Cruft

British

/ krʌft /

noun

Charles. 1852–1938, British dog breeder, who organized the first (1886) of the annual dog shows known as Cruft's

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The dog show, named after its founder Charles Cruft, was first held in London in 1891.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2025

Mr Cruft was an ambitious man who left college to sell "dog cakes" - food filled with meat, wheat and vegetables - having no desire to join the family jewellery business.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025

Despite Mr Cruft dying two years later, his wife took over to ensure the dogs would keep on running with their prize-winning displays.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025

The first show was given n 1886 by Charles Cruft, who began his career serving behind the counter of a dog-biscuit shop.

From Time Magazine Archive

Smith's brigade came in front, where the slope was bare; Cruft had to push up through bushes.

From From Fort Henry to Corinth by M. F. (Manning Ferguson) Force

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