The Kennel Club is preparing to welcome over 700 dogs from all over the world to Warwickshire this month, ahead of the FCI’s European Open Agility Championships, which is being held in the UK for the first time.
The Championships, which is sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance, Galican, South West Agility Goods and 4 Legged Flix, is one of the world’s most prestigious dog agility competitions, and takes place between 1-4 August at Dallas Burston Polo Club in Southam. The event will see an action-packed four days of dogs and their handlers, compete in agility with the UK represented by The Kennel Club Agility Team GB.
The Championships will host over 700 dogs competing from the following 30 countries:
Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, The Netherlands, USA.
Helen Kerfoot, spokesperson for The Kennel Club said: “The European Open Agility Championships showcases the very best of agility, with some of the most talented dogs and handlers from all over Europe. We are therefore honoured to be hosting such a prestigious competition, and to be welcoming so many skilled agility stars.
“Agility is a fantastic activity to take part in with your dog. It helps to keep both dog and handler active, as well as strengthening the bond between the pair."
Janet Hughes, Commercial Director at Agria Pet Insurance added: “We are proud to be sponsoring the European Open Agility Championships, as it is hosted in the UK for the first time.
“The competition will host dogs and handlers who are at the very highest level in agility, so we are in for an exciting few days. We would like to wish all those competing the very best of luck.”
More information about the European Open Agility Championships visit EO2024.co.uk.
Further details on The Kennel Club Agility Team GB visit our website.