THE WINNER of crufts Best in Show award has finally been announced after the world’s biggest dog show returned with a 4-day celebration.
Crufts has been running since 1891, and quickly became an annual highlight for dog lovers.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Crufts was cancelled last year – but many fans of the event are expecting the biggest show yet for 2022.
The celebration of all things canine takes place over four days, with the Best in Show event, won last year by wirehair daschund Maisie, taking place on Sunday night as usual.
Winner of the Hero Dog award
Pete and the Newfoundlands
Pete Lewin, from Leicester, runs a non-profit organisation working with his Newfoundland dogs for suicide prevention.
This amazing team provides support for staff from front-line emergency services and military veterans, and those struggling with their mental health.
Crufts pooch gets own BODYGUARD
A DOG lover has created a diamond-encrusted collar worth more than £500,000 for her pooch.
Jeweller Nathalie Knauf, 37, crafted the bespoke neckpiece herself from 91 flawless 15-carat diamonds.
Her four-year-old English Pomeranian Polly wears it for special occasions — including at annual dog show Crufts this week.
Nathalie said: “I wanted to create something that people had never seen before, something that models would want to wear, and would look at their dog and think ‘isn’t that beautiful’.
“We love our dogs so much so why wouldn’t we treat them?
“It is a lot of money but I think they are always worth it, no?
“Dogs deserve to look as beautiful as their owners.
“That’s exactly why I wanted to show the world these wonderful stones.”
Nathalie, of Soho in central London, added: “I’m not worried about anyone trying to steal it because we’ve got around the clock security.
“We’ve got a big bodyguard and a team who come with us wherever we go.”
Who was reserve in Best of Show?
Winner: Flat Coated Retriever, Almanza Backseat Driver, known as Baxer (Ms R & Mr P Ulin & Oware)
Reserve: Toy Poodle, Afterglow Agent Orange, known as Waffle (Mr T, Mr J, Mrs S & Mr J Isherwood, Lynn, Stone & Shaw)
Crufts viewers in hysterics as adorable dog Waffle’s Best In Show parade goes badly wrong
CRUFTS viewers were in hysterics last night as an adorable dog called Waffle did a wee on the carpet during Best In Show.
The cuddly toy poodle was named the champion of the Utility category at the prestigious show in Birmingham.
But as cameras zoomed in on as he took to the green parade area, he stopped to cock his leg and did a wee.
The dog was shown bounding onto the stage with owner Tom Isherwood as the announcer boomed: “The winner of the utility group the toy poodle.”
Best In Show is when the Crufts judges examine all the winners of that year’s categories to choose an overall champion.
A Channel 4 commentator was heard saying: “Here’s glamour and style in our little toy poodle.”
But as Waffle stopped to take a leak, he paused, then added: “Ah. Oh dear. No standing on ceremony here so here we are, striding out.”
His co-commentator added: “It’s a number one. Making his mark on the way in.”
Adorable girl at Crufts poses in outfit inspired by her Dalmation
THIS little girl has spotted 101 reasons why her Dalmatian is one of the best at Crufts.
She was among the 50,000 people who turned out for the three-day dog show after last year’s event fell foul of Covid.
What does William and Kate’s choice of pooch reveal about them?
Vet Clare Hamilton has given an insight into how their pets and personalities match up.
Prince William and his wife Kate’s choice of cocker spaniel Lupo means they are charming, trustworthy and affectionate, according to the experts.
Clare says: “It’s a chilled-out pooch, always happy to see you, bouncy and full of life.”
Channel 4 urged to AXE Crufts as petition brands dog show ‘grotesque and unethical’
ANIMAL advocates have called for Channel 4 to dump dog competition Crufts over allegations over ill animals.
The Channel 4 coverage of Crufts 2022 finished yesterday and animal charity PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) slammed the 188-year-old competition saying it “is a pageant for unhealthy dogs who are often plagued by agonising hereditary diseases after generations of inbreeding”.
PETA started a petition for Channel 4 CEO, Alex Mahon, to follow in BBC’s footsteps and refuse to air the program.
“The RSPCA refuses to attend the show, and no one who cares about dogs should celebrate this grotesque charade – nor should it be given a platform on British TV,” the petition read.
“With its obsession with “purity of breed”, Crufts popularises grossly exaggerated features in animals and awards prizes to dogs whose physical abnormalities make it impossible for them to lead a happy life.”
Who won Crufts Best In Show 2022?
The Best In Show award is given to the dog that is chosen as the overall winner of the show.
