Summary
A Clumber spaniel named Bruin won the best in show title at the Crufts 2026 dog competition. Bruin, handled by owner Lee Cox, beat around 19,000 other dogs to win this prestigious award.
Key Facts
- Bruin is a Clumber spaniel who won best in show at Crufts 2026.
- The show took place at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC).
- Bruin was handled by owner Lee Cox and won the Gundog group before winning overall.
- The competition included nearly 19,000 dogs.
- Other dogs like a Tibetan mastiff named Viking and a Pembroke Welsh corgi named Hazel competed for the top prize but did not win.
- The judge's choice for reserve dog was a petit basset griffon vendeen called Meghan from Croatia.
- The Royal Kennel Club organizes Crufts, and this year's event had more participants compared to 2025.
- The best in show trophy comes with the Kendall Memorial Trophy and a £200 cash prize.
