Best in Show | Crufts 2024

[@lookyseymour1145]

I have a 10 month Aussie with a natural bobtail and we're chuffed to bits at Victory's victory. Great to see the Leonberger, I've met a few in my time and they have such magnificent presence. However, for me the winner would be Zen the Jack Russell terrier. He really looked the part and gave his everything for the crowd. So pleased he was named the Reserve BIS 👏

[@lizturner267]

I’m a Giant Schnauzer person but thought this final group was great. Loved the Aussie from the start but Zen the JR was so “on”, I agree with you!

[@janicejugla959]

I once read an article by several vets saying that this ‘race’ should be suppressed because of all the medical problems associated with it, particularly the respiratory problems.

[@TwiceManager]

my beloved australian shepherd who I grew up with, Milo, recently passed away at the age of 15, so it makes me so happy to see an aussie win best in show this year :')

[@Jesusofsuburbia768]

R.I.P Milo ❤🌹

[@juliahill7732]

What a stunner of a winner! They were all awesome. That Leonberger ❤

[@Witchfoot.Incorporated]

No one had a chance against that Australian, it’s perfect standard wise… but the Jack Russell sure came close! Personally I’m beyond happy to see the ❤️Leonburger❤️ in the running.

[@gojiberry7201]

I have to say, the little Jack Russell is just adorable! Of course, I always had a soft spot for Fergus in rescue dog agility ...

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

My favourite too! Such a big, kind smile. Brain the size of a planer and the heart& courage of ten lions! Fabulous, fun loving little dogs that have been far too maligned for far too long! Hurrah for Jack Russell Terriers!!!

[@user-lk2qf4rt3m]

Zen, you were the winner of our hearts!

[@barbarabowden9279]

IN MY 70 YRS. I HAVE BEEN THE MOMMY TO 4 JACK RUSSELL'S. LOYAL, LOVING, EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT, FUNNY, A TRUE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY!!! ❤🥰🐕🐶🦮

[@marisacoan6409]

Congratulations to everyone, but the jack russel was my favorite among them all.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Tough between those 2

[@svenbracke]

he had this playful allure that charmed the public, wiggling his tail

[@barryluck3792]

JACK RUSSELL'S ❤❤❤❤

[@melgrant7404]

Jack Russell always the star of the show .

[@lidiaspyrka8096]

This is the first time that in my ❤️❤❤❤️long history of competing and enjoying dog shows that I cried over these wonderful wins! Yes I had my favourites but everyone of these glorious breeds deserved to win such a difficult decision for this judge 🤗❤️

[@sweetpeas8206]

How pathetic a life you must have. Go volunteer at your local dog shelters control. Trust me, you’ll cry once you see the reality of “dog breeders.”

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Th Frenchies are being bred w/ roo short muzzles, creating breathing problems, glad it was pointed out trying to improve, swing back to what were.

[@kyoglesage]

@@Memow-pk1ngI can't believe humans can be so cruel as to deliberately breed animals - for looks, or specific work (like dachshunds) - that have less-than-optimum lives.

[@Jesusofsuburbia768]

The Australian Shepherd is beautiful. I also like the Leonberger, and Weimaraner 🏆

[@Memow-pk1ng]

That Frenchie was awful, giving grp win is encouraging to further breed in that direction, th short muzzled. brachy. rest were perfect examples of their breed, Weimeraner had nothing to hide, elegant

[@jillroyson4589]

Dear Crufts media, thanks for giving the winner away. We can't all watch it live 🙄

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Yea agree

[@markcaswell715]

What a stupid comment should the announcement have been kept secret just for you

[@chrisb9345]

I can assure you, Best In Show means very little for a dog. You cannot explain it to them. They are just happy for their owners to be happy.

[@sweetpeas8206]

What about the ones who were bred with painful physical ailments because of breeders incompetence and “mistakes”? They happy too?

[@Memow-pk1ng]

In any litter are always good ones, & those born, or develop ailments, just as human children, ​@@sweetpeas8206

[@Memow-pk1ng]

They know , when win, bc th handler owner is happy

[@sweetpeas8206]

@@Memow-pk1ng Handler is happy because of the MONEY he/she can make off the backs and souls of these dogs.

