uk show rules

[Jane S]

Hi Sarah

We don't have colour separated classes at Crufts so there won't be any just for solids. Most classes are hotly contested but often the class which arouses the most interest is the Open class in each sex as you will be able to see a lot of the Show Champions currently being shown. Junior also tends to be a strong class, not that there are usually any weak classes at Crufts :wink:

Jane                    

[Pammy]

Hi Sarah

I would think that everybody that has qualified for Crufts will be there with there dogs.

You would expect that to be the case but often qualifiers are not there for a number of reasons, bitches in season, out of coat etc etc - but even so, the classes are hotly contested                    

[Sarah_S]

Again I have to ask some questions  :roll: .
Must we book our tickets to Crufts in advance. And what do we get if we book in advance, seats to groupfinal  :?:  a free catalogue  :?:  Nothing but the tickets   :wink:  :?:

Will there be a catalogue over the exhibitors?                    

[Jane S]

Tickets don't have to be booked in advance - you can just turn up & pay at the gate although you can escape the queues for tickets if you do order in advance. The ticket is just for admittance - you have to pay extra to buy a catalogue or programme. Exhibitors don't even get catalogues free but I think we get them a bit cheaper because we order them with our entries. Tickets do include admittance to the Group ring (subject to availability) except for the final day (tickets for the BIS ring are all sold out). You can order online at www.crufts.org.uk                    

[Sarah_S]

but what is the app. queue size? 15 minutes, ½ hour, 1 hour  :shock:  :?:

If we do book in advance, can we avoid the ticket queue and buy the catalogue inside :?:                    

[Jane S]

but what is the app. queue size? 15 minutes, ½ hour, 1 hour  :shock:  :?:

If we do book in advance, can we avoid the ticket queue and buy the catalogue inside :?:

Impossible to say Sarah - if you arrive early, then the queue will probably not be that long.

Yes you buy the catalogue inside I think not at the ticket office.                    

[Sarah_S]

Thanks for all the answers Jane. i think we'll book in advance, just to get max. out of our visit.