judges need to have passed multiple assessments and certificates, have owned a number of prize-winning dogs, carried out various roles at regional dog shows, undertaken breed education programmes ...

"So to come second and then go further and win the certificate was incredible ... breed through her success at the world's biggest dog show. "I just love it here at Crufts," she said.

A rare dog breed owner from Retford was in shock after her shining star Hedwig won an unexpected Reserve Challenge Certificate at Crufts 2025. Sophie Butcher, 31, only took up showing dogs in 2021 but ...