CRUFTS 26

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all team Silvestre a happy day at Crufts 26.  As the saying goes you always take the best dog home no matter what the win is. 

Vizsla have an early start in the ring at 8.30am. usually Veteran dog class starts first followed by puppy. 

Bracco have a normal start.  

I shall look forward to photos on the events on the day and I wish everyone the best times.  After all it's no mean feet qualifying for Crufts.  A lot of people forget the thrill of going to Crufts. The atmosphere is unlike any other show.  

There has been a lot on social media this week with the downsides of Crufts.  Behaviourists putting their two pennies in, on a lot of things they really do not know about. It creates gossip and puts their social media at the forefront.  What you may not know the exhibitors have to follow rules set out by Kennel club.  We are not allowed to leave the hall until 4pm.   Again this is a rule which should be changed in this day and age.  We have discover dogs stands where you can go and meet and greet your breed of dog you like.  So for those on social media who do not know the rules of the show please stop saying negative stuff as if it is the exhibitors choice.  The only choice we have is to not enter it.  Another rule which is dogs are supposed to be on their benches at all times. Again this should be removed.  But we the exhibitors can not do anything about these rules. Maybe instead of negative comments on social media you could use your powers for positive and help get rules changed for exhibitors.  

We always tell team Silvestre if you have a dog that does not like this show environment do not take the dog.  The dogs welfare must come first.   Some dogs love the attention.  Some are show offs. 

Crufts is like no other show in the UK and it's an honour and always will be to get to exhibit there.  This show with the biggest amount of stalls selling everything you could want for a dog is a thrill to go around. 

When we go we advise team Silvestre to have someone with you so they can be with the dog at all times.  Doing frequent toilet breaks outside and exercising your dog.  Having a covered crate so the public do not interfere.  There has been many cases of poisoning dogs.  Not all who go are dog lovers.   So take care of your dogs.  We will always help you when we go.  Make sure your dogs have the choice for a walk outside because it's boring for dogs other wise and they need to stretch their legs.  

There are dogs being shown direct from our kennel this year. But also lots of grand children also. Mavericks kids are going from one kennel.  It will be lovely to see your results.  Classes are usually bigger at Crufts and it's a long and hard day for all concerned.  

Have fun everyone! 
Rachel