This guide has been fully updated for Crufts 2027, with the latest dates, location details, ticket information and what visitors can expect.
Crufts 2027, recognised as the largest and most prestigious dog show in the world, attracts thousands of dog enthusiasts, breeders, and aficionados from across the globe, and if, like us at Yappily, you are nuts about dogs, then you don’t want to miss this!
This event will be showcasing the finest breeds and their abilities, all following the Kennel Club’s rigorous standards.
When is Crufts Dog Show?
Crufts dog show is a 4-day event starting on the 4th of March to the 7th of March 2027.
Where is Crufts Dog Show 2027 Held?
Crufts 2027 will take place at the NEC in Birmingham. The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, is one of Europe’s leading venues for events and exhibitions. Opened in 1976, it’s a great location next to Birmingham International Airport, and the Birmingham International Railway Station makes it easily accessible.
How to get to Crufts Dog Show?
Not sure how to get there? Don’t worry! In this section, we’ve got all the information you need on the various transportation options available to reach the event at the NEC.
The NEC is accessible via the M6 and M42 motorways and offers lots of on-site parking. To make your journey easier, shuttle buses run from the car parks to the main entrance for visitors’ convenience. If you’re using satnav, the postcode for the NEC is B40 1NT.
The following parking fees at the NEC are payable on the day:
- Cars: £17.95 per day
- Minibuses: £21.50 per day
- Coaches: £29.95 per day
However, if you book your car parking in advance, the charge for cars is reduced to £12.85.
Here’s a down load map of the car park at the NEC
What is Crufts Dog Show?
Founded in 1891, Crufts is widely recognised as the world’s premier dog show. Spanning four days, this amazing event has been hosted at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham since 1991. The show features an array of dog competitions, drawing in thousands of dogs along with their guardians and handlers. These participants showcase the skills and abilities of their dogs to enthusiasts around the world.
Crufts transcends the traditional dog show; it’s a celebration of dogs, highlighting the best in various competitive categories such as agility, obedience, and flyball.
Significantly, it is a conformation show where dogs are judged against the Kennel Club’s breed standards. These standards specify the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance for each breed, ensuring that the dogs are aesthetically pleasing and “fit for function” in terms of health and fitness.
What Happens at Crufts Dog Show 2027?
At Crufts 2027, you will be treated to a variety of dog activities, from agility to obedience displays. In agility trials, dogs will skillfully navigate through obstacle courses, demonstrating their speed and dexterity. The obedience demonstrations will showcase the training and responsiveness of the dogs to their handlers’ commands, highlighting their intelligence and discipline.
The centrepiece of Crufts 2027, however, is the conformation show. Here, dogs are evaluated against the Kennel Club’s breed standards. These standards articulate each breed’s ideal physical features, movement, and temperament, reflecting their historical functions and roles.
The conformation show at Crufts is more than just about the dogs’ looks; it is an assessment of their health and functionality. This means that the dogs are evaluated not only for their physical standards but also for their overall health and their ability to perform the tasks for which their breed was originally developed. Ideally, this approach would ensure that the champions of the show are not just visually representative of their breed but are also exemplary in terms of health and functionality.
Day 1 – Thursday 4 March 2027 – Gundog
The first day of Crufts 2027 is dedicated to the Gundog Group. These breeds were traditionally developed to work alongside people when hunting and retrieving game.
Gundog Breeds:
Bracco Italiano, Brittany, English Setter, German Longhaired Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Gordon Setter, Hungarian Vizsla, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Irish Red and White Setter, Irish Setter, Italian Spinone, Korthals Griffon, Lagotto Romagnolo, Large Munsterlander, Pointer, Retriever (Chesapeake Bay), Retriever (Curly Coated), Retriever (Flat Coated), Retriever (Golden), Retriever (Labrador), Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling), Spaniel (American Cocker), Spaniel (Clumber), Spaniel (Cocker), Spaniel (English Springer), Spaniel (Field), Spaniel (Irish Water), Spaniel (Sussex), Spaniel (Welsh Springer), Spanish Water Dog and Weimaraner.
