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2020 British Open agility results from Crufts

By Wesley Coburn

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: A Border Collie leaps a jump during the agility section on one of Crufts 2020 at the National Exhibition Centre on March 5, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Crufts, the world’s biggest dog show got under way this morning. The annual event has restrictions in place due to the coronavirus outbreak however is still expected to attract thousands of dogs and their owners to the four day event. Royal Canin, a petfood company and one of the dog show’s major sponsors, advised its representatives to stay away from large events like Crufts "unless it is business critical.”(Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: A Border Collie leaps a jump during the agility section on one of Crufts 2020 at the National Exhibition Centre on March 5, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Crufts, the world’s biggest dog show got under way this morning. The annual event has restrictions in place due to the coronavirus outbreak however is still expected to attract thousands of dogs and their owners to the four day event. Royal Canin, a petfood company and one of the dog show’s major sponsors, advised its representatives to stay away from large events like Crufts "unless it is business critical.”(Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) /
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Who was victorious at the 2020 British Open agility competition at Crufts?

One of the many agility events run during Crufts 2020 was the 2020 British Open agility competition, which was broken up into two sections (being Americans, we aren’t sure whether this is a standard practice for events run by The Kennel Club of England or something special for this event).

The first section was called “jumping,” and was a normal agility course with the dog walk, teeter-totter and A-frame removed (tunnels and weaves stayed put). The second was a standard agility layout.

[Want to learn more about how the sport of agility works? Check out our explanatory guide of the basics here.]

The two times were put together, and the fastest and cleanest median time won.

2020 British Open Agility Small Group results

In the Small Group, first place was claimed by a Shetland Sheepdog from the Netherlands called Dinky Dutch (registered name Little Bit Brave Dark as the Night AW(G)) and handler Michelle Taffin-Du Bois with an averaged time of 37..80 seconds.

Another Sheltie with Taffin-Du Bois was second, as Dutch Replay (officially Total Touch Don’t Stop Me Now AW(S)) clocked in at 38.23 seconds.

Rounding out the top five were a Spanish Jack Russell Terrier called Rei (Rei de Can Canalda) and Montse Canalda at a clean 42.82, Lauren Langman and Cocker Spaniel Blink (Ag Ch Blinkin Brilliant at Devorgen) with a 34.48 with five faults, and Bonnie Quick and Sophie (Ag Ch Goldheart Trail of Flames) at 35.68 with five faults.

A dozen dogs competed in the Small division.

2020 British Open Agility Medium Group results

10 dogs competed in the Medium division, with the Cocker called Rue (registered as Devorgen Golden Moment AW(G)) and Blyth Fox at a clean 35.47 seconds.

In second was Link (Galway Link), a French Sheltie with Caclin Alexandre at 35.91.

A pair of Cockers were next in 10-year-old Wingfield (Annervalley Cassie) and Abigail Doxford at 37.53 and Harvey (Blackengine Dusk) and Jane Chenery at 38.03. In fifth was a Miniature American Shepherd called Fiametta (officially Ivormyth Double or Nothing) at 39.75.

2020 British Open Agility Large Group results

The Large group also had a dozen dogs competing, all of whom were Border Collies of various colors. Taking the top spot was Lemon (registered as Lilihaze Dark Pleasure) and Naarah Cuddy.

Rounding out the top three were Zest (Devorgen Freekin Awesome) and Nicola Wildman and Freak (Borderstorm Freak Out) and Georgina Baker.

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There were several other agility competitions run during Crufts 2020, which is taking place from Thursday, March 5 to Sunday, March 8 at the National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham, England. Among those were the rescue dog agility competition, which seems to be more for laughs and fun than anything, as Kratu stole the show (and a pole) and Lollipop took a bathroom break in mid-run.

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