Day One - Thursday 5th March 2009
Day 1 at Crufts features the Terrier and Hound Groups breed showing.
Please note: all ring programmes are subject to change.
Arena
The Arena seats 6,000 and showcases a wealth of dog displays and competition finals including Friends for Life, the Agility Championships and Best in Show.
Ring programme available from early 2009
Obedience Ring
In 2009 the Obedience Ring will be located in Hall 8 (accessed via a walkway which connects to Hall 4). The ring is used exclusively for obedience competitions including the very exciting Obedience World Cup, where challengers from all over the world compete.
There will be 1,000 seats which will be free of charge on a first come first served basis for all the competitions in this ring.
| Thursday 5th March – Inter-Regional Obedience Competition |
GCDS Ring
Through the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme, little steps lead to a lifetime of harmony! You can visit the stand and watch fantastic displays in the ring which we hope will help you to learn more about the joys of responsible dog ownership.
Ring programme available from early 2009
YKC Ring
The younger element of Crufts has ever increasing importance. The Young Kennel Club (YKC) is an organisation for 6-24 years old and has a complete programme for members to compete at the highest level. The YKC Ring is fun, fast and frantic and always popular with visitors to the show.
| Thursday 5th March | ||
| 9.00 | 70m | Starters Obedience |
| 10.10 | 40m | Handling (6-11 years) |
| 10.50 | 85m | Elementary Obedience |
| 12.15 | 100m | Agility Dog of the Year Semi Final |
| 13.55 | 15m | Obedience Presentations |
| 14.10 | 40m | Handling (12-16 years) |
| 14.50 | 35m | Senior Agility ( 18 years) |
| 15.25 | 35m | Handling (17-24 years) |
| 16.00 | 60m | Stakes Agility Dog of the Year Final (MA) |
Dog Activities Ring
The Kennel Club is passionate about dog owners being active with their dogs and the Dog Activities stand provides a wealth of information to help inspire you to get involved. From Working Trials, Agility, Flyball and lots more, the Kennel Club can tell you how to get started or how to become more involved.
Ring programme available from early 2009