[@risenshine2783]

They do enjoy being shown though I know my dog loved show training and the occasional show we went to, mainly for the fun of it.

[@mavriksbt]

Dear Crufts team, I love watching Crufts every year but I love to be surprised. Can you NOT put the winners picture as the thumbnail? Defeats the purpose of watching… 😢

[@Memow-pk1ng]

That's what I said, it just popped up, BIS, w/ pic of Aussie..! It was good pick, J Russell close second !!

[@Jaxcanty2345]

The Aussie did win

[@Jaxcanty2345]

But yeah agreed

[@Exiled.New.Yorker]

Glad to see the Jack Russells competing! Had a assist dog trainer as a neighbor, he was quite the good training assistant. Little rock star, loved to do tricks. :)

[@michelleholthouseauthor]

congratulations

[@sheamcnew6802]

Aussie’s are the best dogs. We have 3 miniature’s and a toy. Congratulations Viking.

[@ginacaradonna8063]

Watching this, makes me miss having a dog companion.

[@paulworgan6599]

Jack russells are the frickin best

[@melgrant7404]

Yes natural show dog.

[@Gamdursol]

Why on earth are they putting the winners in the thumbnail?

[@germanshepherdforty3]

Beautiful Aussie, a very well deserved win.

[@Witchfoot.Incorporated]

Absolutely impossible to have no breathing problems unless he is STANDING STILL. Take him for a walk AND THEN TEST HIM

[@silvershoes9724]

Absolutely love the winner, but to be honest I have been over the moon with any of these very good bois taking the trophy home ❤ sad Crufts is over for another year just love our x

[@sweetpeas8206]

Breeders have another year to enforce misery on other animals. Yay!

[@gojiberry7201]

I know, it went way too fast!

[@themageofhazard]

@@sweetpeas8206Ah yeah because these dogs with shiny coats, wagging tails, and good gaits are totally abused 😂

[@sweetpeas8206]

@@themageofhazard Oh you’re right. The females who are bred to give birth over and over again experience no pain at all during the 6 to 24 hour birthing process. Then there’s 12-48 hours of running a fever and not feeling well. And if a puppy gets “stuck” there’s a C section, a prolapsed uterus, mastitis….the list goes on. There is NO need for any animal to give birth 4 to 8 times in its life but breeders gotta make that money and feed their narcissism. And those are the breeders who rationalize overpopulating by calling themselves “reputable”.

[@pancake.squirrel]

@@sweetpeas8206I don’t think you have done an ounce of research into the money, time, and effort that show breeders put into their dogs. Personally I have looked into the standard poodle and the breeder I researched breeds their dogs 2-3x in a life (keep in mind wolves will have multiple litters across their lives), they give them the best possible researched food, immediate vet care and testing for conditions and if their health declines the dog is retired forever. To quote their website “our dogs are family first, pets second, breeding third.” Additionally, if for any reason a home isn’t right for the dog anymore, good breeders take in and personally rehome descended dogs, just to keep them out of shelters. It’s backyard breeders that are the problem and out to make a quick buck, not the project breeders who are working to make happy, healthy, functional dogs and improve the overall breed. They really only produce 1 litter a year, it’s the reason they have waiting lists.

[@mandyholmberg5106]

Congratulations to both of you

[@deanobeano6183]

Absolutely worthy winner hes a stunning dog

[@jillroyson4589]

Viking is an absolute showstopper ❤

[@irenerobinson5718]

Well done 2 all off the dogs they are all winners but in my heart i was praying the jack Russell 2 win but well done the Australian shepherd ❤

[@b_uppy]

Viking has a Rottie forehead. Love the feathering on the Jack.

