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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Jun- 2016 -3 JuneCurrent Affairs
The Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme award winners announced
The Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme Awards, hosted by the Kennel Club, celebrated some of the people and organisations working with dogs. The annual prize-giving ceremony recognises the efforts of individuals, canine organisations and local authorities nationwide which have invested their time and energy into helping to train dogs and…
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1 JuneCurrent Affairs
Dogs watch nine hours of TV a week, says Wagg
A study by pet food manufacturer, Wagg, found that the average dog now watches more than nine hours of TV a week. 91 percent of owners admitting their pet regularly sits on the sofa and watches TV with them. A further 36 percent would go as far as describing their pets as a “TV…
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May- 2016 -13 MayCurrent Affairs
Pedal-power fundraising supports animal charities
Agria Pet Insurance has presented cheques to two charities recently thanks to some pedal-powered fundraising. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and Medical Detection Dogs was nominated by Agria to support with their annual team cycling event, the Extra Mile Challenge. Over 500 miles of the French countryside was covered in just three days.…
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Apr- 2016 -28 AprilIndustry News
Pooch & Mutt welcomes new team members
Healthy dog food supplier Pooch & Mutt has introduced Louise Rudderham and Ewan Lavender to its team. Operations manager Louise ensures the supply chain runs smoothly and will make sure stock levels and deliveries are carefully managed while assisting with new innovations and products. Ewan joins the team as the…
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21 AprilCurrent Affairs
Lintbells receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise
British company Lintbells, maker of high quality natural pet supplements for dogs, cats and horses, has received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. Its supplements are given to over 150,000 dogs in the UK alone, including this year’s Crufts Best in Show. The company also exports to more…
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13 AprilProducts
K9 Pet Ball sales rocket following television coverage
AmPet Products has reported increasing interest in the American-made Nose-It! K-9 Pet Ball, following television coverage during Crufts. Sales and marketing director Alex Wilson and his Siberian husky Arapahoe appeared on Channel 4 discussing ways to help mentally stimulate dogs. “The Nose It! Ball was a big hit at Crufts and…
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Mar- 2016 -22 MarchEvents
Dorwest Herbs wins Pawscars Award
Dorwest Herbs has won ‘Trade Stand of the Year’ at ‘the Pawscars’, the dog equivalent of the Oscars. The event took place the night before Crufts, at the Hilton Metropole near the NEC in Birmingham. Dorwest Herbs had made it to the final three in the running for the ‘Trade Stand of the Year’ category. Following a public…
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18 MarchEditorial
Pet Gazette attends PATS Sandown
For members of the pet trade, March is a month for networking and boosting brand awareness. Last week, thousands of animal lovers headed to Birmingham for Crufts, the world’s largest dog show. Exhibitors enjoyed an exciting, action-packed event with high visitor numbers. However, the show ring attracted controversy with questions raised…
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16 MarchEvents
Benyfit Natural celebrates Crufts success
14 year old schoolgirl, Belle Howlett and her Border Collie, Ami have been named the winners of Young Kennel Club Jumping Dog of the Year Competition at this year’s Crufts. Belle, who is trained by her mum, Kate Howlett of K9 K8 Dog Agility Training also received the YKC Sporting Talent…
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10 MarchCurrent Affairs
Dog owners talk to their pet more than their partner
Nearly half of dog owners (41 percent) talk to their pet more than their partner and 40 percent are more likely to share their deepest secrets with their dog, according to new research. The study, by Tails.com, found that owners spend 47 minutes talking to their dog each day. Four in…
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