The title Best in Show is awarded annually to the dog chosen as winner of the Crufts

Crufts

Crufts is an annual international Championship conformation show for dogs organised and hosted by the Kennel Club, currently held every March at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. It is the largest annual dog show in the world, as declared by Guinness World Records, and lasts...

 dog show, according to conformation show

Conformation show

Conformation shows, also referred to as breed shows, are a kind of dog show in which a judge familiar with a specific dog breed evaluates individual purebred dogs for how well the dogs conform to the established breed type for their breed, as described in a breed's individual breed standard.A...

 rules. This title was first awarded in 1928, the initial winner being Primeley Sceptre, a fawn Greyhound

Greyhound

The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...

. Previously, Crufts had used the title "Best Champion

Championship (dog)

Championships are awarded to dogs who have passed through a process of selection at dog shows. Traditionally, a championship was received at a conformation show, but championships are now offered for dogs who have attained a high degree of perfection in other dog sports as well.-The conformation...

", sponsored by the Illustrated Kennel News, which was awarded from 1905 to 1914. The first winner of Best Champion was Ch. The Sable Mite, a Pomeranian

Pomeranian (dog)

The Pomeranian is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe . Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from the larger Spitz type dogs, specifically the German Spitz...

. According to Crufts: The Official History the first winner of that award was the first dog to be considered the "best" at a Crufts show, although it only lists winners between 1906 and 1912.

When Best Champion was introduced at Crufts in 1905, it was seen by Charles Cruft

Charles Cruft

Charles Alfred Cruft was a British showman who founded Crufts dog show.He was educated at Ardingly College, and upon leaving became the general manager of James Spratt, dog biscuit manufacturer...

 as an extension of the other titles already available at the show. The class was one of several classes reserved for Crufts subscribers at the cost of a guinea

Guinea (British coin)

The guinea is a coin that was minted in the Kingdom of England and later in the Kingdom of Great Britain and the United Kingdom between 1663 and 1813...

 per year. Because of the restriction in entry, there were years when the winner of Best Champion was defeated in other classes which were not restricted to subscribers. Crufts was not the first dog show in the UK to introduce this type of title, the first event to do so was at the Cambridge

Cambridge

The city of Cambridge is a university town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies in East Anglia about north of London. Cambridge is at the heart of the high-technology centre known as Silicon Fen – a play on Silicon Valley and the fens surrounding the...

 Canine Society Show in 1900.

The change to Best in Show was considered by the press to be of little significance and was not promoted by Charles Cruft, and did not require a dog to have won its Best of Breed

Best of Breed

Best of Breed is the title given to the dog who has been judged the best representative specimen of its breed at a conformation show.Dogs compete in a hierarchical fashion at each show, where winners at lower levels are gradually combined to narrow the winners until the final round, where Best in...

 class until 1936. It did however remove restrictions on entry, which remained until the mid-1960s when entry to Crufts was restricted to dogs who had already became a champion by gaining championship points at other dog shows.

The most successful breed in the modern era since Best in Show was introduced has been the English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel

The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. The English Cocker Spaniel is an active, good-natured, sporting dog, standing well up at the withers and compactly built. There are "field" or "working" cockers and "show" cockers...

. Of the breed's seven show titles, all but one of them were owned and bred by Herbert Summers Lloyd (known predominantly as H. S. Lloyd) from the "of Ware" kennel. Only four dogs have won Best in Show on more than one occasion, and on three of these occasions they were English Cocker Spaniels owned by Lloyd. The fourth occasion was a Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. A breed characteristic is webbed paws for swimming, useful for the breed's original purpose of retrieving fishing nets. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Canada, the United...

 named Bramshaw Bob, owned by Countess Lorna Howe who is the second most successful breeder in the show's history as she also won Best in Show once more with another Labrador in 1937, Ch. Cheveralla Ben of Banchory. Although no dog has won Crufts more than once since H. S. Lloyd's Tracey Witch of Ware in 1950, owner Jackie Lorimer won the title in 1993 with Irish Setter

Irish Setter

The Irish Setter , is a setter, a breed of gundog and family dog. The term Irish Setter is commonly used to encompass the show-bred dog recognized by the American Kennel Club as well as the field-bred Red Setter recognised by the Field Dog Stud Book....

 Sh Ch. Danaway Debouair and again with the dog's son, Sh Ch. Caspians Intrepid in 1999.