Day 2 – Friday 5 March 2027 – Working & Pastoral
Friday brings together the Working and Pastoral Groups.
Working Group
The Working Group features breeds traditionally associated with jobs such as guarding, rescue and other working roles.
Working Breeds:
Alaskan Malamute, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bouvier des Flandres, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Canadian Eskimo Dog, Dobermann, Dogue de Bordeaux, German Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer, Great Dane, Great Swiss Mountain Dog, Greenland Dog, Hovawart, Leonberger, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Portuguese Water Dog, Rottweiler, Russian Black Terrier, St Bernard, Siberian Husky and Tibetan Mastiff.
Pastoral Group
The Pastoral Group includes breeds traditionally associated with herding, managing and guarding livestock.
Pastoral Breeds:
Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren), Border Collie, Briard, Catalan Sheepdog, Collie (Rough), Collie (Smooth), Estrela Mountain Dog, Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd Dog, Hungarian Puli, Hungarian Pumi, Komondor, Lancashire Heeler, Maremma Sheepdog, Norwegian Buhund, Old English Sheepdog, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long-Haired), Samoyed, Shetland Sheepdog, Swedish Vallhund, Turkish Kangal Dog, Welsh Corgi (Cardigan), Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) and White Swiss Shepherd.
Day 3 – Saturday 6 March 2027 – Terrier & Hound
Saturday at Crufts 2027 is dedicated to the Terrier and Hound Groups.
Terrier Group
Terriers are known for their spirited personalities, determination and working heritage.
Terrier Breeds:
Airedale Terrier, Australian Terrier, Bedlington Terrier, Border Terrier, Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier (Miniature), Cairn Terrier, Cesky Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Fox Terrier (Smooth), Fox Terrier (Wire), Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Skye Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Welsh Terrier and West Highland White Terrier.
Hound Group
The Hound Group contains breeds historically developed for hunting, using either scent or sight to track their quarry.
Hound Breeds:
Afghan Hound, Basenji, Basset Fauve de Bretagne, Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand), Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit), Basset Hound, Bavarian Mountain Hound, Beagle, Bloodhound, Borzoi, Cirneco Dell’Etna, Dachshund (Long Haired), Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired), Dachshund (Smooth Haired), Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired), Dachshund (Wire Haired), Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired), Deerhound, Finnish Spitz, Foxhound, Greyhound, Hamiltonstovare, Harrier, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Norwegian Elkhound, Otterhound, Pharaoh Hound, Portuguese Podengo (Warren Hound), Rhodesian Ridgeback, Saluki, Sloughi and Whippet.
Day 4 – Sunday 7 March 2027 – Utility & Toy
The final day of Crufts 2027 features the Utility and Toy Groups.
Utility Group
The Utility Group includes a varied collection of breeds, many of which were originally developed for particular working purposes that no longer fall within the other main breed groups.
Utility Breeds:
Akita, Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Canaan Dog, Chow Chow, Dalmatian, Eurasier, French Bulldog, German Spitz (Klein), German Spitz (Mittel), Japanese Akita Inu, Japanese Shiba Inu, Japanese Spitz, Keeshond, Kooikerhondje, Lhasa Apso, Miniature Schnauzer, Poodle (Miniature), Poodle (Standard), Poodle (Toy), Schipperke, Schnauzer, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier and Xoloitzcuintle (Standard).
Toy Group
The Toy Group is made up primarily of small companion breeds, with a wide variety of appearances, personalities and histories.
Toy Breeds:
Affenpinscher, Australian Silky Terrier, Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua (Long Coat), Chihuahua (Smooth Coat), Chinese Crested, Coton de Tulear, English Toy Terrier, Griffon Bruxellois, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, King Charles Spaniel, Lowchen (Little Lion Dog), Maltese, Miniature Pinscher, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Russian Toy and Yorkshire Terrier.
With seven breed groups appearing across the four days, Crufts 2027 gives visitors the chance to see an incredible variety of dogs. If you have a favourite breed or group that you particularly want to see, make sure you choose the right day when planning your visit.