[@ginnygustafson4324]

Awesome Aussie

[@garethhook9972]

Looks amazing there My friends went there they had a blast The dogs are beautiful

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

Oh my goodness!! Well,we love Crufts! We're really grateful it's on KZbin for all to enjoy. If ever life is getting someone down in this house,a quick dose of the dog agility or dancing to music,is soon putting a big smile back on their faces! There's just nothing like a happy dog! Even the dogs who are just showing off their good looks give off their personalities& enjoy the showing off. So many comments being negative, pointing fingers or just being downright rude. Let's learn our manners from the dogs..be pleased &happy with everyone& everything regardless of whether they 'deserve' it! In my religion, we're repeatedly told that one of the greatest acts of charity is to plant a fruit tree. Because that tree will provide shelter& food for years to come to every sort of creature, from too small to be seen by the naked eye to the human animal. And the tree drops it's fruit for all. The good, the bad, the indifferent. And we should try to be like that tree too. And give freely without asking for virtue or something in return. Something dogs worked out millennia before humans have❤️🥰❤️🕊️

[@davidniedermeier2033]

I am thrilled with the Leonberger! One of my favorite breeds. I’ve never seen one win in an American Dog Show. From Diane

[@sweetpeas8206]

Maybe one you can adopt from a local animal shelter.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

They not very popular, & judges not familiar w/ breed standard so go w/ ones they know. That's why u don't see th rarer breeds put up., all breed judge should know breed standards of all & recognize a good one.

[@donnabreen424]

Gorgeous dog well done the winner congratulations 👏👏👏

[@cherylepavlakis1081]

Frenchie has no face, all the rest were beautiful dogs. The aussie, Jack, Leonburger, weimaraner, pbg, even papillon.

[@tdilley7059]

I was so elated when my Dachshund, Amelia, qualified and really bummed we couldn't attend. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen was a stellar representative of the Hound Group. So sorry she didn't win.

[@danielledewitt1]

Why couldn't you attend?

[@testa_brava8803]

When will us have a Cavalier King Charles in the Best in show?

[@Kutscherrudel]

Dear CruftsTeam ... you told that the Kennel Club works hard for healthy Breeds and the French Bulldog passed the Health lincens correctly... I asked you... why does breath so hard after only one round walking in the arena ? This kind of dogs can't be Healthy with this nose which ist absolutely not enough

[@Memow-pk1ng]

That was an awful Frenche, to win Group 1 , is further encouraging to keep breeding that type, w/ very short muzzled, nose almost to eyeballs!!

[@benlyons6792]

100%, even the fittest brachycephalic example is still not gonna be as fit and capable as those with a longer snout. I just wish they would hurry the breed standard changing.

[@Trueblue222]

Oh shut up , just enjoy the show

[@pi_beta7306]

There is absolutely no way to change a purebreds physical structure with one generation....

[@mirandakroening1175]

Honestly, the Frenchies that you see winning at major dog shows are miles healthier than backyard-bred dogs. People who intentionally breed for color or other undesirable characteristics give a bad name to those who work hard to improve the breed. That being said, pretty much every kennel club could certainly put effort towards improving their breed standards. If the standards are improved, responsible breeders have better guidelines for breeding healthier dogs.

[@liz3putt]

Love this Champion boy!

[@SarahSherman-di7ku]

I like the papillon and weimaraner ❤. I had 2 french bulldogs years ago before they were popular or even well known. They were active, playful , happy dogs. Regularly walked 2-3 miles a day with me, jumped about 3 feet off the ground when excited. Were healthy except that the male Kirby developed cancer at 9 years old . The female Lily lived to be 14 and was the healthiest dog I've ever own and ive had several mixed breeds.

[@diane-qo7tf1sb4n]

Congratulations Viking and Mel ❤

[@mandyholmberg5106]

My childhood friend Courtney has two Australian shepherds ❤

[@susanh6877]

These were two of my choices, along with the Weimaraner. Based on movement and temperament. But more than anything, I was so grateful to hear that the brachycephalic breeds are going to be veterinary tested on their breathing ability, etc. There has to be an end to these extreme breeding practices and these big shows will support it. I also think in Group they mentioned the Neapolitan Mastiff and other similar breeds being reduced of their excessive wrinkles.

