There are various Heelwork to Music competitions held throughout the UK each year. A full list of competitions that can qualify you for Crufts will be updated soon, and for further information on these shows, head to our Find a Show page.
Crufts
The Young Kennel Club holds two competitions at Crufts that do not have specific qualifying classes.
To enter these competitions, Young Kennel Club members must submit their highest score in standard Royal Kennel Club classes. These classes are as follows:
- Heelwork to Music Freestyle
- Heelwork to Music Heelwork
YKC HTM Rules
How do I send in my points
Please send 1 email per person and dog to the YKC inbox. Within this email please enter the following:
Subject Line: “YKC HTM:Heelwork/Freestyle(delete as appropriate) Crufts 2026 Points submission: [Handler Name] & [Dog Pet Name]
Email body:
YKC member’s name: XXXX
Dog pet name: XXXX
Dog’s KC Name: XXXX
Highest Score between 1st Jan & 31st Oct 2025: [between 1 & 30]
Which Show was this score at:
What date was that show:
Which class Heelwork or Freestyle:
Which level was the class:
End of email
Deadline for submission: 09 November 2025
Deadline for submission: 09 November 2025