Best Champion

First awarded in 1905, it was listed as the 51st and last out of the members-only trophies on its introduction in the show schedule. The description of the award read, "AN ANTIQUE SILVER CUP, value FIVE GUINEAS, offered by the Proprietors of the "ILLUSTRATED KENNEL NEWS," for the best Champion of any breed in the Show. To be won outright."

Year	| Winner	Image	| Breed	Owner(s)	Ref(s)
1905	Ch.	The Sable Mite		Pomeranian Pomeranian (dog) The Pomeranian is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe . Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from the larger Spitz type dogs, specifically the German Spitz...	Mrs Vale Nicholas
1906	Ch.	Wishaw Leader		Scotch Collie Scotch collie Scottish Collie or Scotch Collie was a Victorian era term originally given to the various collie dog types derived from Scotland region. What a scotch collie was so varied. Largely abandoned by the end of the 20th century the name has recently been resurrected by breed historians of the collie dog... [A]	Mr R A Tait
1907	Ch.	The Sable Mite		Pomeranian Pomeranian (dog) The Pomeranian is a breed of dog of the Spitz type, named for the Pomerania region in Central Europe . Classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size, the Pomeranian is descended from the larger Spitz type dogs, specifically the German Spitz...	Mrs Vale Nicholas
1908	Ch.	Shelton Viking		Newfoundland Newfoundland (dog) The Newfoundland is a breed of large dog. Newfoundlands can be black, brown, gray, or black and white. They were originally bred and used as a working dog for fishermen in the Dominion of Newfoundland, now part of Canada. They are known for their giant size, tremendous strength, calm dispositions,...	Mrs Vale Nicholas
1909	Ch.	Clareholm Dora		Field Spaniel Field Spaniel The Field Spaniel is a medium-sized breed dog of the spaniel type. They were originally developed to be all black show dogs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were unpopular for work as a hunting dog. However during the mid 20th century they were redeveloped as a longer legged dog that...	Mrs E. Rouse
1910	Ch.	Broadwater Banker		Greyhound Greyhound The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...	Mrs E. Chapman
1911	Ch.	Collarbone of Notts		Wire Fox Terrier	Mr A.E.G. Way
1912	Ch.	The Pride of Sussex		St Bernard	Mr H Stocken & Miss Samuel
1913	Ch.	Choo-tai of Egham		Pekingese Pekingese The Pekingese, or "Peke" is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. The breed was favored by the Chinese Imperial court, and its name refers to the city of Beijing where the Forbidden City resides...	Miss V. Ashton Cross
1914	Ch.	St. Blaise		Greyhound Greyhound The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...	Miss D. Beadon

Best in Show

Introduced in 1928, the prize was first described as "STERLING SILVER GOLD GILT 10 inch REPOUSSE ROSE BOWL. Decorated in flowers on circular base, for the best Dog in the Show. (OPEN TO ALL)".

