As veterans of American shows, we found several notable distinctions between US shows and this British one. The enormity of Crufts is nearly impossible to fathom much less adequately describe. We had been told to expect a huge show, but huge doesn't begin to cover it. This is to accommodate the 1999 entry of 21,503 dogs from 142 breeds. When a single judge often cannot handle an entire breed entry, males and females are evaluated by separate judges.
English classes are also different.
Since English champions are shown in the classes along with non-champions, getting through to the challenge certificate and BOB at Crufts are formidable tasks and spectacular wins. We do not indicate a reserve BIS show winner as is done at English shows, this year the Akita standing next to the smashing Irish Setter. Copyright 1997-2001 JB Duetsch Incorporated . All Rights Reserved.