A NORTHERN Irish dog won a coveted Best in Breed category as the annual Crufts dog show took place in Birmingham over the weekend.
The event, organised by The Kennel Club, took place from March 9-12 at the NEC, Birmingham.
During the popular show, Jane Anthony from Northern Ireland won the Hound category with her Rhodesian Ridgeback named Khan.
Jane Anthony from Northern Ireland with Khan, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, who was the Best of Breed winner on Saturday, March 11
Speaking after her win, Ms Anthony, who lives in Co. Antrim, said: “The emotion is unbelievable”.
She added: “It is just every dog owner’s dream when you enter such a competition.”
Javier Gonzalez Menicote from Croatia with Orca, a Lagotto Romagnolo, who won Best in Show
The top prize of the 2023 competition went to Javier Gonzalez Menicote from Croatia, with Orca, a Lagotto Romagnolo, who won the coveted title of Best in Show on Sunday, March 12, the final day of Crufts 2023.