Dog World on twitter

SINCE DOG WORLD first started using Twitter in December awareness of the micro-blogging network has gone through the roof.

In the last three weeks the number of people using the DW/Twitter service, called followers, has grown by more than 400 per cent.

Twitter is one of the fastest ways to get all the news direct from the world of dogs.

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Ellis Hulme cannot judge at Crufts

ELLIS Hulme is unable to judge at Crufts due to ill health. Cesky Terriers will now be judged by Renee Sporre-Willes, Norwich by Dorothy Dorkins, Norwegian Buhunds by Steve Hall, Lancashire Heelers by Miss S A Whybrow and Tibetan Spaniels by Terry Nethercott.

BBC and KC end contract to film Crufts

THE BBC and the Kennel Club have ‘mutually agreed’ to terminate the contract to film Crufts.

This means the TV company will definitely not be filming Crufts 2010, which would have been the last show in its three-year contract.

The decision was made as the KC was on the point of announcing that the show is to be filmed by production company Sunset & Vine, and will be available live on the KC’s website.

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Arden Grange voucher

Visit the Dogman's Diary page on the website to download the Arden Grange voucher for Crufts

All the Crufts action on the KC's website

LIVE action from Crufts will be available on the Kennel Club’s website for the first time in the show’s history.

The live webstream has been arranged following the BBC’s decision not to film the show this year.

It will follow all of the events in the Arena programme, including the groups and BIS, heelwork to music and agility, and the Friends for Life competition.

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Crufts 2009 will be Streamed Online

The Kennel Club has today announced that dog lovers worldwide will be able to see the action from Crufts 2009 live on the internet for the first time in the show’s history.

The live webcast will follow all of the events in the Arena programme, from Heelwork to Music and Agility to the Best in Group and Best in Show judging and the ever popular Friends for Life competition that rewards our dog heroes. There will also be a new element to the Arena programme where the winners of the We Love Our Dogs competition - which invited all dog owners to send in video clips and photographs of their happy, healthy dogs - will be announced. Peter Purves and Frank Kane will provide commentary for the live web stream, which will be interspersed with features showing the interviews and action from outside the Arena.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club spokesperson, said: “Dogs and their owners look forward to Crufts every year and this live webcast will enable people, wherever they are in the world, to continue to watch the show and celebrate with us the diverse role that dogs play in society.

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Young Dogs to Take Part in Kindergarten Crufts

On Thursday 8th March, ten young dogs will be heading to the NEC, Birmingham to compete at Crufts 2009 in one of the highest levels of achievements for young pedigree dogs.

The Grand Final of the Kennel Gazette Junior Warrant Winner of the Year Competition is aimed at dogs from the dog show world from the ages of 6 to 18 months.

For the chance to win this special Kennel Club award, dogs need to have achieved the title of Junior Warrant winner by collecting points awarded for first prizes at both Open and Championship Dog shows over the previous year. The finalists then won through from semi-finals held last November at the Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs event in London.

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Samsung at Crufts 2009: Share your Dog Tales with Samsung

Samsung Electronics, major supporters of Crufts Dog Show, have once again launched their popular competition Dog Tales, in conjunction with Dog World.

Readers are invited to submit their tales of their dog’s bravery, humour or intuition by email to editor@dogworld.co.uk and put Dog Tales in the subject box or by sending them by post to Dog Tales, Somerfield House, Wotton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LW.

The winner will win a Samsung digital camcorder and two runners up will both win Samsung digital cameras.

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Make a Difference for Dogs at the Crufts Auction

The Kennel Club will once again be holding its popular ‘Dogs in Art and Literature’ auction, on behalf of the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, at Crufts on Sunday March 8th 2009.

This year's auction continues the tradition of offering an eclectic selection of 'doggy desirables' for the most discerning of collectors.

The collection will be available for viewing at Crufts on Stand 96 in Hall 3a from Thursday 5th March, before all the items go under the hammer when the auction starts at 12.00 noon on Sunday 8th. An illustrated catalogue of the lots will be available at the show.

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Early and late starts at Crufts 2009

The Kennel Club and Crufts Committee wish to thank all exhibitors at Crufts 2009 for their support giving a total of 22,677 dogs entered into breed judging and the Agility and Obedience Championships. The entry has resulted in a number of breeds starting before 9.00 am, and in some cases the order of judging and ring allocation has had to be rescheduled.

The breeds affected are as follows, with the early and late starts shown below:

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Change in Crufts Papillon judge

At Crufts 2009, the Papillons will be judged by Mrs J Banfield. Mrs J Banfield is replacing Mr J D Simpson who unfortunately has had to withdraw from his appointment due to ill health.

Crufts 2009 will take place from 5th - 8th March at the NEC, Birmingham.

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Blue Cross at Crufts

THE BLUE Cross will be at Crufts, the charity has announced.

It says it will be there to ‘support pet owners who are concerned about the health and welfare of pedigree dogs’.

Although the RSPCA, Dogs Trust and the PDSA will not have stands at the show, many others will: Animal Rescue Thessalonike, Animals Asia Foundation, Battersea Dogs’ and Cats’ Home, Birmingham Dogs’ Home, Canine Partners, Cinnamon Trust, Dogs for the Disabled, Greyhound Rescue West of England, Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, Pets as Therapy, Retired Greyhound Trust, Support Dogs and Wood Green Animal Shelters.

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Charitable Trust's auction

THE KENNEL Club Charitable Trust’s auction of art and literature at Crufts takes place on the Sunday at noon on stand 96, hall 3.

Lots – which include paintings by Marjorie Cox which belonged to the late Sybil Churchill – can be viewed on the first three days and morning of the auction. Details and catalogues from Nick Waters on 07711 434761 or 01743 355412, email hazystar@btopenworld.com

Tune in to Crufts FM

CRUFTS' dedicated radio station will once again be broadcasting during the show on 106.8fm from Wednesday March 4 until 10pm on Sunday March 8. It can be received by anyone within a 5km radius of the NEC, Birmingham. This means that those driving to the NEC will be able to listen to the latest news. Those further away can listen via the Crufts website www.crufts.org.uk

Crufts FM, which was launched in 2005, broadcasts from a purpose-built studio in the Pavilion at the NEC, and provides comprehensive information on all aspects of the show, including the latest show news, results and interviews, in addition to traffic and travel news.

Listeners will also be able to contact Crufts FM to have their say on various aspects of the show. Comments can be emailed through to studio@cruftsfm.com

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Healthy Support for Crufts from Dog Charities and Vets

The Kennel Club has today confirmed that there will be a dedicated Health Zone at Crufts 2009 and that 20 well known dog charities and veterinary organisations will attend the event, in order to achieve the shared objective of breeding happy, healthy dogs.

There will be a brand new Health Zone at Crufts where vets and scientific experts from the British Veterinary Association and the Animal Health Trust will talk to dog lovers about a range of dog health topics including Kennel Club health initiatives, health screening and DNA tests.

Amongst others, dog owners will be able to talk to breed experts about choosing the right dog for them, at the Discover Dogs area, and speak to Kennel Club Accredited Breeders about how to ensure that they buy a puppy whose health and welfare has been put first and foremost.

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Third highest entry ever at Crufts 2009

THE NUMBER of dogs entered for this year’s Crufts is the third highest in the show’s history.

With a total of 22,677 it follows the all-time high of 22,991 at the 1991 centenary show and falls just behind last year’s 22,930.

“Following hot on the heels of the news of an increase in the number of pedigree puppies registered in 2008, this confirms the ongoing overwhelming popularity of dogs,” said KC spokesman Caroline Kisko.

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