Year	| Prefix	| Winner	| Breed	| Group	Owner(s)	Ref(s)
1928	–	Primeley Sceptre	Greyhound Greyhound The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...	Hound Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...	Mr Herbert Whitley
1929	–	Heather Necessity	Scottish Terrier Scottish Terrier The Scottish Terrier , popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. Initially one of the highland breeds of Terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and...	Terrier Terrier Group Terrier Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. In general, a Terrier Group includes one particular type of dog, the Terrier, although other types may be included in a kennel club's Terrier Group...	Mr Robert Chapman
1930	–	Luckystar of Ware	English Cocker Spaniel English Cocker Spaniel The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. The English Cocker Spaniel is an active, good-natured, sporting dog, standing well up at the withers and compactly built. There are "field" or "working" cockers and "show" cockers...	Gundog Gundog Group thumb|Right|alt=A mostly white medium size dog with a brown spot on its back and brown ears. It stands in a field next to a woman wearing pastal green clothing.| A show champion Pointer competing for Best Gundog in a conformation show...	Mr H. S. Lloyd H. S. Lloyd Herbert Summers Lloyd MBE, , known commonly as H. S. Lloyd, was best known for being a breeder of show English Cocker Spaniels...
1931	–	Luckystar of Ware	English Cocker Spaniel	Gundog Gundog Group thumb|Right|alt=A mostly white medium size dog with a brown spot on its back and brown ears. It stands in a field next to a woman wearing pastal green clothing.| A show champion Pointer competing for Best Gundog in a conformation show...	Mr H. S. Lloyd
1932	–	Bramshaw Bob	Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. A breed characteristic is webbed paws for swimming, useful for the breed's original purpose of retrieving fishing nets. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Canada, the United...	Gundog Gundog Group thumb|Right|alt=A mostly white medium size dog with a brown spot on its back and brown ears. It stands in a field next to a woman wearing pastal green clothing.| A show champion Pointer competing for Best Gundog in a conformation show...	Countess Lorna Howe
1933	–	Bramshaw Bob	Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. A breed characteristic is webbed paws for swimming, useful for the breed's original purpose of retrieving fishing nets. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Canada, the United...	Gundog Gundog Group thumb|Right|alt=A mostly white medium size dog with a brown spot on its back and brown ears. It stands in a field next to a woman wearing pastal green clothing.| A show champion Pointer competing for Best Gundog in a conformation show...	Countess Lorna Howe
1934	–	Southball Moonstone	Greyhound	Hound	B Harland-Worden
1935	–	Pennine Prima Donna	Pointer Pointer (dog breed) The Pointer, often called the English Pointer, is a breed of dog developed as a gun dog. It is one of several pointing breeds.-Appearance:...	Gundog	Mr Arthur Eggleston
1936	Ch.	Choonam Hung Kwong	Chow Chow Chow Chow Chow chow is a breed of dog that was developed in China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan , which literally means "puffy-lion dog".- Appearance :...	Utility Utility Group Utility Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. How Utility Group is defined varies among kennel clubs, and different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Utility Group. Some kennel clubs do not use the...	Mrs. Violet Mannooch
1937	Ch.	Cheveralla Ben of Banchory	Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. A breed characteristic is webbed paws for swimming, useful for the breed's original purpose of retrieving fishing nets. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Canada, the United...	Gundog	Countess Lorna Howe
1938	–	Exquisite Model of Ware	English Cocker Spaniel	Gundog	Mr H. S. Lloyd
1939	–	Exquisite Model of Ware	English Cocker Spaniel	Gundog	Mr H. S. Lloyd
1940	Competition not held due to World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... .[C]
1941	Competition not held due to World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... .
1942	Competition not held due to World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... .
1943	Competition not held due to World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... .
1944	Competition not held due to World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... .
1945	Competition not held due to World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... .
1946	Competition not held due to World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... .
1947	Competition not held due to World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... .
