Caroline Hallett
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| Day Four – Terriers and Hounds | |
| 9-03-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
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It is already the final day of Crufts, and there are now group winners
for the Toy, Utility, Gundog, Working and Pastoral groups waiting to
compete for `Best in Show' this evening. The last two groups to be
decided are the Terrier and Hound Groups.
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| Discover Dogs | |
| 8-03-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
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There is still a chance to see your favourite breed at Crufts, even
though you may have missed the breed judging. In the `Discover Dogs'
section located in Hall 3, all of the Kennel Club recognised breeds are
on show, so you can go and experience the b... 9 |
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| Day 3 - Working and Pastoral | |
| 8-03-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
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Today the Working and Pastoral Groups can be seen in the Breed rings at
Crufts. Until several years ago, this was one group but the Kennel Club
decided to split the group as it contained so many breeds. As the name
suggests, the Pastoral Group [http:/... 2 |
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| Classy dogs | |
| 7-03-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
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Many breeds can thank `friends in high places' for boosting their
popularity in the early days of their development.
The Great Dane is not, as his name suggests, from Denmark but is the
national dog of Germany where he is known as the `Deustche Dogg... |
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| Day Two – Gundog Group | |
| 7-03-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
| At Crufts today, the Gundog Group is on show. Gundogs evolved with the
invention of guns and gunpowder. Previously, hounds had been used for
hunting, but with the use of guns, different breeds were required for
scenting and flushing out game, to indic... |
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| Best in Show winners | |
| 6-03-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
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Did you know that the awarding of `Best in Show' has existed since
1928? Although there was an eight year gap during WW2, this year is the
80th anniversary of this award. Best in Show winners were predominantl... 6 |
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| A New breed at Crufts! | |
| 6-03-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
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There is a new breed on show this year - the Kooikerhondje.
[http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/102] This breed originates from
Holland and is a Gundog. It has grown in popularity in the UK over the
last twenty years since Kennel Club recognition, a... |
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| Day One – Toy and Utility Groups | |
| 6-03-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
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The Kennel Club classifies the 209 breeds it recognises into seven
groups. These groups are based on the original purpose for which dogs
were bred.
Toy Dogs are traditionally companion dogs, therefore smaller in size and
usually requiring less exerc... |
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| Welcome to Crufts | |
| 5-03-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
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As I write, the NEC in Birmingham is being transformed into a venue to
accommodate `The World's Greatest Dog Show'. Many Kennel Club staff
members have been here for a number of days to oversee this and ensure
that we are ready for the arrival of near... |
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| Welcome! | |
| 29-02-2008 - Caroline Hallett | |
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Welcome to my first blog in the run up to Crufts 2008. I will be at the
show for its duration to give an insight into the events taking place
each day and would welcome any comments. At the Kennel Club, I deal with
the Breed Standards, Breed recognitio... 5 |
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