Crufts

Jan- 2015 -

6 January

Orijen Proudly Sponsors CRUFTS 2015

2015 will be an exciting year for ORIJEN UK & Ireland. The award-winning pet food maker has invested in sponsorship of Crufts, the World’s Largest Dog Show held at the NEC, Birmingham from Thursday, 5th March to Sunday, 8th March. This will include a purpose built stand in the main…

Mar- 2014 -

6 March

Current Affairs

New campaign to target lungworm awareness

Despite a rise in owner awareness, 85 per cent of UK dogs remain unprotected against lungworm (Angiostrongylus vasorum) a potentially fatal parasite, a new survey reveals. The research, which questioned 1,000 dog owners, found that 80 per cent were aware of the deadly parasite, with more than five per cent having…

Feb- 2014 -

10 February

flexi unleashes UK marketing campaign to support VARIO launch

flexi has kick-started a heavyweight marketing campaign to support the launch of its new VARIO system product as it launches in to the UK. The aim of the marketing campaign is to introduce the VARIO to consumers and pet retailers, showcasing the features which makes this unique modular based system…

10 February

Current Affairs

New luxury spa for dogs

From aromatherapy treatments and a dead sea mud bath, to a basic bath and groom, a new spa in North Yorkshire has opened to pamper pooches. The Dog Spa at Raithwaite Estate offers a personal and professional grooming service and features a wide range of advanced spa and bathing equipment.…

Aug- 2013 -

14 August

Current Affairs

Celebs and dogs gather for annual PupAid event

The UK is supposed to be a nation of animal lovers but there’s a secret industry going on 24/7 that sadly couldn’t be further from the truth. ‘Puppy farming’ – commercial mass production of hundreds of thousands of puppies – goes on around the clock all over Britain but mainly…

Jul- 2013 -

24 July

Events

Jilly’s Jolly Jaunt

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Jilly (otherwise known as Crufts Best in Show winner 2013) took owner Gavin Robertson and friends on a rather long walk recently. In fact the group went on a 130-mile walk to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, DogLost and the Kennel Club Charitable…

1 July

Events

Burns commemorates Armed Forces Day with Hounds for Heroes

Burns Pet Nutrition, a sponsor of Hounds for Heroes which supplies assistance dogs to injured servicemen, wants to raise awareness of the importance of feeding these working dogs a quality diet. Burns Pet Nutrition has been working with Hounds for Heroes for three years and helped to launch the charity…

Mar- 2013 -

15 March

Current Affairs

AHT smashes charity cycling challenge target

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) recently raised more than £1,000 for its cancer research charity through a 400-mile cycling challenge at Crufts. Vets, scientists and fundraisers took turns to cycle on the AHT’s stand at Crufts to raise awareness of and funds for its cancer research. Through determination and passion,…

13 March

Events

Researchers awarded at Crufts

Three innovative researchers were presented with International Canine Health Awards at Crufts for their impact on the health and well-being of dogs worldwide. Dr Elaine Ostrander, Dr Gustavo Aguirre and Emily Milodovski, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award, International Prize in Canine Health and Student Inspiration Award respectively, were nominated…

5 March

Renowned dog groomer to launch book at Crufts

Award-winning dog groomer Colin Taylor will launch his first book at the forthcoming Crufts event. Titled What Would Colin Do? 101 Situations and Solutions for every dog groomer, Taylor describes situations that any groomer might encounter throughout their career, be it in the salon or competing. “A dog’s health, safety…