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Crufts 2026 Winners

Crufts 2026 was held at the NEC, Birmingham, from 5 to 8 March 2026. Best in Show was judged by Tamás Jakkel (Hungary) on Sunday 8 March. (Royal Kennel Club)

Last updated 20 October 2026. See also dog shows near us.

Lee Cox with Bruin the Clumber Spaniel beside the Crufts trophy
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Best in Show

Bruin – Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist

Breed: Spaniel (Clumber)

Owned, bred and handled by Lee Cox

Also won the Gundog Group.

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Meghan the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen at Crufts 2026
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Reserve Best in Show

Meghan – Am/Cro/Fin/Int Ch Black Majesty Some Say

Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Owned and handled by Dr Iva Raic (Croatia)

Also won the Hound Group.

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Photo from Birmingham Mail coverage of the Gundog Group at Crufts 2026
Photo from Birmingham Mail coverage of the Gundog Group judging. Photo: Crufts / The Royal Kennel Club, via Birmingham Mail · source

Gundog Group

Bruin – Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist

Breed: Spaniel (Clumber)

Lee Cox

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Hound Group

Meghan – Am/Cro/Fin/Int Ch Black Majesty Some Say

Breed: Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Dr Iva Raic

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Photo from Birmingham Mail coverage of the Working Group at Crufts 2026
Photo from Birmingham Mail coverage of the Working Group judging. Photo: Crufts / The Royal Kennel Club, via Birmingham Mail · source

Working Group

Viking – Dzhozias Viking

Breed: Tibetan Mastiff

Owned by Valentin Molnar, handled by Gabriele Stafuzza

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Hazel the Pembroke Welsh Corgi walked around the ring at Crufts 2026
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Pastoral Group

Hazel – Ch Penliath Bill Me Later (ai)

Breed: Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

Owned by Nicki and Chris Blance

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Terrier Group

Fredy – It Ch Under Pressure Foxhouse (Imp Mlt)

Breed: Lakeland Terrier

Owned by Johann Schembri, William Browne-Cole and Cara Davani, handled by Ivan Calleja

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Photo from Birmingham Mail coverage of the Utility Group at Crufts 2026
Photo from Birmingham Mail coverage of the Utility Group judging. Photo: Crufts / The Royal Kennel Club, via Birmingham Mail · source

Utility Group

Spencer – Ch Wellingley Won for The Road JW

Breed: Miniature Schnauzer

Owned and handled by Thomas Braithwaite

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Photo from Birmingham Mail coverage of the Toy Group at Crufts 2026
Photo from Birmingham Mail coverage of the Toy Group judging. Photo: Crufts / The Royal Kennel Club, via Birmingham Mail · source

Toy Group

Dublin – Ch Ellemich American Express

Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Handled by Tanya Ireland, co-owned with Michelle Chapman

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International Junior Handling

Delphine – Vormund Camp Crystal Lake

Breed: Japanese Shiba Inu

Handled by Megan Slack, 17 (UK)

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RKC Hero Dog Award

Asha

Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Logan Dagnall

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Agility Championship – Large

Ag Ch Zhanisgo Give It Some Banter

Shannon Springford

From the on-screen results shown in the Birmingham Mail live coverage.

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Best Puppy in Show

Not yet confirmed

Obedience Championships

Not yet confirmed

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