Day 1 at Crufts 2012 features the Toy and Utility Group breed showing.
Please note: all ring programmes are subject to change.
Arena
The Arena seats 6,000 and showcases a wealth of dog displays and competition finals including Friends for Life, the Agility Championships and Best in Show.
Thursday 8 March 2012 Arena Programme
| 8.40 | Agility - British Open - Jumping |
| 9.10 | Agility - Novice - Agility |
| 9.40 | Agility - Team - Large Semi Final |
| 10.25 | Agility - Mini/Maxi Pairs |
| 11.10 | Freestyle Heelwork to Music Competition |
| 12.30 | Rescue Dog Agility |
| 13.00 | Flyball - Team Quarter Finals |
| 13.45 | West Midlands Police Display |
| 14.15 | Dog Activities Display |
| 14.45 | Agility - Novice - Jumping |
| 15.15 | Agility - Large - Finals |
| 15.45 | Agility - British Open - Agility |
| 16.15 | Heelwork to Music - Freestyle - 2nd Place |
| 16.20 | Break |
| 17.15 | YKC Agility Competition |
| TBC | Heelwork to Music - Freestyle - Winner |
| TBC | Kennel Gazette Junior Warrant Winner of the Year - Final |
| TBC | Group Judging - Utility & Presentation |
| TBC | Group Judging - Toy & Presentation |
| 19.55 | Programme Ends |
Obedience Ring
In 2012 the Obedience Ring will be located in Hall 5 (accessed via a walkway which connects to Hall 4). The ring is used exclusively for obedience competitions including the very exciting Obedience World Cup, where challengers from all over the world compete.
Thursday 8 March 2012 Obedience programme
Available early 2012
GCDS Ring
Through the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme, little steps lead to a lifetime of harmony! You can visit the stand and watch fantastic displays in the ring which we hope will help you to learn more about the joys of responsible dog ownership.
Thursday 8 March 2012 GCDS Ring Programme
| 09.45 | Star Citizens Heelwork to Music |
| 10.00 | Puppy Foundation Display |
| 10.15 | Hearing Dogs For Deaf People |
| 10.30 | Bronze Factor Challenge |
| 10.45 | Safe And Sound |
| 11.00 | Silver Award Display |
| 11.20 | Defence Animal Centre |
| 11.35 | GCDS Multi Level |
| 11.50 | Pets As Therapy |
| 12.00 | Gold Award Display |
| 12.20 | Tunnel of Temptation |
| 12.35 | Puppy Foundation Display |
| 12.50 | Dogs for the Disabled |
| 13.10 | Bronze Factor Challenge |
| 13.25 | Safe And Sound |
| 13.40 | Silver Award Display |
| 14.00 | Star Citizens Heelwork to Music |
| 14.15 | Gold Award Display |
| 14.35 | Pets As Therapy |
| 14.45 | GCDS Multi Level |
| 15.00 | Defence Animal Centre |
| 15.15 | Bronze Factor Challenge Test |
| 15.45 | Silver Award Display |
| 16.05 | Star Citizens Heelwork to Music |
| 16.20 | Puppy Foundation Display |
| 16.35 | Gold Award Display |
| 16.55 | All Teams - Down Stay |
| 17.00 | Finish |
YKC Ring
The younger element of Crufts has ever increasing importance. The Young Kennel Club (YKC) is an organisation for 6-24 years old and has a complete programme for members to compete at the highest level. The YKC Ring is fun, fast and frantic and always popular with visitors to the show.
Thursday 8 March 2012 YKC Ring Programme
Available early 2012
Dog Activities Ring
The Kennel Club is passionate about dog owners being active with their dogs and the Dog Activities stand provides a wealth of information to help inspire you to get involved. From Working Trials, Agility, Flyball and lots more, the Kennel Club can tell you how to get started or how to become more involved.
Thursday 8 March 2012 Dog Activities Ring Programme
| 9.00 | Agility |
| 9.30 | Heelwork to Music |
| 10.15 | Working Trials |
| 10.45 | Bloodhounds |
| 11.00 | Showing and Ringcraft |
| 11.30 | Gundogs |
| 12.30 | Obedience |
| 13.00 | Heelwork to Music |
| 13.30 | Bloodhounds |
| 13.45 | Agility |
| 14.15 | KCAI: Inspirational Instruction! |
| 14.45 | Showing and Ringcraft |
| 15.15 | Working Trials |
| 15.45 | Obedience |
| 16.15 | Gundogs |
| 17.15 | Programme Ends |