[@thoraneh7365]

They were paying lip service too it because of the media backlash. Visibly open nostrils are in the breed standard yet the dog has severe stenosis. Doesn't matter about trying to breed better if you aren't going to reward it.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

It will take time, that Frenchie was awful, here in U S become #1 took over th lab being for many yrs. Same here , bulldogs, pugs, & especially Pekes, bred. far too pushed in ..

[@Memow-pk1ng]

PETA protested. about unethical breeding th brachy breeds

[@potatochubble5685]

if his only fault is his nares, why are you throwing the whole dog out with the bathwater? Dogs are more than 1 part of their body. Elton has the ability to be paired with another dog with better nares who also has a BOAS score of 0, but you'd likely still complain because you just don't like small brachycephalic breeds. @@thoraneh7365

[@potatochubble5685]

peta kills more dogs in it's care than any other rescue, they also think all domestic animals should go extinct. @@Memow-pk1ng

[@debbibethel3391]

Weimaraner and Papillon ❣️. It’s hard to pick a winner.

[@philipnelson8909]

A Truly beautifull dog ! Well deserved winner😂

[@amandadonegan2137]

The Aussie Shepherd shares genes with the Irish Shepherd, almost extinct, which has a bob or short half tail. (I was rooting for the Russell Terrier Ch and Aussie R Ch.. Im a Terrier person first. Got a Bull Terrier and a Rat Terrier (as in small lrish pocket terrier type) now...hilarious Biggie n Small Show they are 😍

[@AssistanceDogEducation]

Freuchie looks ridiculous

[@danielledewitt1]

What is a freuchi?

[@johncuthbertson9858]

Should’ve been the Leonberger. I have 2. But Neville’s proportions and movement were second to none.

[@sweetpeas8206]

Adopted them from your local animal shelter then? Or just passed by the plight of desperate dogs in need and who have been in horrible situations of cruelty and abuse to have a dog to show off to others?

[@johncuthbertson9858]

@@sweetpeas8206 You don't know the reasons why we, as a family, chose to go through the puppy route through reputable and responsible breeders of a breed that is known for its fantastic temperament, rather than using a shelter. Perhaps you should think about what reasons that would make you chose that route, before you are accusatory and condescending. We went the correct way for our family. Another family will be different. Perhaps you should also look at the many reasons why there are so many dogs (and other animals) being abused, neglected, and placed in shelters and lay blame where it truly lies (irresponsible breeders who are only out for a quick buck and irresponsible owners who really don't know how to care for their charges - both think of animals as disposable). The pandemic illustrated this very clearly: in 2020 the shelters were empty and puppy farms were in full swing as everyone clamored for a pet; in 2022 as people returned to work the shelters were full again. A responsible breeder will always take their dog back. You are also obviously unaware of the excellent Leo rescue organizations that exist to foster, rehabilitate, and rehome Leos before they even reach municipal shelters. Owning and caring for an animal (any animal) requires some sacrifice and responsibility for a number of years. I only wish more people realized that.

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

Not everyone is ina position to take a rescue dog you know! Some shelters are so concerned about protecting the dogs from being wrongly housed that the standards set prevent loving homes being given. And many dogs that end up in rescue centres need quite specialist care. It's not a crime to choose a breed to suit your situation and have it from puppyhood so that you can bring it up as part of your family. Seems quite responsible to me. Not all dogs are bought irresponsibly and not all rescued dogs are suitable for all people. You can't make such accusations of total strangers on the strength of one sentence!!

[@oliviasimonich2386]

Jack Russell was so cute, but papillon was soo pretty. Magnificent ears! Beautiful fur coat.

[@4kSceneAnimal]

The most loving dogs I've seen

[@sweetpeas8206]

Never been to an animal shelter or work with a rescue group then? Get out more and go volunteer at one.

[@4kSceneAnimal]

I have traveled almost all over the world@@sweetpeas8206

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

If you'd put that just a bit nicer, you might have possibly sparked someone reading your comment to want to try that. Did no-one ever teach you that you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar? Good luck for next time!

[@4kSceneAnimal]

My teacher taught me to tell the truth@@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts

[@pk0167706800]

Jack so cute❤️

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Same here in U S Frenchies become top #1, & being poorly bred.

