Crufts 2025 results LIVE: Best in Show winner revealed, see full results
WELCOME to the Crufts 2025 blog, your ultimate guide to the world’s largest dog show!
In a nail-biting end to the prestigious competition, a Whippet from Italy has taken the grand prize.
Giovanni Liguori and Miuccia were crowned the Best in Show out of more than 19,000 participants.
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Bob's your uncle
What is the flyball competition?
Flyball, introduced to Crufts in 1990, is a fast-paced relay race with two teams of four dogs.
Each dog races over hurdles, triggers a box to release a ball, catches it, and returns over the hurdles, while the opposing team does the same in the next lane.
Grab a seat and get comfy
Let’s kick our slippers off and tune in for day two of the greatest show of the year!
Grab your remotes and tune in to Channel 4 for some adorable action.
The fast and furriest kick off their campaigns in the Flyball!
Day one results continued
Winner of Hound 2025: Whippet: Int/multi Ch Una Donna Che Conta Euw23 (Mrs A Corradini)
Reserve: Afghan Hound: Am Gch Zaida Bint Muti von Haussman (Mr R & Mr S & Mr J & Dr A Podesta & Pfeil & Donahue & Sobrado)
Third: Irish Wolfhound: Ch Caredig Mafioso (Mrs D E Tebbutt)
Fourth: Pharaoh Hound: Nor/swe/dk/fin/hr/nord Ch Bazinga Make Love Not War (Mr S T & Mrs L & Mr R Hansen & Stark & Stark)
Other finalists:
Greyhound: Ch Europa Decuma via Windspiel (imp) (Mrs E Newsham)
Borzoi: Ch/am Gr Ch Gold/aust Ch Elista’s Cross My Heart (Ms K & Ms C & Mrs J & Mr R Sneath & Hart & Carleton & Martin)
Dachshund (Long-haired): Ch Cavallibrook Final Fling Bronia (Mrs F Hanney-Mitchell)
Any Variety Imported Breed (Griffon Fauve De Bretagne): Hibeck Ginny avec Jayanel (Miss C L Cooper)
Day one results
Winner of Terrier 2025: Jack Russell Terrier: Totgree’s Hannabell (Mr S. Sgura)
Reserve: Kerry Blue Terrier: Cze Ch Edbrios Tequila (Ms J & Mr P A Poulova & O’Brien)
Third: Welsh Terrier: Ch Perrisblu The Phantom (Ms C Cole)
Fourth: Border Terrier: Ch/sui Ch Awbrooksky Never Back Down JW Ww23 (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
Other finalists:
Bedlington Terrier: Int/multi Ch Notice Knight Rider Now-19 Dkw-21 Nordw-21/22/24 Sew-23 (Ms Ninna Odehag)
Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Ch. Cloverwood Happy Daze (Mrs J Tinsley)
Fox Terrier (Wire): Undercover Agent Van Foliny Home (Mr R De Munter)
Skye Terrier: Multi Ch Flanagan The Day After Euw24 Wjw24 (Mrs M Kanasova)
Who is Freddie Osborne?
Freddie Osborne, a youngster from Bobbington, Staffordshire, has captured the spotlight as the youngest entrant in Crufts 2025 — and in the competition's entire history.
He's been given time off school to compete at the competition held at Birmingham’s NEC.
His mum Kimberley said: "He was only two weeks old when he first came to Crufts with us and he has been going ever since.
"He's always helped us with our dogs but this will be the first time he has competed there."
Who won Crufts 2023?
Orca the lagotto romagnolo scooped Best In Show at Crufts 2023, making history as the first of its breed to win the award.
One of Orca's owners, Ante Lucin, said: "This is the first lagotto romagnolo to win at Crufts, so this is so great for the breed."
Crufts 2023 started on March 9, and ended on March 12.
The Best In Show competition is hugely popular and has been running since 1928.
It is split into seven different categories over the four day competition.
Delightful doggos
Last year Crufts attracted 24,000 dogs and over 155,000 visitors from across the world.
Around 8.7million viewers watched it globally.
Today and this weekend’s coverage
- Friday 7 March – 3pm to 4pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm
- Saturday 8 March – 2pm to 6.30pm and 7pm to 9pm
- Sunday 9 March – 2pm to 6.30pm and , 7pm to 9pm
Channel 4 to show Crufts until 2029
The fresh agreement will begin in 2026 until 2029, extends the broadcaster’s relationship with the famous dog show to almost two decades.
The channel first screened the canine event in 2010.
“Crufts is a truly unique event and has a very special place in the hearts of Channel 4 viewers and we’re delighted that Channel 4 will continue our relationship with The Kennel Club and the producers of our Crufts coverage, Sunset+Vine,” Channel 4’s head of sports, Pete Andrews, said.
When is Crufts 2025 on television?
