THE show that celebrates man’s best friend is back and fluffier than ever.
Crufts 2023 is for dog lovers around the world and there is still time to get tickets and enjoy the show.
When is Crufts 2023?
Crufts 2023 runs from Thursday, March 19, to Sunday, March 12.
What is the schedule for Crufts 2023?
Crufts 2023 is split into different catgories over the four day competetion.
The FULL schedule for Crufts is:
Thursday – Gundog
8.15am Agility – Crufts Novice Cup Final (Jumping)9.25am Agility – Championships – Intermediate/Large (Jumping)10.30am East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Display Team11:00am Freestyle HTM Competition12:20pm Break12:55pm Agility – Crufts Novice Cup Final (Agility)1:50pm Agility – Championships – Intermediate/Large (Agility)3.10pm Flyball Competition – Last 163:50pm Freestyle Heelwork to Music Competition Winner3.55pm West Midlands Police Display4.20pm Break5pm Agility – Championships – Intermediate/Large Final5pm Junior Warrant Competition Final6pm Breeders Competition Final6.25pm Gundog Display6.45pm Gamekeepers Competition Final7pm The Kennel Club 150th anniversary celebration stakes (presentation of painting to 2022 BIS winner)7.20pm Group Judging (Gundog) and Presentation8.10pm Programme ends
Friday – Working and Pastoral
08.30am – 10.00am Joe Cartledge Memorial International Junior Handling Competition 10.20am – 11.05am Agility – Crufts Medium ABC and Intermediate/Large Novice ABC Final (Jumping) 11.00am – 11.55am Agility – Crufts Singles Heat – S/M/I/L (Jumping) 11.55am Heelwork to Music Competition 1.10pm Break 1.30pm Agility – Crufts Singles Heat – S/M/I/L (Agility) 2.25pm Agility – Crufts Medium ABC and Intermediate/Large Novice ABC Final (Agility) 3.15pm Flyball Competition – Last 16 4pm Heelwork to Music Competition Winner 4.05pm West Midlands Police Dog Display 4.30pm Programme Ends 5.10pm Agility – Crufts Singles Final. Small, Medium, Intermediate and Large (Agility) 5.55pm Vulnerable Breed Competition Final 6.20pm Joe Cartledge Memorial International Junior Handling Final Judging 6.40pm Group Judging (Working) and Presentation 7.35pm Group Judging (Pastoral) and Presentation 8.25pm Programme ends
Saturday – Terrier and Hound
Sunday
Can I buy tickets to Crufts 2023?
The Kennel Club competition is broadcast from the Birmingham NEC but you can go and explore the event in person too.
Tickets are available on the Crufts website and vary in price from £12 to £165.
A ticket to Sunday’s famous Best in Show competition could set you back £55.
There are a variety of stands and lots of demonstrations as well as agility trials and other competitions.
Who are the previous winners of Crufts?
Since Crufts started back in 1928 there have been 78 Best in Show winners, with 43 different breeds taking home the trophy.
The reigning champ is a xx called Baxer.
What prize do you get for winning Crufts?
Best in Show winners receive a cash prize of £100.
They also get to take home a replica of the solid silver Crufts Keddall Memorial Trophy.
Winners also often get more money in sponsorship deals and stud fees, with previous puppies from former winners fetching into the thousands.