1948	–	Tracey Witch of Ware	English Cocker Spaniel	Gundog	Mr H. S. Lloyd
1949	Competition not held.[D]
1950	–	Tracey Witch of Ware	English Cocker Spaniel	Gundog	Mr H. S. Lloyd
1951	–	Twynstar Dyma-Fi	Welsh Terrier Welsh Terrier The Welsh Terrier is a British breed of dog. It was originally bred for hunting fox, rodents and badger , but during the last century it has mainly been bred for showing. Despite this, it has retained its terrier strength of character and therefore requires firm, non-aggressive handling...	Terrier	Capt. & Mrs I Morlais Thomas
1952	Ch.	Noways Chuckles	Bulldog Bulldog Bulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose...	Utility	Mr John T. Bernard
1953	Ch.	Elch Elder of Ouborough	Great Dane Great Dane The Great Dane , also known as German Mastiff or Danish Hound , is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant size...	Working Working Group (dogs) Working Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Working Group, although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Working Group. Working Group does not...	Mr Bill G. Siggers
1954	Competition not held.[E]
1955	Ch.	Tzigane Affri of Nashend	Poodle (Standard)	Utility	Mrs. April Proctor
1956	–	Treetops Golden Falcon	Greyhound	Hound	Mr. Judy de Cassembroot and Miss Bobbie Greenish
1957	Ch.	Volkrijk of Vorden	Keeshond Keeshond The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog with a plush two-layer coat of silver and black fur with a 'ruff' and a curled tail. It originated in Germany, and its closest relatives are the other German spitzes such as the Pomeranian...	Utility	Mrs. Rene Tucker
1958	Ch.	Chiming Bells	Pointer	Gundog	Mrs. Bill Parkinson
1959	Ch.	Sandstorm Saracen	Welsh Terrier	Terrier	Mrs. D M Leach and Mrs. Margaret Thomas
1960	–	Sulhamstead Merman	Irish Wolfhound Irish Wolfhound The Irish wolfhound is a breed of domestic dog , specifically a sighthound. The name originates from its purpose rather than from its appearance...	Hound	Florence Nagle and Marion Clark
1961	Ch.	Riverina Tweedsbairn	Airedale Terrier Airedale Terrier The Airedale Terrier is a breed of the terrier type that originated in Airedale, a geographic area in Yorkshire, England. It is traditionally called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest of the terrier breeds...	Terrier	Mr Pat McCaughey and Mr Mac Shutch
1962	Ch.	Crackwyn Cockspur	Wire Fox Terrier	Terrier	Mr. Harry L Gill
1963	–	Rogerholm Recruit	Lakeland Terrier Lakeland Terrier The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed, which takes its name from its home of origin, the Lake District in England. The dog is a small to mid-size member of the Terrier family. While independent in personality, it interacts well with owners and all family members, and is mostly hypo-allergenic...	Terrier	Mr. Bill Rogers
1964	Sh Ch.[F]	Silbury Soames of Madavale	English Setter English Setter The English Setter is a breed of dog. It is part of the Setter family, which includes red Irish Setters, Irish Red and White Setters, and black-and-tan Gordon Setters. It is a gun dog, bred for a mix of endurance and athleticism.- Appearance :...	Gundog	Mrs. Ada Williams
1965	Ch.	Fenton of Kentwood	German Shepherd Dog German Shepherd Dog The German Shepherd Dog , also known as an Alsatian or just the German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog...	Pastoral Pastoral Group Pastoral Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds and does not refer to one particular type of dog...	Sonnica H Godden
1966	–	Oakington Puckshill Amber Sunblush	Poodle (Toy)	Utility	Mrs. Clare E Perry
1967	Ch.	Stingray of Derryabah	Lakeland Terrier Lakeland Terrier The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed, which takes its name from its home of origin, the Lake District in England. The dog is a small to mid-size member of the Terrier family. While independent in personality, it interacts well with owners and all family members, and is mostly hypo-allergenic...	Terrier	Mr. Wilf and Mrs. Betty Postlewaite
1968	Ch.	Fanhill Faune	Dalmatian Dalmatian (dog) The Dalmatian is a breed of dog whose roots are often said to trace back to Dalmatia, a region of Croatia where the first illustrations of the dog have been found. The Dalmatian is noted for its unique black- or brown-spotted coat and was mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days...	Utility	Mrs. Jean Woodyatt
1969	Ch.	Hendrawen's Nibelung of Charavigne	German Shepherd Dog	Pastoral	Mr Edwin and Mrs Shirley White
1970	–	Bergerie Knur	Pyrenean Mountain Dog Pyrenean Mountain Dog The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, known as the Great Pyrenees in North America, is a large breed of dog used as a livestock guardian dog.The Great Pyrenees is a very old breed, and has been used for hundreds of years by shepherds, including those of the Basque people, who inhabit parts of the region in...	Working	Mr Fred and Mrs Constance Prince
