Crufts 2025 LIVE: Schedule, results, and latest updates as world famous dog show kicks off
Welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage of Crufts, the world famous dog show, as it kicks off in Birmingham. Over the next four days, stylish pooches and their owners will converge on the West Midlands to compete in a range of categories, including agility and obedience.
Organised by The Kennel Club, the show has been running since 1891 and is considered one of the most prestigious canine competitions in the world. The winners of the Crufts Novice Cup Final have just been announced, with three-year-old Simba, a Border Collie from Reading, winning the award for his impressive agility and jumping ability.
The ulti-mutt prize is the ‘Best in Show’ award, handed out on the last day. The winner receives a £100 cash prize and a replica of the Crufts Keddall Memorial Trophy. Last year, it was won by an Australian Shepherd named Viking, owned by Melanie Raymond, John Shaw, and Kerry Kirtley.
The show is also being broadcast on Channel 4 and More 4, with over 19 hours of coverage planned. On Sunday, the Best in Show competition will be shown live in the evening.
More than 24,000 dogs will attend the event between today and Sunday, with breed class judging, agility, obedience, and heelwork to music competitions taking place throughout the week.
Day One Schedule:
10:30 – Heelwork to Music Competition
11:50 – Break
12:30 – Agility Crufts Novice Cup Final (Agility)
13:25 – Agility Champs Large/Intermediate (Agility)
14:15 – Young Kennel Club – Jumping Cup
15:10 – Flyball – The Last 16
15:50 – Heelwork to Music Competition Winner
15:55 – West Midlands Police Display
16:25 – Break
17:00 – Agility Championships – Large/Intermediate Final
17:40 – Junior Warrant Competition Final
18:00 – Breeders Competition Final
18:25 – Group judging (Terrier) and presentation
19:15 – Group judging (Hound) and presentation
20:05 – Programme Ends
Will Crufts be televised?
Yes, more than 19 hours of Crufts is set to be broadcast on Channel 4 and More 4, including Sunday’s Best in Show competition, which will be shown live in the evening.
Pictures: Dogs descend on West Midlands to be crowned best in show
Here are some pictures of dogs making their arrival at the NEC Arena in Birmingham for four days of Crufts competitions.
Conclusion:
Crufts 2025 is off to a fantastic start, with a packed schedule of events and a showcase of the world’s best dogs. We’ll be bringing you all the latest updates, results, and pictures from the show, so stay tuned for more!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is the schedule for Day One of Crufts?
A: The schedule for Day One is as follows: 10:30 – Heelwork to Music Competition, 11:50 – Break, 12:30 – Agility Crufts Novice Cup Final (Agility), and so on.
Q: How many dogs will attend the event between today and Sunday?
A: More than 24,000 dogs will attend the event between today and Sunday.
Q: How can I watch Crufts on TV?
A: Over 19 hours of Crufts will be broadcast on Channel 4 and More 4, including Sunday’s Best in Show competition, which will be shown live in the evening.
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