[@sweetpeas8206]

All these breeds are being poorly bred. The “mistakes” are dumped somewhere or killed only so the breeder can show one at Crufts.

[@VashtiPerry]

❤❤❤ they are all so cute

[@ltthelattegirl]

11:26 Viking won the judge's heart already! BUT ZEN T_T

[@Soeinhundeleben]

Ein Traum Leonberger 😍🫠❣️

[@TheJamonLance]

Sometimes my shiba inu does what i want. Sometimes is pure chaos. Its always an adventure, you dont know what his mood will be and when he will decide to escape randomly

[@sandradavies7804]

French bulldog - Utility? Somebody please explain to me what use this poor deformed creature is? Look at pictures of French bulldogs 100 years ago and wonder why people do this to a dog.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

They had longer square bodies, not stumpy little piglets, w/ noses not up to their eyeballs! In US are in non sporting, just companion dogs

[@upnorthcaprihomestead1125]

The ozzie was a pretty dog but i think leonburger should have won that what a gorgeous representation of the breed

[@childofcascadia]

As someone who works in vet medicine, *please* stop breeding extreme brachycepalic dogs like that french bulldog. The poor thing doesnt have a muzzle and its nares are collapsed. Its face is concave where its muzzle should project out. Dogs need a muzzle to breathe properly, eat properly, and cool themselves properly. It just makes me sad, knowing what I know about canine physiology and having seen extreme brachies like Frenchies and Pugs in our clinic gasping for air or having to have surgery to try and help them breathe better. It isnt cute.

[@marlenebailie7456]

I love to watch the Bassets, Huskies and rescue dogs....

[@vadergrd]

and now ... to the final question "good boy????""

[@bibliofille_soph]

That French Bulldog should have never won his class and a should have been removed from the final. I have been a lifelong Crufts supporter, but I'm disappointed to see support of a dog that doesn't meet breed standards and encourages unethical breeding. Shame on the breeders and shame on Crufts.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Yes was awful example to won its group. Here in US Same types are winning ,.. BIS Westminster 2022,.. National Dog show 23 Are promoting further breeding. of this

[@angelusgaston5922]

Yes and the breeders who are trying to breed the muzzles longer are being kicked in to the dirt and basically being told that there not breeding the correct type. I want to see Frenchies with the well defined muzzle like what the breeder of my sisters frenchie is trying to do.

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

They look even better with their tails.

[@naomi5893]

He has a naturally bobbed tail. Not docked.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

​@@naomi5893some do, like corgis, spaniels, Weimarener looks better docked, as do dobies, natural ones look like dopey blk & tan coonhounds, lose th alert look of a guard dog . Been done for centuries& no one complained then,

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Tho I don't agree w/ Central Asian Shepherds, having ears, tails chopped off days after birth , it's their cultural thing. Ears done under anthesia, & taken proper care of, heal like a wound, in a week . & should be no problem I have red dobie, now 12, never had a problem. w/ ears being cropped

[@naomi5893]

@Memow-pk1ng Ear cropping has been said to be pointless. It has no benefits to the dog. That's why it's illegal in most countries. It's standard mutilation full stop!

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Originally pit bulls had their ears cropped , so wouldn't get ripped, mini Scnauzers originated in Germany, ears same reason,were ratters,& beard for protection. dobies guard dogs less to grab , spaniels tails. less hair to get thru underbrush, trttiers tails, long enough easily grab out of varmint holes so th standards remained. Doesn't cause health problems,.. like th breeding of brachy dogs

[@VashtiPerry]

2:39 he is big ❤❤❤

[@minja3388]

It's a disgrace that the french bulldog is in the group. Very short snout, closed nostrils and having to breath with open mouth using its abdominal muscles. It is never going to get better if the judges doesn't do their job better. 😢😢😢

[@chiffchaff3355]

Best in show the Australian Shepherd was bred & imported from Russia..... Yet no mention?

