Crufts 2026

I love it when Agility goes wrong and the dog decides to do his own thing, usually grinning widely and tail going 19 to the dozen 🐾🐾

I love Crufts. It's the Flyball and Agility that I particularly enjoy. Those dogs go like rockets and genuinely seem to love it.
I agree about that Corgi. We have had several in the family and loved them. Dear dogs.

Marg75

Not sure about Claudia but then I'm not a fan at all!

I agree.

I havent watched for a few years.
Thought I would have a look this year.
Found Claudia very off putting.
Wont write reasons why as dont want to put others off.

I’ve read that too shysal and seen clips of the news reports from the time showing an obviously much younger version of the owner. I also read that the winning dog has entropion (which apparently is a regular problem with the breed and could explain why he looked half asleep). If that’s true I’m horrified that either the poor dog or the owner was allowed to enter, let alone win.

I just wish the Kennel Club would clean up its act.

shysal

I have just read on line (MSN) that 20 years ago the owner of Bruin was convicted of animal cruelty after RSPCA inspectors found his dogs in terrible conditions and with untreated skin problems. He is still allowed to keep them so things must have changed! One can't always believe on line stories so hope this one was made up.

If that is so, and it's in several papers, surely he will be disqualified? Though it's not the dog's fault.

I have just read on line (MSN) that 20 years ago the owner of Bruin was convicted of animal cruelty after RSPCA inspectors found his dogs in terrible conditions and with untreated skin problems. He is still allowed to keep them so things must have changed! One can't always believe on line stories so hope this one was made up.

Not sure about Claudia but then I'm not a fan at all!

They are also very cuddly and provide extra warmth in the winter!

MartavTaurus

No, you're right, let's go with J52's word, "soppy"!

His owner said Bruin is a comedian in a white fluffy coat which made me laugh and then he said he never lets me down and I never let him down which brought a tear to my eye.

No, you're right, let's go with J52's word, "soppy"!

That dog does not look dopey, he actually looks very pleased with himself, just zoom in to see his smile.

We have a friend with two Clumbers, she’s delighted. They are the soppiest thing out! I was surprised to see how fast the winner moved, hers are more into relaxing!

Loved the JRs all ignoring instructions and doing their own thing.
I think the Kennel Club are taking on board the breeding issues now especially regarding flat faced dogs. I do agree Cossy there are lots of lovely dogs waiting to be rescued.

I love Crufts, all of it, including all the agility etc. I love the overall winner, he and his owner both look alike!

The only thing I don’t like about Crufts and breeders is that there are so many dogs in refuges we don’t really need any more bred AND some of the over bred, in bred breeds with such obvious issues, ie pugs, frenchies and many of the “mini” dogs

I always enjoy dipping into this. I have never owned a Dog but some of these Dogs look fabulous.

I thoroughly enjoyed the showing of dogs, but can't get enthusiastic about flyball or agility so a lot of forward winding went on as I watched after the event.
I used to have Cavaliers with no problems and a gorgeous Gordon Setter. The Clumber was obviously the closest to the breed standard. I was amused to see that Bruin and his owner looked alike!
I liked Claudia's fresh humorous approach and Clare was her usual professional self, but I found Ellie a bit too giggly for me, although it is nice to see her making a career in presenting.

I was never interested in the flyball till I watched the documentary Hustle and Run about the woman who decided that whippets would be good at it. Up until then it had all been collies but Hustle ( who retired last year) was a revelation and now most of the teams consist of sighthounds and lurchers. I actually bought my whippet a furry tuggy toy last year after noticing that all the dogs were rewarded with their tuggy toy after competing. Wasn’t sure about Claudia Winkleman; my first thought was she’s taking over everything. I think people used to say that about Clare but she really is a genuine dog lover as anyone will know if they have read her autobiography. They didn’t seem to mention anything about the terrible problems that King Charles spaniels used to have so I was relieved that the Cavalier didn’t win, which might have made them popular again ( maybe the Cavaliers weren’t as badly affected?). As a spaniel lover I can’t say that Clumbers are my favourite breed but I guess it’s good for an endangered breed to be recognised. His owner was definitely a character.

The presenters were all good and clearly doggy people.
Claudia Winkleman was an interesting newcomer to this. A bit different from her Strictly role!

Crufts has been a welcome respite from all the awful news. Clearly the Clumber Spaniel named Bruin was the nearest to the perfect specimen of his breed. I was rooting for the corgi, having had one as a pet, but no complaints about the winner. The presenters were all good and clearly doggy people. The pinnacle of the canine world. I enjoyed it all from the judging to the Flyball and Agility rounds. Dogs and their owners having a great time.

He's a handsome enough dog, and lovely markings, but looks half asleep. Maybe he's a bit dazed by it all!

Beautiful dog, so nice that a Clumber Spaniel won. (There’s that thing about a dog resembling its owner, though…..😆)