Crufts 2026: The Highlights ✨

It's been a couple of weeks since Crufts, are we all recovered yet?!

We are still buzzing with pride at Smart from seeing our clients and patients do what they do best! 🤗🐕

Here's a quick look back at some of our favourite moments:

Training 💪
🤩 Gemma & Todd demonstrating 'Play Is a Superpower: What Your Dog Is Really Learning When You Play' 👏

Heelwork to Music 💃🕺
Mira with Zaya & Luna performing brilliant demos 🐶

Obedience 😇
🐾Rhiannon & Chester - 6th year at Crufts together and first year competing in the Veteran category!
🐾Carolyn with Eva & Asher - 🏅4️⃣Obedience Championship
🐾Wales Rally Team winning the Obedience Rally Event 🥇
🐾Katy & Kelly Level 6 Rally Class Winners 🥇

Agility⚡
🍌Naarah & Banana 🥇 Intermediate Crufts Agility Champion (2025 & 2026)
🤳Martin & Selfie 🥇 Small Crufts Singles (2025 & 2026)
🏃‍♀️Steph & Skedaddle 🥇 Winners, Medium Championship
​🙌 Jasmine & Viva🥇 Winners, Intermediate 18-24 ABC

Please share your Crufts photos below, we would LOVE to see them! 💙

#Crufts2026 #SmartVetClinic #VetRehab

🧸Teddy is Pet of the Month! 🧸

Favourite Activities: Eating (he is a true Lab, after all! 🤣). Before his joint issues, chasing a ball was right at the top of his list 🎾
​Favourite Toy: A "skanky" old bear! But if that’s not nearby, any shoe, slipper, or random toy will do - he never likes to greet you "empty-handed" 👟
​Favourite Treat: Believe it or not, he and his sister absolutely love carrots, swede, or broccoli! 🥦
​Special Talent: "Running up BIG vet bills!" Whether it’s eating things he shouldn't (resulting in major abdominal surgery) or his "extreme heavy wear and tear" from jumping around like a kangaroo, he keeps us on our toes 🦘
​Owner’s Report: Teddy is a super soft dog who doesn't have a nasty bone in his body. He loves human affection and wants to be as close to you as possible - usually right on your lap! He is a total people-pleaser and everyone's best friend. ❤️
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​Teddy truly is a "Teddy Bear." He has been incredibly brave while managing IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) and lumbosacral stenosis. Recently, Teddy has been having some trouble with his front legs, and is currently in the middle of ongoing investigations to get him feeling his best again, and the whole team at Smart Vet Clinic is sending him the biggest hugs and best wishes 💙🤗
#PetOfTheMonth #SmartVetClinic #VetRehab

📚Laura and Lulu are bossing it! 🐕

Congratulations to our very own Animal Care Assistant Laura for receiving a DISTINCTION in her Level 3 Diploma in Canine Nutrition and Health! We are so very proud 💙

Not to be outdone, the lovely Lulu has her own certificate to be proud of. She has lost an incredible 6.35kg since last June! 🤗

This is a massive help with Lulu's spondylosis - less weight means much less pressure on her spine and a much happier girl. Well done to Lulu's very dedicated owners for getting her there! 👏

If anyone needs any help with nutrition, Laura is officially our resident expert! Whether you're looking for weight loss, muscle gain, or just need to know which food and treat brands are actually worth it, she's got you covered! She also knows all the best tricks to keep those ''forever hungry'' dogs feeling full and happy 🐶

#CertificateOfAchievement #CanineNutritionDiploma #SmartVetClinic