1971	Ch.	Ramacon Swashbuckler	German Shepherd Dog	Pastoral	Prince Ahmed Husain
1972	Ch.	Abraxas Audacity	English Bull Terrier	Terrier	Violet Drummond-Dick
1973	–	Alansmere Aquarius	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Spaniel The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of Spaniel-type dog, and is classed as a toy dog by most kennel clubs. It is one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom. Since 2000, it has been growing in popularity in the United States. It is a smaller breed of spaniel, and Cavalier...	Toy Toy Group Toy Group is the name of a breed Group of the smallest kinds of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Toy Group does not necessarily refer to one particular type of dog. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Toy Group although different kennel clubs...	Mr Alan Hall and Mr John Evans
1974	Ch.	Burtonswood Bossy Boots	St. Bernard St. Bernard (dog) The St. Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the Italian and Swiss Alps, originally bred for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its large size.-Appearance:The St. Bernard is a large dog...	Working	Marjorie Hindes
1975	Ch.	Brookewire Brandy of Layven	Wire Fox Terrier	Terrier	Mr Giuseppe Benelli and Mr Paolo Dondini
1976	Ch.	Dianthus Buttons	West Highland White Terrier West Highland White Terrier The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a Scottish breed of dog with a distinctive white coat. The modern breed is descended from a number of breeding programes of white terriers in Scotland prior to the 20th century...	Terrier	Mrs Kath Newstead & Mrs Dorothy Taylor
1977	Sh Ch.[F]	Bournehouse Dancing Master	English Setter	Gundog	Mr Gordon F Williams
1978	Ch.	Harrowhill Huntsman	Wire Fox Terrier	Terrier	Everlyn Howles
1979	Eng Am Ch.	Callaghan of Leander	Kerry Blue Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier The Kerry Blue Terrier is a breed of dog. Mistakenly thought to be from County Kerry in South West Ireland, it's actually from Tipperary in South Central Ireland. In Ireland it is often called the Irish Blue Terrier...	Terrier	Wendy Streatfield
1980	Ch.	Shargleam Blackcap	Retriever (Flat Coated)	Gundog	Pat Chapman
1981	Ch.	Astley Portia of Rua	Irish Setter Irish Setter The Irish Setter , is a setter, a breed of gundog and family dog. The term Irish Setter is commonly used to encompass the show-bred dog recognized by the American Kennel Club as well as the field-bred Red Setter recognised by the Field Dog Stud Book....	Gundog	Colette and Mary Tuite
1982	Ch.	Grayco Hazelnut	Poodle (Toy)	Utility	Mrs Lesley A Howard
1983	Ch.	Montravia Kaskarak Hitari	Afghan Hound Afghan Hound The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest sighthound dog breeds. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt hares and gazelles by coursing them....	Hound	Pauline Gibbs
1984	Ch.	Saxonsprings Hackensack	Lhasa Apso Lhasa Apso The Lhasa Apso is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. It was bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries, who alerted the monks to any intruders who entered...	Utility	Jean Blyth
1985	Ch.	Montravia Tommy-Gun	Poodle (Standard)	Utility	Mrs Marita Gibbs
1986	Ch.	Ginger Xmas Carol	Airedale Terrier Airedale Terrier The Airedale Terrier is a breed of the terrier type that originated in Airedale, a geographic area in Yorkshire, England. It is traditionally called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest of the terrier breeds...	Terrier	Miss Alessendra Sommi-Livraghi
1987	Ch.	Viscount Grant	Afghan Hound Afghan Hound The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest sighthound dog breeds. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt hares and gazelles by coursing them....	Hound	Mr Chris and Mrs Julie Amoo
1988	Sh Ch.[F]	Starlite Express at Valsett	English Setter	Gundog	Mr Joe W and Mrs Val Watkin
1989	Ch.	Potterdale Classic of Moonhill	Bearded Collie Bearded Collie The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but now mostly a popular family companion....	Pastoral	Brenda White
1990	Ch.	Olac Moon Pilot	West Highland White Terrier	Terrier	Mr Derek Tattersall
1991	Sh Ch.[F]	Raycrofts Socialite	Clumber Spaniel Clumber Spaniel The Clumber Spaniel is a breed of dog of the spaniel type, developed in the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the spaniels, and comes in predominantly one colour. The name of the breed is taken from Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. It is a gundog that specialises in hunting in heavy cover. They...	Gundog	Mr Ralph Dunne
1992	Ch.	Pencloe Dutch Gold	Whippet Whippet The Whippet is a breed of dog in the sighthound family. They are active and playful and are physically similar to a small Greyhound.- Description :...	Hound	Morag Bolton-Lockhart
1993	Sh Ch.[F]	Danaway Debouair	Irish Setter	Gundog	Jackie Lorrimer
