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In the UK, dogs must obtain 3 Challenge Certificates (CC) to become a Champion. In the USA, dogs need 15 points, including 2 major wins to become a Champion.

In the UK, Champion dogs compete against non-Champion dogs for additional CC's. If they win, the can compete for Best of Breed and Group. If a Champion dog wins a CC, no non-champion dog goes home with a CC.

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The Judge trying to decide the CC bitch.

Dog CC From Limit Dog Class (c) 2001 Deer Saron Edward Fawr At Dakiluja (Palmer) (Liver-spotted)

Bitch CC & BOB From Post Graduate Bitch Class (c) 2001 Deer  Mapplewell Minstrel (Hale) (Black-spotted)

(c) 2001 Deer CC Dog & CC Bitch await the decision for BOB.

(c) 2001 Deer CC Dog, Saron Edward Fawr At Dakiluja and owner (Palmer) having their photo taken.

(c) 2001 Deer Ring attire and attitude is much more laid back in the UK, compared to the USA.

(c) 2001 Deer Handlers entertain their dogs while awaiting their turn to be examined by the judge.

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Exhibitors await the placements in the class.

 

 

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Results for each class are posted behind the judges table.

 

Ribbon/Placement Colors

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The rosette in the Pedigree logo is red in the UK, compared to blue in the USA. This is because the first placement at dog shows is red in the UK and blue in the USA.

(c) 2001 Deer An exhibitor proudly displays the winning rosettes on their jacket, in the benching area.

(c) 2001 Deer  A Challenge Certificate (CC) & Rosette from one of the Crufts 2001 winners.

 

 

United Kingdom	USA
First - Red	First - Blue
Second - Blue	Second - Red
Third - Yellow	Third - Yellow
Reserve -  Green	Fourth - White
VHC (Very Highly Commended) - White

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A VHC certificate. Most placements receive a certificate, instead of a ribbon or rosette, for their placements.

On-line results:

Group & BIS Results
Breed (Dalmatian) Results
Obedience Results
Agility Finals
Flyball Results
KCJO Competition Results
Gamekeeper's Team Results

Outside of the Ring

(c) 2001 Deer A Dalmatian relaxing at the benching area.

(c) 2001 Deer "Tara ", IR (Irish) CH. Clonmaggaden Princess (Casey), warms up on the bench.

 

"Molly" (c) 2001 Deer Molly bears a striking resemblence to Dominick

Frankish Mercedes  (c) 2001 Deer

Walker/Exerciser (c) 2001 Deer The side rails are a great way to keep a dog on the treadmill. By Beacon Productions www.beacondogs.co.uk

Vendor Booths (c) 2001 Deer Endless shopping for doggy supplies, crates, treats, grooming products, etc. (c) 2001 Deer Some of the vendors have some very neat displays to draw attention to their booths.

 

 

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Outside of the Dalmatian "Discovery" booth.


Discover Dogs
The Discover dogs is an area of booths with all the breeds and information on each breed, contacts, etc. The booth's are separated by groups, so all the breeds in a particular group are situated next to each other. Some of the booths are very elaborately decorated. It was fun to see the rare breeds and very educational.

 

Front

Back

The above hand out was given out at the Dalmatian Discovery booth.

 

Some unusal breeds

Some of these are not commonly seen in the USA

Hounds Basset Bleu De Gascogne Basset Fauve De Bretagne Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand) Bavarian Mountain Hound Grand Bleu De Gascogne Hamiltonstovare Norwegian Lundehund Segugio Italiano Terrier Cesky Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier Toy Bolognese Coton De Tulear

Gundog Bracco Italiano German Longhaired Pointer Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Irish Red and White Setter Italian Spinone Kooikerhondje Large Munsterlander Nova Scotia Duck Trolling Retriever Spanish Water Dog Utility German Spitz (Klein) German Spitz (Mittel) Japanese Spitz

Working Beauceron Dogue de Bordeaux Greenland Dog Hovawart Leonberger Tibetan Mastiff Pastoral Bergamasco Estrela Mountain Dog Finnish Lapphund Lancashire Heeler Maremma Sheepdog Norwegian Buhund Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pyrenean Mountain Dog Pyrenean Sheepdog Swedish Lapphund Swedish Vallhund

Overseas Visitors

Their are several overseas visitors lounges. They are a great place to grab a cup of coffee and take a load off of your feet.

 

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Pedigree welcomes oversea visitors.

 

Crufts visitors info.

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Birmingham by day

 

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Birmingham at night

 

 

Travel tips

Cars are much smaller over in the UK than the states. If traveling with a large group or alot of luggage be sure to reserve a large vehicle in advance. If you are from the states, remember you will be sitting on the opposite side of the car. You will also be good driving on the opposite side of the road. A few other differences: there are very few stoplights. Instead there are things called roundabouts (which is essentially a circle where all the roads meet).

In some areas, such as Ireland, you may need to reserve a vehicle with an automatic transmission well in advance. Otherwise you will be driving a manual (stick shift). It can be tricky getting used to driving a stick on the opposite side of the road, from the opposite side of the car.

Instead of take out food, food is referred to as take away. Instead of for rent, placing are listed as to let.

Don't forget about VAT taxes!

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