Crufts 2024 updates — How to watch world-renowned dog competition returning to Birmingham & thousands enter Best in Show

Do Crufts allow mixed breeds?

Crufts is a competition for pedigree dogs.

However, cross and mixed-breed dogs can compete in the Scrufts section of the show.

This part of competition was introduced in 2013.

Who are the previous winners of Crufts?

Since Crufts started in 1928 there have been 79 Best in Show winners, with 44 different breeds taking home the trophy.

The award is given to the dog that is chosen as the overall winner of the show.

It is the most prestigious award that a dog can earn.

The winners of each category go head-to-head to be crowned Best In Show.

Can I buy tickets to Crufts 2024?

The Kennel Club competition is broadcast from the Birmingham NEC but you can go and explore the event in person too.

Tickets are available on the Crufts website and vary in price.

Thursday/Friday - £24 adult/£17 concession

Saturday - £32 adult/£20 concession

Sunday - £28.75 adult/£19 concession

Today's full schedule

• 12:30 Agility Crufts Novice Cup Final
• 13:25 Agility Champs Small/Medium
• 14:15 YKC Jumping Cup
• 15:05 Build Flyball
• 15:05 Flyball - The Last 16
• 15:50 Heelwork to Music Competition Winner
• 15:55 West Midlands Police Dog Display
• 16:25 Break
• 17:00 Agility Championship - Small/Medium Final
• TBC Junior Warrant Competition Final
• TBC Vulnerable Breed competition final
• TBC Group judging (Utility) and presentation
• TBC Group judging (Toy) and presentation
• 20:05 Programme Ends

When is Crufts 2024?

Crufts 2024 runs today and will be televised until Sunday, March 10.

You can watch live judging and highlights from the main arena on Channel 4 and More 4.

As well as showing the perfect pets jump hurdles and chase balls, the TV coverage of Crufts will be educational.

Viewers will learn about dog breeding and ownership, with an emphasis on health and welfare.