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The Kennel Club International Agility Festival returns to Rutland Showground near Oakham

By Maddy Baillie

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maddy.baillie@iliffepublishing.co.uk

Published: 10:00, 15 August 2024

As athletes from across the world flocked to Paris, four-legged paw-lympians took part in a competition of their own.

The Kennel Club’s four-day International Agility Festival returned to the Rutland Showground near Oakham on Thursday for the fourth year.

Thousands of dogs and owners from across the world competed.

Dogs and their trainers aimed to tackle the courses in the shortest time possible. Photo: Yulia Titovets

Every size and shape of dog attempted to leap, hurdle and weave their way to victory, as they tried to tackle the courses in the shortest time possible.

Dogs of all sizes competed. Photo: Yulia Titovets

The successful competitors have gained a spot at Crufts in March 2025.

Dogs of all sizes competed. Photo: Yulia Titovets

It is the fourth year the event has been held at the Rutland Showground. Photo: Yulia Titovets

The starters cup at the International Agility Festival. Photo: Yulia Titovets

The novice cup at the International Agility Festival. Photo: Yulia Titovets

The novice cup at the International Agility Festival. Photo: Yulia Titovets

The novice cup at the International Agility Festival. Photo: Yulia Titovets

The International Agility Festival. Photo: Yulia Titovets

Dogs went for gold. Photo: Yulia Titovets

The event is held at the Rutland Showground. Photo: Yulia Titovets

Dogs and their owners travelled across the country to attend. Photo: Yulia Titovets

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