Crufts
This coverage features news, event highlights, and business insights from Crufts, the world’s largest dog show and a major fixture in the UK petcare calendar. Pet Gazette reports on competition results, exhibitor announcements, product launches, and industry networking opportunities arising from the event. Coverage examines how Crufts supports commercial growth for pet retailers, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers, and its role in shaping trends across the pet trade.
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Mar- 2017 -29 MarchCurrent Affairs
Little BigPaw launches premium complete wet food for dogs
UK pet food brand, Little BigPaw has launched a brand new, premium complete wet food for dogs. In March 2017, the company also exhibiting for the first time at both Crufts and PATS Sandown. PATS Sandown was a busy and extremely positive couple of days for the Little BigPaw, who…
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29 MarchCurrent Affairs
Charities highlight problems in brachycephalic cats and rabbits
In recent months the issue of health problems in short-faced or brachycephalic dogs has been highlighted to the public, in the media and following high profile events like this year’s Crufts. Three major animal welfare charities have now united to send the message that this problem is not limited to…
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20 MarchProducts
Natures Menu launches new Mighty Mixers
Natures Menu has announced the launch of two new Mighty Mixers following the company’s successful sponsorship of Crufts 2017. This latest addition to the Natures Menu portfolio includes two new flavours of Turkey & Oats and Salmon & Potato, available to trade from 1st April at a RRP £7.95 each.…
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15 MarchCurrent Affairs
Benyfit Natural celebrates Belle Howlett’s Crufts success
Belle Howlett and her four-year-old border collie, Ami, have been awarded YKC Jumping Dog of the Year at Crufts for the second year running. Belle has been competing with the Young Kennel Club since 2011. Belle and Ami are sponsored by raw pet food producer Benyfit Natural. In an interview with Crufts, Benyfit…
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13 MarchEvents
Crufts is a winner for Forthglade
Crufts was a huge success, Devon-based Forthglade has claimed. The pet food company gave over 3000 meals to pet owners for their dog’s to sample for dinner. “Crufts certainly felt busier this year” said Gerard Lovell, Joint MD of Forthglade. “It was great to note a far higher level of awareness…
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10 MarchIndustry News
Pet owners and PIF members connected with new website
Pet Industry Federation members can now connect with pet owners thanks to a new public-facing website. The website will list PIF members exclusively to the pet-owning public and will launch later in March. ‘Mypetpeople.co.uk’ will signpost pet owners to PIF member dog groomers, dog walkers, pet sitters, boarding business and retailers,…
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9 MarchCurrent Affairs
Butcher’s Pet Care celebrates 30th anniversary
2017 marks Butcher’s 30th anniversary. The company is exhibiting at the annual Crufts dogs show to showcase its original grain free recipe, Butcher’s Tripe Mix, alongside its new grain free range, The Butcher’s Choice. Since 1987, Butcher’s has used its heritage in farming and as butchers to specialise in making…
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8 MarchCurrent Affairs
Two new qualifications launched at Crufts
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the launch of two new City & Guilds Certificates of Technical Competence aimed at professional dog walkers and pet sitters. The Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in Dog Walking, and the Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in…
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3 MarchCurrent Affairs
Wildwash launch new flea repellent products
Wildwash is introducing two new natural flea repellent products at Crufts this year. After spending the last year researching natural ingredients with insect-repellent qualities from all over the world, WildWash has developed a solution to protect against fleas. WildWash has chosen ingredients from four continents that have been selected as the…
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3 MarchIndustry News
JAMES WELLBELOVED® TV ad promotes brand exclusive to specialist pet stores
JAMES WELLBELOVED®’s first ever TV advertising campaign launches on March 9 2017. The premium pet food brand will spend a total of 20 weeks on air during 2017. The initial six week burst is timed to coincide with Crufts. The ad will air during the TV final on Channel 4.…
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