Things to do at Crufts 2022

Discover Dogs Area

This is one of our favourite areas! Mainly because there are dogs to stroke but also because there are over 200 dog breeders and owners that can provide first-hand advice on grooming, training and breed behaviour. If you love dogs, but can’t decide between a Bulldog and a Beagle, then the Discover Dogs area is the place to be.

Main Arena

The main arena is where you can immerse yourself in the action you see on TV, showing performances in everything from agility and flyball to the RAF dogs display. It’s where you can also view the Best in Show competition which is undoubtedly one of the most popular and well known parts of the Crufts experience. Over 2000 dogs will compete for the coveted title! Our top tip is to get to the main arena early as it fills up quickly; there’s even a chance of being turned away once it hits full capacity.

Shopping

You’ll find lots of trade stands at Crufts that sell everything your dog could ever dream of. If you plan to do a spot of shopping, be sure to give yourself plenty of time as there is a lot of exploring to be done! If you are looking to treat your pooch to some tantalising treats then visit Webbox in Hall 5, Stand 88. We will have a selection of tasty treats as well as plenty of paw-some toys – we can’t wait to see you there! 

Good Citizen Dog Scheme

This is the UK’s biggest dog training programme and is open to dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes. It promotes responsible dog ownership through a training schedule where both pooches and their owners can take part together. You’ll be able to see puppies to senior dogs taking part in all four levels of the course, Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Breed Rings

Here you’ll get to see some perfectly preened pooches, with each day boasting a different type of breed! On Thursday you can see Gundogs, Friday, Working and Pastoral breeds, Saturday sees Terriers and Hounds and Sunday is Utility and Toy dogs – so no matter what day you’re attending there’ll be plenty of pooches to swoon over. If this area sounds like it could be a potential favourite, get there early, this section fills up quickly! 

Our key piece of advice is to immerse yourself in everything Crufts has to offer and emerge later with lots of shopping, a lot more knowledge and probably covered in a lot of dog hair! 

Don’t forget to head over to our Instagram page during Crufts weekend to see our social media takeovers by some of our favourite pooches including @smokey_chorizo_sausage and @little_lil_pug.