Clumber Spaniel Bruin (Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist) was named Best in Show winner at the Crufts show earlier this month.
Four-year old Bruin, accompanied by handler Lee Cox from Cambridge, had earlier won the Best in Gundog Group class at the show, which took place at the Birmingham NEC. The win marks the first time a Clumber Spaniel has won Best in Show since 1991.
More than 18,000 dogs from around the world competed over four days for just seven places in the Crufts 2026 Best in Show final. The other six finalists were: Viking, a Tibetan Mastiff; Hazel, a Welsh Corgi; Fredy, a Lakeland Terrier; Meghan, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen; Spencer, a Miniature Schnauzer and Dublin, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The Reserve Best in Show was named as Meghan, handled by Dr Iva Raic, from Croatia.
Jannine Edgar, Chief Executive of the Royal Kennel Club, said: “Congratulations to Bruin and Lee for closing this year’s competition with a truly outstanding win and for taking home the prestigious Best in Show title. Their connection and skill in the ring have shone throughout, making them thoroughly deserving champions. We also extend our congratulations to all the finalists. Each dog, handler and owner should feel extremely proud of reaching such an iconic final.
“Crufts continues to be adored by dog lovers worldwide, and it has been wonderful to welcome so many competitors from around the globe this year.”
