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Taking the Lead

another breed they may not have so seriously while displaying the recognised for their contribution
considered. Discover Dogs would ultimate level of sportsmanship. and success – from stewards to
not be the success it is without These guys truly are the future junior handlers, photographers
those who freely give their time, of our sport and long may Crufts to life time achievers. This years’
bring their dogs and put on the continue to support the various event was a fabulous affair and
great display of all breeds of dogs. “finals” that are held on each day it seems to just get better and
Another favourite of mine to watch of the show. better. If you have never been, I
is the Gamekeepers competition. And of course, the show dogs! recommend it wholeheartedly for
A wonderful display of dogs The very best of our breeds, dogs you in 2021!
doing what they are bred to do. which have had to qualify for We must remember that Crufts
Watching man and dog working their place on the coveted “green is our world stage. Footage was
together to achieve displays of carpet”. For some just getting to aired every night of the days
ultimate control and partnership is Crufts means the world and for festivities and we shone! All too
fabulous. This is also reflected in others the dream of winning the often, those who oppose us and
the heelwork, heelwork to music green and white card is a reality. who want to drag us down, use
and agility competitions. All equally The coming together of friends the pinnacle of the show calendar
popular with the public. Last year from all over the world for a chance as a platform to disrupt and show
saw the first full beagle agility to compete. us in a poor light. We ensured that
team qualify and compete in the Let’s not forget the PAWSCARS the very best of our world was on
agility competition and it was a joy which is held on the evening display and that we gave these
to watch these hounds competing before the first show day. A people no ammunition.
at the top level of this sport. celebration of dogdom founded “If you don’t own a dog, at least
There is also the junior and hosted by Gavin Robertson one, there is not necessarily
competitions from grooming to (Soletrader) and his team of busy anything wrong with you, but there
handling it is wonderful to see workers. A fabulous evening which may be something wrong with
the young people taking the sport sees the very best of our world your life.” – Roger A. Caras

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