Congratulations to the Crufts 2022 Best In Show Winner

Best in Show Winner: Almanza Backseat Driver, known as “Baxer”

Best in Show Winner: Almanza Backseat Driver, known as “Baxer”

The 2022 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes. The show will once again take place alongside the AKC Agility Invitational and the Obedience Classic, with junior events in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally.

Did you guess the identity of the dog show fancier in our last #ThrowbackThursday photo? It’s time to check your answer. Were you right?

Conan, a Yorkshire Terrier from Spain, won the Toy Group title at Crufts 2022 today (Saturday 12 March), qualifying him for a place in the Best in Show final tomorrow evening.

Waffle, a Toy Poodle from Preston, Lancashire, won the Utility Group title at Crufts 2022 (Saturday 12 March), qualifying him for a place in the Best in Show final.

Aya, a Greyhound from Germany, has won the Hound Group title at Crufts 2022 (Friday 11 March), qualifying her for a place in the Best in Show final on Sunday.

Donnie, an Irish Terrier from Uttoxeter, won the Terrier Group title at Crufts 2022 (Friday 11 March), qualifying him for a place in the Best in Show final on Sunday.

Elsa, a Gordon Setter, owned by Angela Phillips from Lincolnshire, and Tereza Watkins from Gloucester, won the grand final of The Kennel Club Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds competition at Crufts, on Friday 11 March.

$200,000 dedicated to providing food, medical care, disaster relief, and emergency support for veterinary and other organizations to protect animal welfare and care providers.

You’ve seen them–those dog/handler combos that go around the ring with perfect elegance, in perfect accord, and with no tension on the lead. The dog stays in the optimal position as they move confidently around the ring, and you wonder how on earth you and your dog could make that picture.