Kettering dog owner claims coveted best of breed crown at Crufts 2025
A Kettering dog owner has returned triumphant from this year’s Crufts competition.
Rich Smith of Kettering with Ronnie, a Bichon Frise, was the best of breed winner at Crufts, the hugely popular annual event held at the NEC Birmingham.
Crufts, run by The Kennel Club, is a celebration of happy, healthy dogs and of the loving relationship that they enjoy with their owners.
The world’s greatest celebration of dogs welcomed more than 20,000 four-legged friends into the NEC Birmingham last week with viewers able to follow all the action and highlights on Channel 4.
Established in 1891, Crufts takes place over four days and has been held at the NEC Birmingham since 1991 and features a wide range of dog competition.
It attracts thousands of dogs with their owners and handlers, displaying their dogs' skills and abilities to adoring crowds.
The Crufts 2025 best in show winner was Miuccia the whippet from Italy.
For more information about Crufts, visit crufts.org.uk.