Apparently they wrestled down three protestors.
The whippets owner was great at getting her dog out of the way fast.
The protesters were lucky the Akita didn't bite them as it was that direction they took one down in.
Feel sorry that the event was spoilt for the winners
You know, it probably isn't the smartest place to protest so vigorously, especially when the RAF dogs and other police dogs are holding their displays.
And with the terrorist activity today, the chances of being taken out by gunshot are increased, although I'm sure the police wouldn't fire into a crowed arena. I was reading some tweets that called the protesters "terrier-ists". Sort of funny if it wasn't so sad.
At least the whippet and pointer owners will remember it was an eventful day, in more ways than one.
I also noted that the presenters grabbed the trophies and made a hasty retreat. But it seemed that the other dog handlers in the back were in some sort of shock and stood their ground. I think I'd run like all hell was chasing me on the off chance there was a bomb or firearms involved.
Anyway, it was an exciting conclusion to a great show. I'd love to go as a spectator some time. Crufts just seems like it has more to offer the public than Westminster, but a lot of that has to do with the rich history of the participating countries as well as the superior TV and film coverage.
One of my favorite groups was the gameskeeper class. I just love that these are truly everyday working dogs and handlers, fulfilling their purpose. And so many other working dogs showing in all venues. Not just pretty faces.
The icing on the cake is the commentators and announcers, who aren't as scripted as ours and are actually having as much fun as the other spectators. Their delight was evident in the Heelwork to Music and the Agility classes. Watching Westminster on TV, you hear the same old dialogue year after year after year. Then they punctuate that with really bad comedic comments.
As a US citizen, if I had to choose one over the other to attend, it would be Crufts.