Here’s when – and where – you can catch all the canine action:
Channel 4 Coverage
- Friday 7 March – 3pm to 4pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm
- Saturday 8 March – 2pm to 6.30pm and 7pm to 9pm
- Sunday 9 March – 2pm to 6.30pm and , 7pm to 9pm
More 4 Coverage
- Thursday 6 March – 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Friday 7 March – 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Day one results continued
Winner of Hound 2025: Whippet: Int/multi Ch Una Donna Che Conta Euw23 (Mrs A Corradini)
Reserve: Afghan Hound: Am Gch Zaida Bint Muti von Haussman (Mr R & Mr S & Mr J & Dr A Podesta & Pfeil & Donahue & Sobrado)
Third: Irish Wolfhound: Ch Caredig Mafioso (Mrs D E Tebbutt)
Fourth: Pharaoh Hound: Nor/swe/dk/fin/hr/nord Ch Bazinga Make Love Not War (Mr S T & Mrs L & Mr R Hansen & Stark & Stark)
Other finalists:
Greyhound: Ch Europa Decuma via Windspiel (imp) (Mrs E Newsham)
Borzoi: Ch/am Gr Ch Gold/aust Ch Elista's Cross My Heart (Ms K & Ms C & Mrs J & Mr R Sneath & Hart & Carleton & Martin)
Dachshund (Long-haired): Ch Cavallibrook Final Fling Bronia (Mrs F Hanney-Mitchell)
Any Variety Imported Breed (Griffon Fauve De Bretagne): Hibeck Ginny avec Jayanel (Miss C L Cooper)
Day one results
Winner of Terrier 2025: Jack Russell Terrier: Totgree's Hannabell (Mr S. Sgura)
Reserve: Kerry Blue Terrier: Cze Ch Edbrios Tequila (Ms J & Mr P A Poulova & O'Brien)
Third: Welsh Terrier: Ch Perrisblu The Phantom (Ms C Cole)
Fourth: Border Terrier: Ch/sui Ch Awbrooksky Never Back Down JW Ww23 (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
Other finalists:
Bedlington Terrier: Int/multi Ch Notice Knight Rider Now-19 Dkw-21 Nordw-21/22/24 Sew-23 (Ms Ninna Odehag)
Dandie Dinmont Terrier: Ch. Cloverwood Happy Daze (Mrs J Tinsley)
Fox Terrier (Wire): Undercover Agent Van Foliny Home (Mr R De Munter)
Skye Terrier: Multi Ch Flanagan The Day After Euw24 Wjw24 (Mrs M Kanasova)
Proud dad
Freddie's father James Osborne, 42, of Bobbington, Staffs, added: “He took it all completely in his stride and we’re very proud of him.
“He just seemed a natural out there and nothing seemed to faze him.”
Historical day for young handler
Yesterday Freddie Osborne, six, took the day off school to became the show’s youngest dog-handler.
He and his eight-year-old fox terrier Penny took home two winning rosettes in different categories at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre.
Freddie said: “I love dog shows and I love Penny because she’s not just my dog, she’s my best friend.”
Crufts respond to animal cruelty accusations
This year, the show will require breeds prone to health issues such as Pugs, Bulldogs and French Bulldogs will undergo a breathing assessment before being deemed fit to compete.
Previously defending the show to The Sun, a spokesperson for Crufts said: “Crufts is a unique platform to educate the tens of thousands of visitors and viewers on Channel 4 with a raft of information and advice about responsibly breeding, buying and owning a dog, and we have important rules in place to ensure we prioritise health in the show ring.
“The Breed Standards the dogs are judged to, are simply an overall description of a dog, from their general temperament to exercise and grooming needs – and this helps owners to pick a suitable pet for their lifestyle, but every Breed Standard makes it absolutely clear that health should always be a priority. Judges, using these Breed Standards, are looking for general fitness, healthy coats, good teeth and to ensure that any exaggerated features causing visible health issues are not rewarded. This is supported by vet checks for all dogs before Group judging, and for some breed winners, to ensure there are no visible signs of health concerns on the day of competition.”
Huge shake-up for Crufts 2025
As a result of a backlash from animal cruelty campaigners in 2024, The Sun revealed that the show will require pugs, bulldogs and French bulldogs to undergo a breathing assessment before being deemed fit to compete this year.
Tomorrow and this weekend's coverage
- Friday 7 March – 3pm to 4pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm
- Saturday 8 March – 2pm to 6.30pm and 7pm to 9pm
- Sunday 9 March – 2pm to 6.30pm and , 7pm to 9pm
Can I enter my dog in Crufts 2025?
The application process for Crufts 2025 is officially closed.
However, applications for 2026 are open and you can apply on the .
There is certain criteria your dog must reach to be entered into the legendary Crufts competition.
The most important thing is that your dog is Kennel Club registered — that is a record of your puppy being born.
Owners receive Registration Certificate with micro chip number and DNA tests for the dog.
Presenter Radzi Chinyanganya buzzing for "pure dopamine" event
The popular broadcaster is back on our screens as he reports on the 2025 Crufts on Channel 4.
Speaking before the event he said: “Crufts is four unmissable days of pure dopamine! As well as expert tips, tricks and advice, we can expect cuteness in abundance stories of total inspiration.
"I was actually bitten twice as a kid and so always carried a bit of fear with dogs... and that was totally eradicated because of my time at Crufts! A special event, with even more special dogs!”
Delightful doggos
Last year Crufts attracted 24,000 dogs and over 155,000 visitors from across the world.
Around 8.7million viewers watched it globally.
Channel 4 to show Crufts until 2029
The fresh agreement will begin in 2026 until 2029, extends the broadcaster’s relationship with the famous dog show to almost two decades.
The channel first screened the canine event in 2010.
"Crufts is a truly unique event and has a very special place in the hearts of Channel 4 viewers and we’re delighted that Channel 4 will continue our relationship with The Kennel Club and the producers of our Crufts coverage, Sunset+Vine," Channel 4’s head of sports, Pete Andrews, said.
Freddie 'looking forward' to event
Freddie Osborne and his smooth fox terrier Penny will compete alongside adults at the world-famous show.
Freddie — who has had Penny, now eight, by his side since he was a baby — said: “I love dog shows and I love Penny because she’s not just my dog, she’s my best friend.
“I am really looking forward to being with her in the arena.”
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