I wanted to know this too!!
Naomi x

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I've not entered this year, got all my boys qualified but really can't be bothered cos I know where it's going in my breed and won't waste my money just for the dogs to walk around the ring and be overlooked cos the face don't fit. My OH has booked in with his boy so I'll probably just go and watch... maybe some other breeds

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My fabulous furry friends

I would take cash - some stalls let you pay on card but the vast majority don't - shopping at Crufts is very much like a market and most of the stallholders don't have card machines. I'd also recommend you draw out any cash beforehand as the cash machines in the NEC charge you a bloody fortune just for the priviledge of using them

and also - only take what you're willing to spend, if you take extra you WILL spend it! Annnnd another thing - take your own food. The food in the NEC is ridiculously overpriced and not that good! Picnics all the way!

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R.I.P Buster - Causing mischief over the bridge, sleep tight soldier

Absolutely right for all the cash machines dotted around inside the halls - but if you do find you need to draw some cash, on the piazza there is a proper bank (can't remember which one) complete with ATM cashpoint that doesn't charge anything. Also, if you need to buy cold drinks etc, there is a WH Smiths on the piazza that sells stuff at normal prices instead of the inflated ones inside the halls - and a Subway that charges regular prices.

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Bergies and borders - what more could anyone want? Siamese and maine coons, of course!

From the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam:
The Moving Finger writes, and, having writ,
Moves on, nor all thy Piety nor Wit
Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line,
Nor all thy Tears wash out a Word of it.
(But you can always edit your post, of course )

I'm on my 5th Crufts this time and I never knew that! Will have to keep an eye out

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R.I.P Buster - Causing mischief over the bridge, sleep tight soldier

I have to say this differs considerably from my own experience, I can't remember the last time I paid cash on a stall at a show, even the small local retailers at Open shows take cards

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I'm glad you say that, because I am notoriously bad at carrying cash.

Hi,

Just saw your request for Crufts accommodation. I have a luxury two bedroom apartment with luxury kitchen, to let in rural Barston, five mins from NEC. Its a brand new refurb so is not online yet but if you want any further info/pix do contact me on rowenalyon@btinternet.com. Its £100 per night for 1-2 people, £140 for 2-4 and available over the Crufts show. I'm afraid no pets are allowed though. Regards, Rowena.

Regarding on the door entry, is there a limited number of tickets available? Just the general show, not specifically obedience. I might be going tomorrow but nothing's confirmed yet, fortunately I'm about an hour from the NEC so no need to arrange long trips or accommodation!

Would I be better off pre-ordering tonight? Have never been before so am a bit nervous about the whole concept!

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Scooter and Breeze - Labrador Retrievers
Cosmo - White Fife Canary

no, its unlimited. But i would advice to pre-order because its cheaper..

was there today, love this show!!

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