Minor Puppies will be able to be shown at Crufts...

Younger puppies can now compete at Crufts – new classes scheduled
Created: 01/05/2014


PUPPIES who qualify for Crufts at Boston and Manchester ch shows can now compete at Crufts the same year.

The Kennel Club has changed the minimum age requirement for dogs competing at Crufts from eight months to six, meaning that the show will now host minor puppy, puppy and junior classes.

The change, which means that dogs must be a minimum of six months old on the first day of the show, allows Crufts to fall in line with other KC-licensed events.

The closing dates for postal entries for Crufts 2015 will be Monday January 5, 2015, and online Monday January 19, 2015. Dogs who qualify after January 5, 2015 can be entered online only.
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I don't get this was minor pup at the champ show not a qualifier ?? wasn't Manchester Champ Show 5th Jan this year and Crufts started 7th March so if a pup was Minor at Manchester ( 6 months ) and got placed then they would be 8 months old at Crufts anyway ?

From what I can remember, a pup had to be a minimum of 9 months old to enter Crufts. So, even if you got a first in minor puppy at a show that was a qualifier for Crufts, you wouldn't be able to enter unless the pup was at least 9 months old on the first day of Crufts. Now, there will be minor puppy classes at Crufts, so pups under 9 months can be shown - which in effect actually means a pup will still be at least 7 and a half months old.

As long as the owners of said puppies are cautious and know their dog's limits!