From Wednesday 18 – Sunday 22 December, ten Kennel Club dog agility competitions, including The Kennel Club Agility Stakes and qualifiers for Crufts 2025, will take place at this year’s London International Horse Show, at London ExCeL.
The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Finals, held in association with Skinner’s, are among the most prestigious agility competitions in the world. These finals will see five dogs and their handlers crowned as winners across five categories: Small, Medium, Intermediate, Large, and Large ABC (Anything but a Collie). After competing throughout the year in heats, quarter-finals and semi-finals, only ten spots remain for the grand final.
The New Horizon Plastics London Arena will also host three Crufts semi-finals, where dogs will vie for a place at the world’s greatest dog show, set to take place 6-9 March 2025. The arena will also be home to the Discover Dogs Small/Mixi Pairs Final and The Kennel Club Starters Cup Final.
The schedule for the ten dog agility competitions over the five-day event is as follows:
International Arena:
- Wednesday 18 December – Kennel Club Agility Stakes Small Dog Competition
- Thursday 19 December – Kennel Club Agility Stakes Large ABC (Anything but a Collie) Competition
- Friday 20 December – Kennel Club Agility Stakes Large Dog Competition
- Saturday 21 December – Kennel Club Agility Stakes Intermediate Dog Competition
- Sunday 22 December – Kennel Club Agility Stakes Medium Dog Competition
The New Horizon Plastics London Arena:
- Wednesday 18 December – Crufts Medium ABC Semi Final
- Thursday 19 December – Discover Dogs Small/Mixi Pairs Final
- Friday 20 December – Kennel Club Starters Cup Final
- Saturday 21 December – Crufts Large Novice ABC Semi Final
- Sunday 22 December – Crufts Intermediate Novice ABC Semi Final
Catherine Guiver, Head of Events at The Kennel Club, said: “The Kennel Club Agility Stakes is always a thrilling part of The London International Horse Show, and we are delighted to bring it back for another year. This event celebrates not only the athleticism and skill of the dogs and handlers, but also the dedication and hard work they’ve put in. Watching the agility competitions is fantastic, and each partnership’s bond and commitment shines through. It’s an unmissable spectacle for any dog lover and we wish all those competing good luck.”
For those who want to learn more about getting started in agility or how to progress further in competitions, The Kennel Club will have a stand with experts on hand, number E195 in the Shopping Village.
More information about The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Finals can be found at: thekennelclub.org.uk/thekennelclubagilitystakes.
Details about the additional Kennel Club agility competitions taking place can be found at: thekennelclub.org.uk/events-and-activities/agility/
Tickets for the London International Horse Show can be purchased online at londonhorseshow.com.
