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Crufts 2017
It’s that time of year again, when anticipation in the dog world builds to fever pitch. Crufts – the highlight of the dog year and the largest dog show in the world – takes place at the NEC, Birmingham on 9th-12th March. We’ve pulled together a whole heap of Crufts 2017 news to get you…
Flyball
When it comes to high energy activities for dogs, flyball ticks all the boxes. Action, skill and fun, it has them all. What exactly does flyball entail? Who can have a go? And where can you try it out? We got in touch with Jacqui Smith and Bev Rutherford, secretary and treasurer respectively of the Teesdale Flyball…
Dates For Your 2016 Diary
Ouch! It’s already nearly a month into 2016 and most of us are probably still getting used to writing ‘6’ instead of ‘5’. As the events calendar for the canine world is starting to get back into swing, we’ve pulled together some of the highlights for 2016. January Northern Dog Club Open Show – 30th…
Gilbertson & Page at Crufts 2015
After a year in which scandal hit the world’s biggest dog show, there were still plenty of positive vibes about at Crufts 2015 and Gilbertson & Page had one of the busiest years ever at the show. An astonishing 21,000 dogs competed in agility, obedience, flyball, breed showing and gamekeeper classes to name just a…
Dr John Puppy Formula Launches at Crufts 2015
As part of our continued efforts to ensure that each of our brands has a complete offering for all stages of a dog’s life, Gilbertson & Page is launching a dog food suitable for puppies as part of our highly-regarded Dr John range. The launch has been timed to coincide with Crufts, as many of…
Unmissable Dates For Your 2015 Canine Calendar
Dog shows and events can be a great way to socialise with other dog owners, whilst your dog gets a chance to socialise with other dogs. They also provide a chance to find out more about your breed, to meet suppliers as well as helping you discover local clubs, activities and societies. We’ve collated some…
Gilbertson & Page at Crufts 2014
Looking for us at Crufts? I’ve just been asked by a follower of our blog for details of Gilbertson & Page’s stand at Crufts. We’re in Hall 2 and have a sizeable presence at Stand 78. With some new products to talk about and some knowledgeable members of staff, including canine nutritionists, we expect to…
Creating A Champion – Show Dogs Are Working Dogs Too
With Crufts soon to be upon us (and we look forward to seeing everyone as usual on the Gilbertson & Page stand), we thought it would be good to write a few words about the world behind the glitz of showing dogs. We hope that a few people might gain an insight into the hard…
A Busy Crufts 2013 Brings Friends Old & New for Gilbertson & Page
As one of the oldest names in dog food in the UK, we have very long-standing engagements during the year and it can be easy to get into the same old routine. Well, Crufts 2013 certainly wasn’t routine, as the launch of our new Heritage range of Dog Feeds brought a surge in interest. Of…