[@charka9732]

Why does it matter? It's very common for show dogs to be bred in another country and imported.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Sure come from all over, usually mentioned where from​@@charka9732

[@charka9732]

Additionally I believe both this dog's dam and sire where imported from France to Russia.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Oh hell, thumbnail gave th winner, it's not same knowing , gonna watch it now

[@chiffchaff3355]

@Charka, I just found it interesting that the other winners of the groups either UK or foreign based you were told if the handler was the breeder, or if the dog was born in one country, exported to another & then the owner comes to Crufts, but radio silence of this BIS winner, you'd think the owner was the breeder with the given strong impression, all hush hush....

[@ashlinorrell3490]

Lovely dogs. Except the Frenchie.. no offense. No slight to the owner or the dog, just dont agree with the breed. The 2 winners were great.

[@eiaboca1]

I love dogs, and enjoy this more or less, but it's a weird hobby!

[@katherinekoza6536]

Why are they named Australian Shepards when they have nothing to do with Australia .? How very odd

[@Silver_Ever]

It has to do with the type of sheep they herded. They were Australian Sheep☺️

[@boopplop-nl4bj]

Imagine labeling a dog who can barely breath, as one of the best dogs in show. Do not reward the breeders of such dogs. Give them a snout please!

[@ltthelattegirl]

SO CUTE

[@melgrant7404]

Winner looks like he has no tail.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Was explained Aussies can be born w/ bobtails, or tails,.. Also Old Eng Sheepdogs, Pembroke corgis..

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

He was bred that way, unfortunately. It is a risky thing to do, since it is a genetic fault and can cause the fetal embryo to die in uterus. Just like with French bulldogs, breeding for these "attractive"?? traits can have dire consequences for the dogs.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

​@@RealFarknMcCoyin a litter, there can be no tails or tails, are not specifically bred be tailess( bobtails )

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

@@Memow-pk1ngMany are bred specifically for bobtails, since it is illegal to dock tails in most countries and the stupid kennel club "standards" have taught breeders that it is a desirable trait. That is the sad reality. People need to stop thinking that tail-docking and ear-docking are "good".

[@Memow-pk1ng]

​. Idk about th UK, but in US it's th club breeders, submit, set, change standards, to AKC ( Am Kennel Club) , & they decide. If is acceptable. As a/ GSD: " level top line, slight slope from hips, moderate adulation...." but judges are putting up incorrect types, overangulated, roach backed, & breeders are breeding those, bc are winning . Same w/ brachy, whatever judge gave Grp win to Frenchie, is encouraging further breeding of that type.

[@ingridlight5542]

judge HANS VAN DEN BERG is my fafourite💜💙

[@vobchopper]

He's a handsome little guy, as a family that are privileged to have a Frenchie as part of the family I can say what a joy these little dogs are, loving, bright and happy, but just a word to all the haters out there, you only know what you're told, you obviously have never spent any time with a french bulldog

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

I have spent loads of time with French bulldogs. I do not hate them - I feel sorry for them. Most of them have short, pain-filled lives, struggling to breathe or to exercise at all. It is a very sad existence, and it is very selfish of people to cause this.

[@naomi5893]

Obviously you will be biased but brachy breeds usually have something wrong with them. My sister in law has one. He's constantly drinking too fast and taking too much air in so throws up because of his soft palate. He has dermatitis on his abdomen and his ears. He's a nice looking frenchie though. I've yet to meet someone who has a brachy breed who doesn't have all the issues I've said above. I absolutely love crufts but don't like their "frenchie standards"

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Nothing was said about their personalities, just that are being bred w/ too short muzzled, noses up to eyeballs, stumpy low wide bodies, original ones were longer bodies square

[@vobchopper]

@@naomi5893 of course you're not biased, my little lad has been assessed by my vet and needs no intervention

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

@@vobchopper That doesn't mean that he's "healthy", though. It simply means that the vet has decided it isn't worth the risk of anesthetizing him for an operation. Which is another genetic fault in Frenchies - anesthesia can kill them.

