welcoming dog lovers from all around the world at the NEC, Birmingham on the 8th-11th March 2012. With nearly 28,000 healthy, happy dogs enjoying the thrills and excitement of Best In Show with their owners, there's no better place than Crufts to experience and learn about the wonderful world of dogs. You can experience:

Arenas showcasing fantastic displays and competitions



Credit to Kennel Club Picture Library

Discover Dogs area, with over 200 pedigree breeds to meet

Good Citizen Dog Scheme training, the UK’s largest dog training programme


Dog Activities Ring, where you can learn how to unleash your dog’s potential


Over 400 trade stands with special show offers and exciting new products for you and your best friend!


You may remember me competing at Discover Dogs 2011, in Earls Court. Well, Crufts is what I was competing to qualify for- the largest dog show on the planet! Crufts is perfect for a fantastic family day out as all Under 8's are free, so why not treat the family to a brilliantly tail-wagging experience? Watch action-packed programmes including Agility, Heelwork to Music, Flyball and much more!

During the lead-up to Crufts 2012, I have 2 pairs of tickets to the show itself to giveaway! Keep checking back at my blog to have a chance at winning! Talk soon, Jasper x

For more information click here

Buy your Crufts tickets now – click here to go to the ticket office

Happy New Year!

Hi everyone,
I'm so sorry that I've not 'blogged' recently; I have been an extremely busy doggie!
Happy Christmas- even if it is 9 days late... I hope you had a great day! Oh and, Happy New Year!
My 2011 was great, I have never had such a busy year! I had 3 Cruft Qualifiers, a trip to Discover Dogs, a doggie activity weekend, and lots, lots more! 2011 for me was such an unbelievably active year for me, and I have loved every minute of it! And guess what: my blog is 1 year and 4 days old! Thank you to all my lovely readers, from the ones that have read once or twice, to my regular visitors, you have all played such a big part in my life. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be writing this right now! Never would I have thought that one year down the line, I'd have 260 followers on twitter who are not just followers but the best, kindest friends you could ever imagine!

And now it's 2012, the year of the London Olympic Games and of course, the Doggie Olympics! I still haven't thought up my New Years Resolution, but I have a target of entering at least one Crufts Qualifier. Of course, better still, qualifying FOR at least one Crufts Final!! But whatever happens, I am going to try and make 2012 the best year ever! I hope you all have the most amazing year!
Talk soon, Jasper x