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Scruffts, the crossbreed dog competition that took Crufts by storm recently, is hotting up as it comes to the Brentwood Centre in Essex with two new classes.

Scruffts, the crossbreed dog competition that took Crufts by storm recently, is hotting up as it comes to the London Pet Show at Earls Court with two new classes.

All crossbreeds and mixed breeds in London are invited to take part in the Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year competition, sponsored by James Wellbeloved, in the Discover Dogs Area at the London Pet Show. There will be heats on both the Saturday May 11th and Sunday 12th, to give all visitors the chance to take part - all shapes, sizes and ages of dog are welcome.

One of the best known dogs of 2013, Crufts Best in Show winner Jilly, will be joined by celebrities and stars of the two and four legged variety as she and her owner, Gavin Robertson, undertake a 130 mile sponsored walk to raise money for charities, including Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

Scruffts, the crossbreed dog competition that took Crufts by storm recently, is hotting up as it comes to the Newbury Showground in Thatcham with two new classes.

Mary Ray from Rugby, Warwickshire won her 100th obedience Championship Certificate at the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts after winning the Obedience Championships with her dog Levi, a seven year old Working Sheepdog.

Zaz, a Shetland Sheepdog, and owner Bernadette Bay from Fittleworth, West Sussex have won one of the country’s most prestigious agility competitions after triumphing in the Kennel Club Agility Championships at Crufts, the world’s greatest dog show.

Ruby, a Border Collie and owner Anthony Clarke from Lechlade, Gloucestershire have won one of the country’s most prestigious agility competitions after triumphing in the Kennel Club Agility Championships at Crufts, the world’s greatest dog show.

The Kennel Club today thanks everybody that helped to make Crufts 2013 such a huge success, as visitor numbers to the event increased by three percent and viewing figures on More4 and Channel 4 hit an all time high.

Triple dog agility world champion, Natasha Wise from Rickmansworth had a weekend to remember at the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts, as she received a special achievement award as well as winning the medium agility championship final with her world champion dog,  Dizzy, and being part of the winning team in the team competition for large dogs.

Raeannes Aurora, a Border Collie and owner Rebecca Sargent from Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside won the Kennel Club British Open agility competition for medium dogs at the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts.