An proprietor and canine from West Yorkshire are set to be compete on the prestigious Crufts canine present.
Emma Wallis, 40, from Castleford, and her canine, Stockyard Ruffstock Rodeo (Dodger), an Australian Shepherd, gained the Crufts Large Novice ABC (Anything But Collie) Semi-Final, qualifying the pair for the ultimate held at Crufts 2024, the world’s best canine present, run by The Kennel Club in March.
The pair will probably be heading to Crufts after being topped within the Semi-Final hosted by The Kennel Club and sponsored by Agria at The London International Horse Show at ExCeL London on Sunday, December 17. The decide this yr was Paul Hinchley, with assistant decide, Leslie Osborne.
Proud proprietor Emma, stated of her achievement: “Dodger has met all my expectations and I am excited to go the final at Crufts.”
The Crufts Semi-Final consisted of two rounds, a leaping spherical and an agility spherical. The prime eight competing dogs and handlers who earned the very best mixed rating throughout each rounds have certified for the ultimate taking place at Crufts in March.
Catherine Guiver, Head of Events at The Kennel Club, stated: “This is the first time we have held the Crufts Semi-Finals at The London International Horse Show and the excitement was incredibly high! Well done to all competing dogs and their owners for showing great skill in the arena.
“Congratulations to Emma and Dodger for their impressive performance – we look forward to seeing the pair compete in the final at Crufts in March.”