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CATEGORY 3 BREEDS AT CRUFTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS •

The Royal Kennel Club is committed to the health and welfare of dogs
and to ensuring that healthy dogs are being exhibited and thereby
given awards at shows.
The Best of Breed award relevant to Category 3 breeds cannot be
confirmed until the dog has passed an examination by the Show's
official Veterinary Surgeon. If the dog fails to pass the examination it
is ineligible to compete in the relevant group.
The Category 3 breeds are listed below:

Basset Hound Neapolitan Mastiff
Bulldog Pekingese
Dogue de Bordeaux Pug
French Bulldog St. Bernard
Mastiff

WELFARE OF DOGS
Anyone whose dog is entered at a Royal Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable
steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog's health and welfare at
risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Royal Kennel Club Regulations in this
respect may be referred to the Board for disciplinary action under Royal Kennel Club Rules and
Regulations.
Right to Refuse Entries: Exhibitors/Competitors are reminded that show societies have the right
under Royal Kennel Club Regulation to refuse any entry.
DOGS IN VEHICLES
Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days
considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk
forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

Postal entries close on Monday 5 January 2026 (PO Postmark)
On-line entries can be made up until midnight
on Monday 19 January 2026 at crufts.org.uk/entries

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