For the pups taking part in the world’s biggest dog show there is one prize that’s the Holy Grail of the canine world – Crufts Best in Show.
Introduced in 1928, the first winner was a Greyhound called Primley Sceptre, owned by Herbert Whitley who found further fame after founding Devon’s Paignton Zoo.
Since then the English Cocker Spaniel is the breed with most success in the competition, winning seven rosettes, followed by the Irish Setter, Standard Poodle and Welsh Terrier, with four wins apiece.
Here are the 15 perfect pooches who have been awarded the sought-after trophy in the last 16 years (the show was cancelled in 2021 due to the global pandemic).
13. 2011: Jet
Jet the Flatcoated Retriever dog poses with her Best in Show rosette and trophy at Crufts in 2011. | Getty Images
14. 2010: Yogi
Yogi the Hungarian Vizsla with handler John Thirwell after winning Best in Show at the 2010 Crufts dog show. | Getty Images
15. 2009: Charmin
A Sealyham Terrier called Charmin was top dog at Crufts in 2009. Here he is with his handler Margery Good. | Getty Images