[@karrielewis825]

Crufts say they will not let dogs with docked tails enter the show,but wait French bull dog had docked tail and Best in show winner Viking an Aussie Shepherd also had a docked tail.🤨.Jack Russell should have won hands down.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

If dog is registered I xountry that doesn't ban docking/ cropping, like US" AND was explained Aussies can be born w/ Bob tails, as well as old Eng Sheepdogs, corgis

[@tarzoo8308]

They weren't docked, they genetically have no tail

[@karrielewis825]

@@tarzoo8308 Australian Shepherd dogs have a bobbed or curly tail that rocks from side to side as it walks hense the term bobbed.They are not born or bred with docked tails.

[@sandradavies7804]

French bulldogs don't have 'long' tails, they just are born with that little stumpy tail. They aren't docked.

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

​@@tarzoo8308 It is a genetic mutation which can be fatal for the developing puppies. It isn't a "desireable" trait.

[@tattoomad1]

Im so happy it wasnt a bloody poodle. 🤣

[@paulworgan6599]

Poodles are frickin great man its not there fault that humans give them that stupid poncey hair cut they are proper hunting dogs and actually good guards

[@Memow-pk1ng]

​@@paulworgan6599yes, we're originally water retrievers, thus th cut goes back to 16 century Germany. Rear was shaved , less drag, poms protected joints, Nothing like a Standard poodle in show clip !! But u can clip your poodle many ways, don't need topknot, or poms, a terrier cut. But I like traditional, topknot, clean muzzle, feet, short ears

[@paulworgan6599]

@@Memow-pk1ng totally agree I would happily have a standard poodle

[@evemoran6645]

Poodles are awesome. Clever and very hardy dead easy to train, very loving, no shedding and playful. I have a mini poodle. In the past, crufts haircuts put me off lol but now I have one and you can cut them how you like no need for big candy floss look ha ha. I am a convert. Best dog ever.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

​@@evemoran6645average owner couldn t even maintain a show clip! As. groomer most want traditional, short body, clean muzzle, feet, topknot, short ears

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

If it isn’t a collapsed rear end GSD, or a restricted breathing pug it has to be a dog that has had its tail amputated or bred out…….what is wrong with these so called dog lovers perversions?

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Same in U S Show breeders have GSD way over angulated, roach backed, are trying to swing back to other correct direction .. Will take time.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Docking No big deal done few days after birth, ears more serious if not proper care taken

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

@@Memow-pk1ng it a disgrace to disfigure for no reason whatsoever. Another perverted practice in the dog show world.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

​@@MARTINA-gc3tqit's been done for centuries, before dog shows existed, & just kept it that way. Breed clubs submitted standards, .. Do u know why Germ Shep are 3point stacked?? Bc owners, of sheep herding breed noticed that's how they stood, most comfortably, & it was written into standard,w th 1 rear leg forward.

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

@@Memow-pk1ng All a bunch of Dr. Josef Mengele wannabes IMO.

[@GildaLee27]

Poor Elton. He does not conform to breed standard and can barely breathe. Crufts should be on the dogs' side, and advocate for healthy dogs. Unfortunately, like the breeders, they care about the money more than the dogs.

[@potatochubble5685]

elton has a boas score of 0, which means he can in fact breathe. But it's funny you mention elton, as the papilion is also bracycephalic and was here too but not worthy of a mention?

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

@@potatochubble5685Papillons are absolutely NOT considered a brachiocephalic breed at all. You seem deeply confused.

[@GildaLee27]

@@potatochubble5685 With no discernible nostrils, the dog Elton's score on your scale is meaningless because your system is meant to profit breeders, to trick people into thinking it's scientific or something so they will feel less awful about dogs that breeders breed to suffer, dogs who can never fully breathe, who live their entire shortened lifespan with respiratory ailments. But selling them is so profitable! Count your money again, Breeder. That is what is important to you.