1994	Ch.	Purston Hit and Miss From Brocolitia	Welsh Terrier	Terrier	Mrs A. Maughan
1995	Ch.	Starchelle Chicago Bear	Irish Setter	Gundog	Mrs Rachel Shaw-Rainey and Mr Tony Rainey
1996	Sh Ch.[F]	Canigou Cambrai Canigou Cambrai Ch. Canigou Cambrai, also known as Albert , an English Cocker Spaniel, is the most recent of his breed to win best-in-show at Crufts in 1996, the seventh occasion it was awarded to a Cocker Spaniel and the first time for forty six years...	English Cocker Spaniel	Gundog	Tricia Bentley
1997	Ch.	Ozmilion Mystification	Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed in the 19th century in the county of Yorkshire, England to catch rats in clothing mills. The defining features of the breed are its size, to , and its silky blue and tan coat...	Terrier	Osman Sameja
1998	Ch.	Saredon Forever Young	Welsh Terrier	Terrier	Judith Averis
1999	Sh Ch.[F]	Caspians Intrepid	Irish Setter	Gundog	Jackie Lorimer
2000	Ch.	Torums Scarf Michael	Kerry Blue Terrier	Terrier	Mr Ron Ramsay
2001	Ch.	Jethard Cidevant	Basenji Basenji The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in central Africa. Most of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world place the breed in the Hound Group; more specifically, it may be classified as belonging to the sighthound type...	Hound	Mr Paul Singleton
2002	Nord Ch.[G]	Topscore Contradiction	Poodle (Standard)	Utility	Mr S and Mrs K Glenna
2003	Ch.	Yakee A Dangerous Liaison Yakee A Dangerous Liaison Ch. Yakee A Dangerous Liaison , also known as Danny, is a Pekingese, who was the winner of the title of Best In Show at the Crufts in 2003. He had previously been Reserve Best in Show at the competition in 2002...	Pekingese Pekingese The Pekingese, or "Peke" is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. The breed was favored by the Chinese Imperial court, and its name refers to the city of Beijing where the Forbidden City resides...	Toy	Mr Easdon and Mr Martin
2004	Ch.	Cobyco Call the Tune	Whippet	Hound	Mrs L Yacoby-Wright
2005	Am Ch/Ch.	Cracknor Cause Celebre	Norfolk Terrier Norfolk Terrier The Norfolk Terrier is a British breed of dog. Prior to gaining recognition as an independent breed in 1960, it was a variety of the Norwich Terrier, distinguished from the "prick eared" Norwich by its "drop ears"...	Terrier	Elizabeth Matell, Pam Beale and Stephanie Ingram
2006	Am Ch.	Caitland Isle Take a Chance	Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherd The Australian shepherd is a breed of herding dog that was developed on ranches in the Western United States. Despite its name, the breed, commonly known as an Aussie, did not originate in Australia They acquired their name because some of the Australian sheepdogs arrived in the United States with...	Pastoral	Nancy Resetar
2007	Ch/Am Ch.	Araki Fabulous Willy Araki Fabulous Willy Ch/Am Ch. Araki Fabulous Willy , also known as Willy, was a male Tibetan Terrier who won the title of Best In Show at Crufts in 2007. He was also the top of his breed in the UK for four years consecutively, and the top of the Utility group in 2003...	Tibetan Terrier Tibetan Terrier The Tibetan Terrier is not a member of the terrier group, the name being given to it by European travelers to Tibet who were reminded of terriers from back home when they first encountered the breed...	Utility	Mr John Shaw and Mr Neil Smith
2008	Ch.	Jafrak Philippe Olivier	Giant Schnauzer Giant Schnauzer The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, and compact breed of dog. It is one of the three Schnauzer breeds. Like most large breeds, the Giant Schnauzer needs a fair amount of exercise.-Appearance:...	Working	Mr and Mrs Cullen
2009	Ch.	Efbe's Hidalgo at Goodspice Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice Ch. Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice , also known as Charmin, is a male Sealyham Terrier who was the Best in Show at the American Kennel Club National Championship in 2007, World Dog Show in 2008, and Crufts in 2009...	Sealyham Terrier Sealyham Terrier The Sealyham Terrier is a dog breed of the terrier type. The Sealyham Terrier was originally developed in Wales.- History :thumb|right|A Sealyham Terrier photographed in 1915....	Terrier	Marjorie Good
2010	Sh Ch/Aust Ch.[F][H]	Hungargunn Bear It'n Mind Hungargunn Bear It'n Mind Sh Ch/Aust Ch. Hungargunn Bear It'n Mind , also known as Yogi, is a male Hungarian Vizsla who was the Best in Show at Crufts in 2010...	Hungarian Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla The Vizsla is a dog breed originating in Hungary. The Hungarian or Magyar Vizsla are sporting dogs and loyal companions, in addition to being the smallest of the all-round pointer-retriever breeds...	Gundog	Mrs N and Mrs K Craggs and Armstrong
2011	Sh Ch.[F]	Vbos The Kentuckian Vbos The Kentuckian -External links:**...	Retriever (Flat-Coated)	Gundog	Jim Irvine

