Jump up and join in the fun with the Young Kennel Club…..
Everybody knows that dfs Crufts is all about the crème de la crème of competing, jumping obstacles at remarkable speeds and generally looking fantastic in the ring. But where does a young person full of enthusiasm and their four legged friend go to learn the basics?
With twenty five years experience and thousands of members to testify all about the fun and games on offer, the Young Kennel Club is undoubtedly the best place to start so maybe you or somebody in your family would like to come and join in the fun? The choice of activities on offer, whatever your age and whatever your interest, just keeps getting bigger and better each year and the more involved you become the more fun both of you will have.
Our stand and ring offer the chance for young people at the show – from children right through to young adults – to join in. Packed full of displays, competitions and interactive fun for young people it is the place to come if you are looking to try something new and ‘have a go’ whilst at the show.
After watching all of the activities you may decide that the Young Kennel Club is for you, and the show is the perfect time to enrol. We are offering new members the chance to join for just £10 (usually £12). Members will also receive a cool membership pack, including a badge, certificate and Fetch magazine, which is also delivered direct to your door four times a year. And that’s not all! As a YKC member you also get free entry into dfs Crufts and Discover Dogs! Don’t miss out on this offer, visit the YKC Stand to join today.
Programme Highlights
Jump Around
Stop the Clock - Jump with Rufus has finally arrived at dfs Crufts following its fantastic success in the YKC ring at Discover Dogs. Pets as Therapy volunteers come along with their loyal canine companions to offer the younger members of the audience the chance to try their hand at a small agility obstacle course. The display begins with our cuddly but competitive mascot, ‘Rufus’, setting the time for the course. Younger visitors are then given the chance to come up and have a go at beating his time with the help of a Pets as Therapy dog and handler to guide them around the course. Fantastic fun for all the family the event will take place on both Saturday and Sunday and is not to be missed.
Our Outstanding Achievers
The Shaun McAlpine Outstanding Young Person Award is our chance to celebrate all of the young dog enthusiasts who have achieved or contributed towards something remarkable within the dog world. Nominations have been received from members of the public, parents, trainers, teachers, anyone who felt that they knew a member who promotes a positive image of young people. Come along to the ring to watch on Sunday at 11.10am or visit our stand for further information.
