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Crufts 2025 Draws Record Overseas Participation

The world's largest dog show, held in Birmingham, attracts over 24,000 dogs from 51 countries for its 125th edition.

Paralympian Ellie Simmonds is in the presenting line-up for this year's Crufts (Photo: Jacob King/PA)
Last year's winner of Best in Show at Crufts, Australian shepherd Viking, poses for photos (Photo: Oli Scarff/AFP)
Orca, a lagotto romagnolo from Croatia, was named Crufts best in show in 2023

Overview

  • Crufts 2025, hosted at the NEC in Birmingham, features over 24,000 dogs competing across various categories, including breed, agility, and obedience championships.
  • This year's event sees a record-breaking 3,952 overseas entries, with France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy leading international participation.
  • The Kennel Club-organized show highlights 200 breeds, with seven group winners competing for the prestigious Best in Show title on Sunday.
  • The event schedule includes agility championships, flyball finals, and displays by police and medical detection dogs, with live coverage on Channel 4 and YouTube.
  • Crufts is celebrated for its global appeal and prestige, with participants valuing recognition over monetary prizes, as Best in Show winners receive a modest £200 and a replica trophy.