International exhibitors’ guidance

On behalf of The Kennel Club, welcome to the world’s greatest dog show. Crufts celebrates all that is great about man’s best friend. The show welcomes dogs and their owners from over 55 countries, with 2019 seeing 21,838 in total. With all the fantastic displays and the Discover Dogs area at the show, there will be some 27,000 dogs enjoying their special day at Crufts over the four days.

Crufts has grown significantly since it first started. This unique show is a celebration of dogs from all walks of life and is underpinned by the greatest competition for pedigree dogs to win Crufts’ best in show. But the 162,000 visitors from all corners of the world will also enjoy all day agility displays and competitions, top level obedience competitions, as well as the Discover Dogs area, which educates visitors about all the many amazing pedigree dogs that could suit their family. There’s also plenty of shopping on offer, with over 550 trade stands where some £20m is spent over the four days of the show! In addition, Crufts is viewed by a UK TV audience of 8.8 million and broadcast live to the world through our YouTube channel.

Our aim seen compiled with all the things that we believe you need to know about exhibiting and handing your dog at Crufts.

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Pet travel to the EU after 29 March 2019

• We want to ensure that pet owners who travel with their pet to the EU are prepared for all possible outcomes to the EU exit negotiations
• Defra have issued guidance and advice on Pet travel to Europe after Brexit which explains what steps pet owners may need to take to make sure they are able to travel with their pet from the UK to the EU after 29 March 2019, in the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal
• The current advice for all pet owners planning to take their pet from the UK to the EU after 29 March 2019 is to contact a vet at least 4 months before travel for advice on what health preparations may be necessary
• Pet owners travelling with their pets from the EU into the UK will continue to be able to use EU issued pet passports to enter the UK from the EU
• Visit the guidance on gov.uk to check the most up-to-date information from Defra
• Birmingham Airport is not a legal point of entry into the UK for those travelling with dogs. Please ensure you come into the UK via an approved route. For more guidance visit www.gov.uk.

Overseas qualifying shows

In order to show your dog in the UK (and at Crufts), your dog must be already registered with The Kennel Club or you must have obtained an authority to compete (ATC) number from The Kennel Club.

You must have also qualified at one of the below shows.

Note: Dogs with cropped ears are not eligible to compete at any Kennel Club licensed event.