What visitors think of Crufts 2025 so far

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Thousands of dogs, four packed days, and one big event—Crufts 2025 is in full swing at the NEC Birmingham. With new competitions, health rules, and plenty to see, we spoke to visitors to find out what they think of this year’s show.

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00:00The NEC is packed with people and dogs of every breed, from towering Great Danes to

00:07tiny Chihuahuas.

00:09The atmosphere is lively with competitions, trade stands and breed showcases filling the

00:14halls.

00:15Agility courses are testing speed and precision, while breed judging is all about form and

00:20temperament.

00:21Every ring has something different happening and there's no shortage of excitement.

00:26The Visitors' Crufts is more than just a show, it's a celebration of everything people

00:30love about dogs.

00:32Some are here to compete, others to watch and many just to enjoy the experience.

00:36With so much happening there's plenty to take in.

00:39So what's bringing people here and what do they make of this year's event?

00:44The favourite part about Crufts is meeting friends of a like-minded persuasion.

00:51It's a bit, it's the culmination of the year, the dog show, it's just, it's a celebration

00:56of dogs.

00:57Firstly meeting my castor owners, but also discover dogs and I would be over there if

01:04I wasn't here, so yes.

01:08I'm probably seeing everybody because I don't know, well I don't know about you, but I live

01:13quite away so I don't see a lot of my breed all the time, so it's quite nice to catch

01:19up with people I wouldn't normally see.

01:22So for us it's raising awareness about our not-for-profit Dogs for Wildlife, so getting

01:26all the people at Crufts to realise the purpose of dogs and being able to raise awareness

01:32of the plight of a lot of animals that are suffering in Africa.

01:36Everywhere you look there's something happening.

01:38One minute it's a high-speed fly ball race, the next a carefully judged obedience trial.

01:43The event isn't just about competition, it's also about education and discovery.

01:48The Discover Dogs area is a favourite for visitors, giving them the chance to meet over

01:52200 breeds up close.

01:54It's a place to ask questions, learn about responsible ownership and maybe even find

01:59the perfect breed for their home.

02:01There's also plenty to buy with stalls selling everything from dog food to high-tech training

02:06gadgets.

02:07Whether it's a competition or just a fun day out, visitors have plenty to explore.

02:12There's so much to see, but what's standing out the most to visitors this year?

02:19Some of the two breeds that were in our ring before, watching some of those was very nice.

02:24I've never owned those breeds, but they look superb.

02:28Well, my coffee dog, as far as Crufts, was the best puppy dog in breed, so that was pretty

02:35exciting.

02:36Well, I can't really think of anywhere else there would be so many dog lovers in one place,

02:43so it's a non-stop dog chat all day, which is ideal for small businesses and big businesses

02:51as well.

02:52So, yeah, I think it's probably one of the best places to meet new customers as well.

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