Most successful breeds

Number of wins	|Breeds
7	English Cocker Spaniel English Cocker Spaniel The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. The English Cocker Spaniel is an active, good-natured, sporting dog, standing well up at the withers and compactly built. There are "field" or "working" cockers and "show" cockers...
4	Irish Setter Irish Setter The Irish Setter , is a setter, a breed of gundog and family dog. The term Irish Setter is commonly used to encompass the show-bred dog recognized by the American Kennel Club as well as the field-bred Red Setter recognised by the Field Dog Stud Book.... , Welsh Terrier Welsh Terrier The Welsh Terrier is a British breed of dog. It was originally bred for hunting fox, rodents and badger , but during the last century it has mainly been bred for showing. Despite this, it has retained its terrier strength of character and therefore requires firm, non-aggressive handling...
3	English Setter English Setter The English Setter is a breed of dog. It is part of the Setter family, which includes red Irish Setters, Irish Red and White Setters, and black-and-tan Gordon Setters. It is a gun dog, bred for a mix of endurance and athleticism.- Appearance :... , German Shepherd Dog German Shepherd Dog The German Shepherd Dog , also known as an Alsatian or just the German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog... , Greyhound Greyhound The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed... , Labrador Retriever Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. A breed characteristic is webbed paws for swimming, useful for the breed's original purpose of retrieving fishing nets. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Canada, the United... , Standard Poodle, Wire Fox Terrier
2	Afghan Hound Afghan Hound The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest sighthound dog breeds. Distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end, the breed acquired its unique features in the cold mountains of Afghanistan, where it was originally used to hunt hares and gazelles by coursing them.... , Airedale Terrier Airedale Terrier The Airedale Terrier is a breed of the terrier type that originated in Airedale, a geographic area in Yorkshire, England. It is traditionally called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest of the terrier breeds... , Flat Coated Retriever, Kerry Blue Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier The Kerry Blue Terrier is a breed of dog. Mistakenly thought to be from County Kerry in South West Ireland, it's actually from Tipperary in South Central Ireland. In Ireland it is often called the Irish Blue Terrier... , Lakeland Terrier Lakeland Terrier The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed, which takes its name from its home of origin, the Lake District in England. The dog is a small to mid-size member of the Terrier family. While independent in personality, it interacts well with owners and all family members, and is mostly hypo-allergenic... , Pointer Pointer (dog breed) The Pointer, often called the English Pointer, is a breed of dog developed as a gun dog. It is one of several pointing breeds.-Appearance:... , Toy Poodle, West Highland White Terrier West Highland White Terrier The West Highland White Terrier, commonly known as the Westie, is a Scottish breed of dog with a distinctive white coat. The modern breed is descended from a number of breeding programes of white terriers in Scotland prior to the 20th century... , Whippet Whippet The Whippet is a breed of dog in the sighthound family. They are active and playful and are physically similar to a small Greyhound.- Description :... , Pomeranian Pomeranian Pomeranian is an adjective referring to Pomerania, an area divided between Poland and Germany.-Peoples and cultures:* Pomeranian Balts, ancient western Baltic people*Pomeranian culture, an Iron Age culture of earlier people in land later called Pomerania...
1	Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherd The Australian shepherd is a breed of herding dog that was developed on ranches in the Western United States. Despite its name, the breed, commonly known as an Aussie, did not originate in Australia They acquired their name because some of the Australian sheepdogs arrived in the United States with... , Basenji Basenji The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in central Africa. Most of the major kennel clubs in the English-speaking world place the breed in the Hound Group; more specifically, it may be classified as belonging to the sighthound type... , Bearded Collie Bearded Collie The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but now mostly a popular family companion.... , Bulldog Bulldog Bulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose... , Bull Terrier Bull Terrier The Bull Terrier or English Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. They are known for their large, egg-shaped head, small triangular eyes, and "jaunty gait." Their temperament has been described as generally fun-loving, active and clownish... , Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Spaniel The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of Spaniel-type dog, and is classed as a toy dog by most kennel clubs. It is one of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom. Since 2000, it has been growing in popularity in the United States. It is a smaller breed of spaniel, and Cavalier... , Chow Chow Chow Chow Chow chow is a breed of dog that was developed in China, where it is referred to as Songshi Quan , which literally means "puffy-lion dog".