6 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Crufts introduces major rule change for 3 key breeds that could see them banned from the prestigious dog show
Crufts has introduced a major rule change for three breeds that could have seen them banned from the prestigious dog show.
The major rule change at Crufts, the world’s most prestigious dog show, means that French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and Pugs will now need to pass a breathing assessment before they can compete.
PAThis year’s event took place from March 6 to March 9[/caption]
ReutersGolden Retrievers are shown at the Crufts dog show in Birmingham[/caption]
GettyUnder the new rule, all French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and Pugs must undergo a vet check before competing at Crufts[/caption]
The Respiratory Function Grading (RFG) system has been introduced to protect the health of brachycephalic breeds, dogs with short skulls that are prone to breathing difficulties.
The test aims to raise awareness about Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), a common condition affecting these breeds.
Under the new rule, all French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and Pugs must undergo a vet check before competing at Crufts.
Dogs that receive a grade 3 score, meaning they have severe BOAS and show clear signs of breathing distress, will be banned from the competition.
The new rule has been introduced to address the growing popularity of brachycephalic breeds like French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, and Pugs, whose flat faces make them susceptible to serious breathing issues.
The rule aims to ensure that only healthy dogs participate in competitions, promoting responsible breeding practices and health testing.
This significant change comes as Crufts, run by The Kennel Club, continues to evolve in its commitment to dog welfare and responsible breeding.
As the largest and most famous dog show in the world, Crufts has been a prestigious event since it was first held in 1891.
Each year, it attracts thousands of competitors from across the globe, celebrating dog breeding, agility, obedience, and companionship.
The event showcases the best pedigree dogs, with winners often becoming highly sought-after breeding champions.
Held annually at the NEC Birmingham, Crufts is more than just a competition, it features trade stands, dog training demonstrations, and rescue dog showcases.
This year’s event takes place from March 6 to March 9, 2025.
AFPThe rule aims to ensure that only healthy dogs participate in competitions, promoting responsible breeding practices and health testing[/caption]
PAThe event showcases the best pedigree dogs, with winners often becoming highly sought-after breeding champions[/caption]
GettyThe test aims to raise awareness about Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), a common condition affecting these breeds[/caption]
6 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Major supermarket slashes price of tubs of Cadbury Heroes to just £2.40
CHOCAHOLICS are racing to a major supermarket to get their hands on Cadbury Heroes at a bargain price.
The popular chocolates are on sale for just £2.40, down from £6, and shoppers are threatening to take home the whole shelf.
GettyTesco is offering a whole tub of Cadbury Heroes for just £2.40[/caption]
AlamyOne shopper spotted the deal on a yellow discount sticker[/caption]
AlamyThe 550g tubs are usually £6[/caption]
Eagle-eyed shoppers spotted the deal at Tesco on a yellow reduced sticker and quickly shared a picture of the offer online.
Discount website HotUKDeals posted the bargain along with a picture of a trolley holding countless boxes of the variety chocolates.
The deal was spotted in a Tesco store on Cromwell Road, London, and shoppers are hoping the Heroes deal will be crop up in other stores too.
On HotUKDeals, one excited Cadburys fan joked: “I hope you wheeled the whole thing to the self-scan.”
The 550g tubs were originally nearly triple the price, so it’s no wonder sweet treat fanatics were gushing about the price.
On its website, Cadbury describes the tub as: “All your favourite chocolates made mini for special sharing occasions.
“Rummage through a line-up of Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel, Twirl, Wispa, Eclair, Dinky Decker, Crunchie, Fudge and Creme Egg Twisted.”
Currently, the Tesco Online website is only selling the 290g Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Box, but these are still £4.50 or £3.50 with a Clubcard.
If you’re not a big fan of Heroes, Tesco is offering other chocolatey deals that might tickle your tastebuds.
The retailer is offering a Cadbury Creme Egg Mixed box, where you get five Creme Eggs, for £3 with a Clubcard.
The initial value of the five-pack was £3.50 but with a loyalty card the price drops down to £3.
The classic is milk chocolate set in an egg-shaped chocolate shell made from Cadburys iconic chocolate.
In the centre, is a smooth sugary fondant in white and yellow to represent the egg ‘whites’ and ‘yolk.’
It’s been a British classic for decades and is stocked on shelves around Easter time.
If this isn’t quite satisfying your Easter Egg craving, there are other stores offering delicious discounts on festive chocolates.
Aldi has slashed its price for the giant 232g Cadbury Mini Eggs Easter egg.
With two Mini Eggs hidden inside the enormous egg, the sweet treat comes with an even sweeter deal as it now costs just £4.95, reduced from £5.99.
Even pizza chain Dominos is getting in on the Easter action, releasing a Cadbury Creme Egg cookie.
The 370-calorie cookies come in boxes of four and each contains a whole Creme Egg coated in dough.
WHAT IS A TESCO CLUBCARD
Tesco’s Clubcard system allows supermarket shoppers a different price to those who aren’t signed up to a Clubcard.
Big discounts are offered regularly to Clubcard holder and the offers apply to a wide range of products.
Usually the reduced prices are shown as a big yellow sticker next to the original price.
When using the Clubcard you’re also able to save up points as you shop which can make you savings in the future.
Each time you spend £1 in a Tesco shop, either in person or online, you are allocated one Clubcard point.
One point is the equivalent to one penny, so eventually these points will tot up and turn into vouchers.
You can spend these vouchers in store or exchange them for discounts with “rewards partner.”
What can I get with Tesco Clubcard?
TESCO'S Clubcard scheme allows shoppers to earn points as they shop.
These points can then be turned into vouchers for money off food at the supermarket, or discounts at other places like restaurants and days out.
Each time you spend £1 in-store and online, you get one point when you scan your Clubcard.
Drivers using the loyalty card get one point for every two litres spent on fuel.
One point equals 1p, so 150 points gets you a £1.50 money-off voucher, for example.
You can double their worth when you swap them for discounts with “reward partners”.
For example, £12 worth of vouchers can be swapped for a £24 three-month subscription to Disney+.
Or you can swap 50p worth of points for £1 to spend at Hungry Horse pubs.
Where you can spend them changes regularly, and you can check on the Tesco website what’s available now.
Tesco shoppers can also get Clubcard prices when they have the loyalty card.
The discounted items change regularly and without a Clubcard you’ll pay a higher price.
These Clubcard prices are usually labelled on shelves, along with the non-member price.
But it’s worth noting that just because it’s discounted doesn’t necessarily make it the cheapest around, and you should compare prices to find the best deal.
You can sign up to get a Tesco Clubcard in store or online via the Tesco website.