Features breeds known for their roles in guarding, rescue, and other working tasks
Crufts 2027 Dog Show Qualifications
To maintain its standards, Crufts requires participating dogs to meet the Kennel Club’s criteria, focusing on breed standards and overall health and fitness.
Dogs and their guardians will have been travelling all over the UK and Europe, showing their dogs in Championship shows, hoping to get 1st or 2nd place in their class, so that they then qualify to enter Crufts!
The dogs that triumph in the conformation show at Crufts 2027 will be those that excel in both appearance and health. These winners should embody the true spirit and essence of their breed’s standards, representing the pinnacle of both physical form and functional ability.
Recognising the importance of health in breeding, Crufts mandates that each competing dog be thoroughly assessed for being “fit for function”. This means they must not only conform to physical standards but also exhibit the health and vitality necessary for their breed. Winners undergo additional health tests to confirm their status as exemplary representatives of their breed, underlining the show’s commitment to promoting responsible breeding practices focused on health and welfare.
How to Get Tickets for Crufts Dog Show 2027?
For dog lovers who want to experience this unique dog show in person, tickets for Crufts 2027 are available right now. You can get your tickets from the Crufts website.
Can I bring my dog to Crufts Dog Show?
Sadly, no dogs, other than those that have been invited by The Kennel Club and Assistance Dogs, are permitted into the show.
How do I watch Crufts at home?
You can watch Crufts on Channel 4 daily or More4. You can also listen to the Crufts Podcast!
Crufts Dog Show results
If you want to know the results from the conformation show you will find them on the HighamPress website and the Foss Data website, which give dog show results from all over the UK in real time!
Shopping and Trade Stands at Crufts 2027
Crufts 2027 also presents a unique shopping experience, with an extensive array of dog-related products and services, catering to the needs of every dog lover.
Want to learn how to show your dog? The best place to start is your local Ringcraft Club!
How to watch Crufts 2027 on TV
Channel 4 and More 4 will be broadcasting the action over the show’s four days; the details of times and channels are as follows:
THURSDAY 4th MARCH:
15.00-16.00 – Channel 4
18.30-19.30 – More4
19.30-21.00 – Channel 4
FRIDAY 5th MARCH:
15.00-16.00 – Channel 4
18.30-19.30 – More4
19.30-21.00 – Channel 4
SATURDAY 6th MARCH:
14.00-18.00 – Channel 4
19.00-21.00 – Channel 4
SUNDAY 7th MARCH:
14.00-18.00 – Channel 4
19.00-21.00 – Channel 4 Crufts 2027: Best in Show live.
(*Please note, times subject to change)
And don’t forget, there’s the Crufts YouTube channel to keep up with all things Crufts and watch previous years’ content.
FAQ – Crufts 2027
When and where is Crufts 2027?
Crufts 2027 is on from 4–7 March 2027 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK, hosting the world’s biggest dog show event each year.
How can I get tickets to Crufts 2027?
Tickets are available through the official Crufts website and authorised sellers, with options for day-specific entry and special arena seats. Purchasing in advance helps ensure better availability and pricing.
Do I need to book tickets before I go?
Yes, Crufts is one of the UK’s most popular dog events, and booking tickets ahead of time is highly recommended as prices can rise on the day and availability can run out
Can I take my dog to Crufts?
Only dogs officially invited or entered are allowed inside — casual pet attendance isn’t permitted for general visitors.
How do I qualify my dog to compete?
Dogs must meet qualification standards set by The Kennel Club to compete at Crufts (e.g., championship wins or equivalent results). This ensures entrants meet health and breed criteria.
Is there parking and transport to the NEC?
Yes, the NEC has large on-site parking, and public transport routes link directly via Birmingham International train station, making it easy to reach by car or rail.
What else is there to do at Crufts?
Beyond the main judging rings, Crufts offers experiences like agility and obedience displays, trade stands with dog-related products, skill demonstrations, and the Discover Dogs area, where visitors can learn about breeds.
Where can I find the full official Crufts schedule?
For the most up-to-date schedule, ticket options and show details, check the official Crufts website at crufts.org.uk
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