Scruffts, sponsored by James Wellbeloved - the dog show where pedigree doesn’t matter
Calling all owners of crossbred and mixed breed dogs in Suffolk, have you ever wanted to take part in a dog competition but couldn’t because your dog didn’t have the right pedigree? Well, this is your chance.
The East Anglian Festival of Light will be hosting a heat of the Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year competition, supported by James Wellbeloved, on Sunday August 29th at this year’s show which takes place at Hadleigh United Football Club in Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Scruffts is the nation’s most prestigious competition for crossbred and mixed breed dogs, and is run by the Kennel Club. The competition provides great fun for dog owners as well as the opportunity to experience the excitement of competing. There are four fun dog classes to enter:
· Most Handsome Crossbreed Dog 6 months – 7years
· Prettiest Crossbreed Bitch 6 months – 7 years
· Child’s Best Friend* 6 months – 12 years
· Golden Oldie 8 years plus
*handled by a young person between 6 and 16 years of age inclusively.
Judges take into account the importance of dog training and responsible dog ownership, and will judge the entrants on good character, health and temperament. Rosettes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions in each class, and each dog that receives a 1st place is eligible to compete in the final at London’s leading dog event, Discover Dogs, which takes place on the weekend of November 13th and 14th 2010 at Earls Court.
The East Anglian Festival of Light Show takes place on August 28th and 29th, and entry for the Scruffts heat on the Sunday cost just £1 per class. All money raised goes to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, which aims to help make a difference for dogs by funding a wide variety of work ranging from supporting research into canine diseases to welfare initiatives.
For further information about the show, please contact the contact The East Anglian Festival of Light at 01449 710177.
ENDS
[276.10]
11th August 2010
For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
The Kennel Club Press Office
020 7518 1008
press.office@thekennelclub.org.uk
www.thekennelclub.org. or visit www.scruffts.org.uk
For press information about James Wellbeloved please contact:
Cressy Brooks 01303 872933 / 07876 162461
cressybrooks@gofast.co.uk www.wellbeloved.com
Notes to Editors
The Kennel Club
· The Kennel Club makes a difference for all dogs – pedigree and crossbreeds.
· The Kennel Club presents Scruffts, the national family crossbreed dog of the year competition sponsored by James Wellbeloved
· The Kennel Club has registered crossbreed dogs for over 50 years.
· Crossbreed dogs may be registered with the Kennel Club through the Activity Register or Companion Dog Club for only £12.
· The Scruffts grand final will take place at Discover Dogs in London on November 13 & 14 2010.
· Through its grants programme, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust is able to fund a wide variety of work ranging from scientific and research grants to welfare initiatives, all of which are giving dogs healthier and happier lives.
James Wellbeloved
· James Wellbeloved is a leading manufacturer of natural, hypoallergenic foods for dogs (and cats).
· James Wellbeloved foods use only pure, natural ingredients, and contain no added artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives.
· Foods are available in Puppy, Adult and Senior/Light versions.
· The James Wellbeloved range also includes cereal-free kibble for sensitive dogs, and James Wellbeloved Pouches, a tasty wet food for use alone or as a topping to James Wellbeloved dry foods.
· The James Wellbeloved treats range includes Pure Incentives, CrackerJacks, MiniJacks and cereal-free versions.
· James Wellbeloved dry foods are manufactured in the UK.
Calling all owners of crossbred and mixed breed dogs in Suffolk, have you ever wanted to take part in a dog competition but couldn’t because your dog didn’t have the right pedigree? Well, this is your chance.
The East Anglian Festival of Light will be hosting a heat of the Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year competition, supported by James Wellbeloved, on Sunday August 29th at this year’s show which takes place at Hadleigh United Football Club in Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Scruffts is the nation’s most prestigious competition for crossbred and mixed breed dogs, and is run by the Kennel Club. The competition provides great fun for dog owners as well as the opportunity to experience the excitement of competing. There are four fun dog classes to enter:
· Most Handsome Crossbreed Dog 6 months – 7years
· Prettiest Crossbreed Bitch 6 months – 7 years
· Child’s Best Friend* 6 months – 12 years
· Golden Oldie 8 years plus
*handled by a young person between 6 and 16 years of age inclusively.
Judges take into account the importance of dog training and responsible dog ownership, and will judge the entrants on good character, health and temperament. Rosettes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions in each class, and each dog that receives a 1st place is eligible to compete in the final at London’s leading dog event, Discover Dogs, which takes place on the weekend of November 13th and 14th 2010 at Earls Court.
The East Anglian Festival of Light Show takes place on August 28th and 29th, and entry for the Scruffts heat on the Sunday cost just £1 per class. All money raised goes to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, which aims to help make a difference for dogs by funding a wide variety of work ranging from supporting research into canine diseases to welfare initiatives.
For further information about the show, please contact the contact The East Anglian Festival of Light at 01449 710177.
ENDS
[276.10]
11th August 2010
For further press information, images or interview requests please contact:
The Kennel Club Press Office
020 7518 1008
press.office@thekennelclub.org.uk
www.thekennelclub.org. or visit www.scruffts.org.uk
For press information about James Wellbeloved please contact:
Cressy Brooks 01303 872933 / 07876 162461
cressybrooks@gofast.co.uk www.wellbeloved.com
Notes to Editors
The Kennel Club
· The Kennel Club makes a difference for all dogs – pedigree and crossbreeds.
· The Kennel Club presents Scruffts, the national family crossbreed dog of the year competition sponsored by James Wellbeloved
· The Kennel Club has registered crossbreed dogs for over 50 years.
· Crossbreed dogs may be registered with the Kennel Club through the Activity Register or Companion Dog Club for only £12.
· The Scruffts grand final will take place at Discover Dogs in London on November 13 & 14 2010.
· Through its grants programme, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust is able to fund a wide variety of work ranging from scientific and research grants to welfare initiatives, all of which are giving dogs healthier and happier lives.
James Wellbeloved
· James Wellbeloved is a leading manufacturer of natural, hypoallergenic foods for dogs (and cats).
· James Wellbeloved foods use only pure, natural ingredients, and contain no added artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives.
· Foods are available in Puppy, Adult and Senior/Light versions.
· The James Wellbeloved range also includes cereal-free kibble for sensitive dogs, and James Wellbeloved Pouches, a tasty wet food for use alone or as a topping to James Wellbeloved dry foods.
· The James Wellbeloved treats range includes Pure Incentives, CrackerJacks, MiniJacks and cereal-free versions.
· James Wellbeloved dry foods are manufactured in the UK.