It is the most prestigious award that a dog can earn.
First the dogs will compete against other dogs of the same breed and age and then it will go down to the best standing.
The result led to today’s winner of the gundog category also being named the winner overall.
The winner is the Gundog winner Baxer, a flat-coated retriever.
Pictured – Tonight’s winner
The winner is the Gundog winner Baxer, a flat-coated retriever.
Reserve is Waffle the poodle.
Winner of the 2022 hero dog
The winner of the 2022 Hero dog is the Support Dog nominee, Pete and the Newfoundlands.
Congratulations!
Hero Support Dog nominee Pete and the Newfoundlands
Pete Lewin, from Leicester, runs a non-profit organisation working with his Newfoundland dogs for suicide prevention.
This amazing team provides support for staff from front-line emergency services and military veterans, and those struggling with their mental health.
With the Covid-19 pandemic, this has never been more important.
Best Friends nominee Scott and Milo
Scott Bailey, from Crewe in Cheshire, started losing his sight in 2019.
Scott applied for a guide dog but sadly, due to Covid-19 the country went into lockdown and his training with Milo the Golden Retriever was postponed.
Eventually, in September 2020, Milo finally became a full-time family member of the Bailey household and by November, he and Scott had qualified together as owner and guide dog.
Child’s Champion nominee Olivia and Ruby
Golden Retriever, Ruby has a special relationship with 16-year-old Olivia Cunliffe, from Barnsley, Yorkshire.
Olivia has cerebral palsy and Ruby helps her every day with her pain, anxiety and stress.
Olivia loves to give her biscuits and Ruby likes to bring her clothes and help in any way she can.
Extraordinary Life of a Working Dog nominee Anton and Simba
Five-year-old Springer Spaniel, Simba, assists his handler Anton Keach in the London Fire Brigade as a Fire Investigation Dog.
Simba is a crucial member of this life-saving team because he can very quickly detect a variety of ignitable substances and help determine whether a fire has been started deliberately, ensuring justice for victims of horrific arson crimes.
Rescue Dog Hero nominee Loretta and Chewie
Chewie was found abandoned with his littermates at just 12 weeks old.
They were heartbreakingly found half buried in a bag with their paws and mouths taped up.
Loretta and Ray Whiteley, from Leyland, Lancashire, adopted Chewie and were determined to care for him after his sad start to life.
And Chewie fast became a very important family member, helping Ray, who has multiple sclerosis, with his confidence.
What is the Hero Dog Award?
The Hero Dog Award, previously known as the Friends for Life competition, takes place at Crufts each year.
It celebrates the unique relationship people have with their dogs, the important role man’s best friend plays throughout our lives and the support they give us in the face of adversity.
The five categories are:
- Extraordinary life of a working dog – for those who have shown extraordinary qualities working in the army, police force, RAF, airport, search and rescue etc.
- Hero support dog – celebrating all support and assistance dogs, from guide dogs, hearing dogs, medical detection dogs and autism assistance dogs to support dogs, including therapy dogs or pets who provide emotional support
- Best friends – celebrating a pet dog who has seen its owner through the hardest times, as well as the happiest
- Child’s champion – recognising a dog that has supported and had a positive impact on a child’s life (17 years and under)
- Rescue dog hero – for a rescue dog who has overcome adversity and gone on to improve the life of its owner/s
Roadrunners Beep Beep crowned flyball champions
Roadrunners Beep Beep have beaten the reigning champions, focus, in the flyball final.
Roadrunners Beep Beep went one up but focus brought it back to a level playing field due to a false start from Roadrunners.
In the final leg it was focus that fell short after a false start.
Pictured – Tonight’s winner
The winner is the Gundog winner Baxer, a flat-coated retriever.
Reserve is Waffle the poodle.
Who won Crufts Best In Show 2022?
The Best In Show award is given to the dog that is chosen as the overall winner of the show.
It is the most prestigious award that a dog can earn.
First the dogs will compete against other dogs of the same breed and age and then it will go down to the best standing.
The result led to today’s winner of the gundog category also being named the winner overall.
The winner is the Gundog winner Baxer, a flat-coated retriever.
Best in Show winner
The Best in Show winner is Baxer the flat coated retriever from the Gundog group.
Reserve is Waffle the poodle.
Final inspections
All dogs are taking their final walk as the judge makes an inspection on all the pooches.
One dog making his mark
Waffle the poodle takes to the floor but can’t help himself but to cock his leg.
Oh no Waffle.
