The competition, run by the Kennel Club, is on the look out for the nation’s most heroic dogs. This year, there are five categories in which dogs can be nominated: service dogs, police dogs, assistance dogs, companion dogs and 2012 Games dogs.
Friends for Life celebrates dogs who dedicate their lives to helping humans. This may be through help to detect explosives, support our police, assist our Paralympics hopefuls, guide the blind or comfort the vulnerable, and the competition showcases heart-warming stories of friendship in adversity.
The Kennel Club is calling for nominations from people who feel that their life, or the life of somebody that they know, has been changed dramatically by their dog.
Nominations deadline
The deadline for nominations was 13th January 2012. The final five dogs have been chosen by a panel of judges and the winner will be chosen by public vote and announced on Sunday 11th March at Crufts 2012.
Friends for Life 2012 Finalists
To be announced w/c 20 February 2012
Video footage of the 2011 finalists
Click here to watch footage of the 2011 Friends for Life finalists
Media Outlets
The Kennel Club is asking media outlets to nominate a heroic local dog or one that holds a special place in their readers’ hearts, for the Kennel Club’s Friends for Life competition. Should you nominate a dog that makes it to the final then the nominating body will be mentioned in Kennel Club publicity relating to the finalist, who will be awarded at Crufts – so nominate your favoured four-legged hero today!
