CRUFTS 2023 continues as dog lovers enjoy seeing the best of the best in their respective groups.
The second day of the show introduced the Working and Pastoral groups, often popular events at the canine showpiece.
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Who are the Crufts 2023 winners so far?
Crufts 2023 started on March 19, 2023 and ends on Sunday (March 12, 2023).
The competition is hugely popular and has been running since 1928.
Crufts is split into seven different categories over the four day competition.
The results so far are:
Gundog
ReutersOtrca the Lagotto Romagnolo won the Gundog round[/caption]
The judges announced judges that Orca the Lagotto Romagnolo deserved to be the 2023 Gundog group winner.
The impressive dog was joined by its owners Mr and Mrs Zdunic Sinkovic from Croatia.
Tweeting the results, Crufts said: “Shooting to the top, Orca is your #Crufts 2023 Gundog group winner! ”
Working
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It was Archie the Dobermann that took the spoils in the Working category with the four-year-old getting first place.
His owner Mandy Everley from West Sussex seemed very pleased with her dog’s victory in the show.
Pastoral
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Blondie the six-year-old English Sheepdog won the Pastoral group.
The dog’s owner Mr N. Kanales, seemed overjoyed with the win.
What is the Crufts 2023 schedule?
Every year Crufts runs over four days, and features seven different categories.
The FULL schedule for the 2023 dog show 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
8.15am Crufts – International Invitation – Large (Jumping) 9am Scruffts Semi Finals 10am Good Citizen Dog Scheme10.30am Medical Detection Dogs Display 11am Southern Golden Retriever Display Team 11.20am West Midlands Police Display 11.50am Heelwork to Music – Freestyle International Competition 1.15pm Break 1.40pm Display tbc 2.10pm Agility – International Invitation – Large (Agility)3.10pm YKC ADOY Finals 3.55pm Flyball Competition Young Kennel Club Flyball Finals, followed by the Quarter Finals4.35pm Break 5.05pm Agility – International Invitation – Large – Agility Finals5.45pm Scruffts Final 6.10pm Heelwork to Music – Freestyle International Winner6.15pm Obedience Champion (Bitch) and Reserve (Bitch) Display6.30pm Group Judging (Terrier) and Presentation 7.20pm Group Judging (Hound) and Presentation 8.10pm Programme Ends
Sunday – Utility and Toy
8.45am Agility – Championships – Small/Medium (Jumping)9.50am Rescue Dog Agility 10.10am Good Citizen Dog Scheme Display 10.40am Heelwork to Music 10.45am Dog Activities Display 11.15am Southern Golden Retriever Display Team 11.35am Break 12pm Agility Championships – Small/Medium (Agility) 1.05pm Medical Detection Dogs Display 1.50pm Programme ends and Arena to be cleared 3pm Doors open to ticket holders 4.15pm Augusta Hebbert, soprano 4.30pm (45) Agility – Championship – S/M – Final 5.15pm Flyball Semi-Finals followed by the Finals 5.40pm Kennel Club Hero Dog Final 5.50pm YKC Stakes Final and Presentation 6pm Group Judging (Utility) and Presentation 6.50pm Group Judging (Toy) and Presentation 7.50pm Augusta Hebbert, soprano 8pm West Midlands Police8.20pm Presentation of the Police Dog Team Operational and Humanitarian Action of the Year Award 8.20pm Augusta Hebbert, soprano 8.30pm Best in Show and Presentation 9pm Programme Ends
How can I watch Crufts 2023?
You can watch live judging and highlights from the main arena on Channel 4 from 3pm until 6pm.
The show then resumes on Channel 4 at 7pm until 9pm.
As well as showing the perfect pets jump hurdles and chase balls, the TV coverage of Crufts will be educational.
Viewers will learn about dog breeding and ownership, with an emphasis on health and welfare.
Where is Crufts 2023 filmed?
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.
How can I enter my dog in Crufts?
Entries to the 2023 Crufts have already closed as the competition is underway.
The application process for 2024 will open once the 2023 tournament is over – so keep checking the Crufts website.
There is certain criteria your dog must reach to be entered into the legendary Crufts.
The most important thing is that your dog is Kennel Club registered – that is a record of your puppy being born.
Owners receive Registration Certificate with micro chip number and DNA tests for the dog.
If you wanted to go one step further you can get a Pedigree Certificate which has all the details of the breed, a pedigree name and five generations of your dog’s ancestors.
If you dog is not Kennel Club registered you can enter with an authority to compete number (ATC) but you need to apply for this by the December before Crufts begins.