- Appearance :... , Clumber Spaniel Clumber Spaniel The Clumber Spaniel is a breed of dog of the spaniel type, developed in the United Kingdom. It is the largest of the spaniels, and comes in predominantly one colour. The name of the breed is taken from Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. It is a gundog that specialises in hunting in heavy cover. They... , Dalmatian Dalmatian (dog) The Dalmatian is a breed of dog whose roots are often said to trace back to Dalmatia, a region of Croatia where the first illustrations of the dog have been found. The Dalmatian is noted for its unique black- or brown-spotted coat and was mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days... , Giant Schnauzer Giant Schnauzer The Giant Schnauzer is a large, powerful, and compact breed of dog. It is one of the three Schnauzer breeds. Like most large breeds, the Giant Schnauzer needs a fair amount of exercise.-Appearance:... , Great Dane Great Dane The Great Dane , also known as German Mastiff or Danish Hound , is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant size... , Hungarian Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla The Vizsla is a dog breed originating in Hungary. The Hungarian or Magyar Vizsla are sporting dogs and loyal companions, in addition to being the smallest of the all-round pointer-retriever breeds... , Irish Wolfhound Irish Wolfhound The Irish wolfhound is a breed of domestic dog , specifically a sighthound. The name originates from its purpose rather than from its appearance... , Keeshond Keeshond The Keeshond is a medium-sized dog with a plush two-layer coat of silver and black fur with a 'ruff' and a curled tail. It originated in Germany, and its closest relatives are the other German spitzes such as the Pomeranian... , Lhasa Apso Lhasa Apso The Lhasa Apso is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. It was bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries, who alerted the monks to any intruders who entered... , Norfolk Terrier Norfolk Terrier The Norfolk Terrier is a British breed of dog. Prior to gaining recognition as an independent breed in 1960, it was a variety of the Norwich Terrier, distinguished from the "prick eared" Norwich by its "drop ears"... , Pekingese Pekingese The Pekingese, or "Peke" is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. The breed was favored by the Chinese Imperial court, and its name refers to the city of Beijing where the Forbidden City resides... , Pyrenean Mountain Dog Pyrenean Mountain Dog The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, known as the Great Pyrenees in North America, is a large breed of dog used as a livestock guardian dog.The Great Pyrenees is a very old breed, and has been used for hundreds of years by shepherds, including those of the Basque people, who inhabit parts of the region in... , Scottish Terrier Scottish Terrier The Scottish Terrier , popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. Initially one of the highland breeds of Terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and... , Sealyham Terrier Sealyham Terrier The Sealyham Terrier is a dog breed of the terrier type. The Sealyham Terrier was originally developed in Wales.- History :thumb|right|A Sealyham Terrier photographed in 1915.... , St. Bernard St. Bernard (dog) The St. Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the Italian and Swiss Alps, originally bred for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its large size.-Appearance:The St. Bernard is a large dog... , Tibetan Terrier Tibetan Terrier The Tibetan Terrier is not a member of the terrier group, the name being given to it by European travelers to Tibet who were reminded of terriers from back home when they first encountered the breed... , Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed in the 19th century in the county of Yorkshire, England to catch rats in clothing mills. The defining features of the breed are its size, to , and its silky blue and tan coat...

Most successful groups

Number of wins	|Groups
23	Gundog Gundog Group thumb|Right|alt=A mostly white medium size dog with a brown spot on its back and brown ears. It stands in a field next to a woman wearing pastal green clothing.| A show champion Pointer competing for Best Gundog in a conformation show...
20	Terrier Terrier Group Terrier Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. In general, a Terrier Group includes one particular type of dog, the Terrier, although other types may be included in a kennel club's Terrier Group...
11	Utility Utility Group Utility Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. How Utility Group is defined varies among kennel clubs, and different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Utility Group. Some kennel clubs do not use the...
9	Hound Hound Group Hound Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds, and does not necessarily include all hound-type dogs...
5	Pastoral Pastoral Group Pastoral Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds and does not refer to one particular type of dog... , Working Working Group (dogs) Working Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Working Group, although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Working Group. Working Group does not...
2	Toy Toy Group Toy Group is the name of a breed Group of the smallest kinds of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Toy Group does not necessarily refer to one particular type of dog. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Toy Group although different kennel clubs...

External links

• Crufts Best in Show Roll of Honour on Flickr