ENTRIES CLOSE on Friday january 2nd. for the 2004 Crufts Show to be held once again at the NEC, Birmingham, on March 4th - 7th., with Toys and Utility on the first day, Gundogs on the second, Working and Pastoral on the third and Terriers and Hound groups on the fourth and final day.

Last week the Kennel Club announced the following changes of judges for Crufts 2004. Staffordshire Bull Terrier (dogs) - Mr H Coble; Bearded Collie (dogs) - Miss U M M Cornthwaite.

For the first time qualified dogs from the USA have been able to enter the show.

Entries can be made on-line at www.crufts.org.uk