Crufts is an international dog show held annually in the United Kingdom, held since 1891, and organised by The Kennel Club. It is the largest show of its kind in the world.
Crufts exhibition 1891
The Kennel Club (KC) is the official kennel club of the United Kingdom. It is the oldest recognised kennel club in the world. Its role is to oversee various canine activities including dog shows, dog agility and working trials. It also operates the national register of pedigree dogs in the United Kingdom and acts as a lobby group on issues involving dogs in the UK. To celebrate its 150th anniversary on 5 April 2023, King Charles III confirmed the club with a 'royal' prefix, however until the members of the KC have voted to change the trading title to include "Royal" it will remain the Kennel Club.
Sewallis Shirley, the founder of the Kennel Club
Charles Cruft, the founder of the Crufts dog show
Medical Detection Dogs attend the 2021 Discover Dogs convention at London Excel Centre.
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, one of the dog breeds featured in Pedigree Dogs Exposed