The NEC in Birmingham even decorated its own sign with paw prints in the spirit of this wonderful event!
The first event we saw in the main arena was the Small Team Agility Final. It was wonderful to see the participating handlers and their dogs supporting their teammates in order to succeed. Our friend was also participating with her team and we enjoyed cheering for her. The atmosphere in the main arena is unbelievably unreal! It is truly thrilling!
And, of course, being able to photograph the official, well known Crufts sign in lights in the main arena is really something special!
We also saw the official Crufts studio where the official Crufts television show was presented on all four days by presenter Clare Balding.
The doggy shopping opportunities were out of this world; the hundreds of canine stalls on offer in the five full halls consisted of some truly exciting canine products. There were enthusiastic doggy people to the left, right and centre!
And, as we left with a wonderful memory, we once again faced reality and realised that all good things must come to an end! However, as we went to jump on the car park coach, our spirits were once again uplifted in early excited anticipation for Crufts 2017! Maybe we'll even be competing! Ethel comes swiftly to mind!
We had an amazing time!
Did anyone else attend Crufts?
We sat in the same area of the arena as you, only we watched the afternoon programme as we arrived late (damn trains!) Feeling slightly down now that it's over, but with it so early in the year it gives the perfect opportunity to be inspired by all the wonderful handlers and dogs and try and qualify for 2017! ;-)
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I wish it wasn't over, too! I'm aiming to qualify for 2017 as well!
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That would be so amazing to be able to attend! We even liked the paw prints on their sign!
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Murphy & Stanley
It was an amazing experience! And so do I!
DeleteI bet it was hard not just running out and doing that agility course!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was! I simply cannot wait until the day that I compete there myself!
DeleteI bet it was a blast!
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DeleteCrufts was just BRILLIANT, wasn't it?! We loved watching the agility too. Love the paw-print NEC sign too- my humans didn't get to see it when they were there!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, it was! We saw it when we came out and left.
DeleteHow thoroughly exciting! Thanks for sharing a glimpse into Crufts with us. It would be so incredible if Ethel made it to Crufts 2017!!
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Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
It was! No problem! I would be THRILLED if she did! If not 2017, maybe another year to come! She's doing so well at such a young age; her future is bright!
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Hehe! It was AWESOME!
DeleteIt certainly was amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like an amazing time. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt was! No problem! Our pleasure!
DeleteI went 3 days! It was great, Crufts is such fun! This time I managed to only buy a few things, but I'm going to order more toys online, so I actually didn't save that much! One year I hope to compete there, maybe Crufts 2018?! :-p Let us know if you qualify next year, I'd have to come watch you!
ReplyDeleteIt is! Crufts is just amazing! I will, hehe!
Deletelooks like a great time
ReplyDeleteIt was awesome! Crufts is incredible!!
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