[@potatochubble5685]

brachycephalic breeds are defined by a muzzle shorter than the width of their skull, so yes a papilion is also brachycephalic.@@RealFarknMcCoy

[@potatochubble5685]

somehow i have a feeling you wouldn't make these comments to actual backyard breeders, or other bigger brachycephalic breeds like bully breeds or almost any mastiff. But no, elton can breathe. Is he the best example of his breed? arguably he is incredibly mid, everything in his body structure is good except for his nares [nostrils] which could be improved on. However nares are only 1 part of the nose, and if his internal structure is good, which it is. He more than deserves to be in this ring with the other dogs there, it doesn't matter if he is the publics favourite or not. But for some education, producing a healthy ethically bred litter is not a profitable thing. Nor is testing, titling or doing anything in show with your dogs. So frankly, outside of maybe getting elton some more ribbons this won't make him or his breeder any more popular. Nor will it embolden the hundreds of backyard breeders who breed french bulldogs as they aren't breeding dogs like elton, who had care put into his entire existance. @@GildaLee27

[@davidfoster2006]

A breed originally from California in the USA .

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Yes Australian settlers bred them forwarding sheep. & we also have Miniature American Shep, complete dif breed.

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Yes meant that settlers from Australia bred them in th western US, Calif , from British herding dogs, & border Collis, & collies were used, back in 19th century . ​@@gapowers22

[@monicaswavel6074]

Definitely don't like the darkness. We want to see the dogs.

[@miradonfbd]

We WILL NOT breed French Bulldogs to have “longer forefaces”! The commentator should never have said that.

[@paulworgan6599]

Health must be paramount

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

Then you are a selfish and evil person.

[@WhirlyPearly]

@@paulworgan6599there are more breeds than Frenchies and pugs that are Brachios. It should have happened sooner but when an owner looks after the pet they live a long and happy life.

[@wolf8764]

Yes I found that odd. He sounded a bit unsure of himself, I think he realised halfway that maybe that wasn't the best thing to say about the breed

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

Why would you want to continue to breed dogs that are in pain and unable to breathe?

[@sandradavies7804]

How annoying, I have no idea what that last dog was because two people were talking over the introduction! What awful editing!

[@endor8witch]

i thought jack russels are supposed to have sleek short hair. i remember growing up every jack russell i saw were short haired. and the parsons russell terrier had wiry hair

[@SUNSHINE-cb5lz]

Meaningless show. All of them have each singular different beauties. There is nothing bad, ennoble, ugly dogs in this world. Only we have bad and good owners. So we have to do judgment show who is bad or good owner.

[@trainandtrailDOGS]

An einen Hund gehört eine Rute, mit der er kommunizieren kann! Das ist doch nicht schön.

[@CyC-si2zn]

Natural bobtail

[@trainandtrailDOGS]

@@CyC-si2zn Das ist ein Resultat der Zucht und sollte verboten werden. Die Rute ist ein Kommunikationsmittel.

[@paulworgan6599]

??????

[@Memow-pk1ng]

​@paulworits German ,verboten. is forbidden, idk what complaining to ??gan6599

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Has docked tail ?? No Aussies can be born natural bobtails, as old Eng Sheepdogs, corgis

[@sweetpeas8206]

So many dogs in shelters, on the streets, abused, and other dire situations. Yet these pompous people ignore the plight of dogs everywhere and spend eye watering amounts of money on a favorite breed. Their narcissism is astounding.

[@naomi5893]

Grow up! They also show lots of rescue dogs in the agility side. You obviously don't watch it. Very ignorant comment.

[@waynemuir5033]

Get a life moron.

[@CyC-si2zn]

None of this dog will end in a shelter. If you prefer mutts, poorly breeds with unpredictable temperament is your problem, other people prefer a healthy and stable temperament dog

[@potatochubble5685]

okay so here's my question for you, Do you know why we have purebred dogs? and if so, then why do you think dogs should have to suffer through trauma or be poorly bred to be deserving of being a pet? Shouldn't the goal to have every dog healthy and in a home, to ensure future dogs do not have to go into the shelters after they're born? Every dog deserves to have the ammount of love these dogs have into them from their conception, every dog deserves to be ethically bred.

[@pehe77]

​@@CyC-si2znwhat a disappointing, ignorant and horrible comment.

[@cindyj5522]

Are there not rules that all the dogs shown at Crufts must be bred, born and living in the UK? So anyone worldwide can enter? I thought it was a UK show for UK dogs, not an international contest. Who knew?

[@gailknightbridge5307]

What have they done to that Jack Russell? That's not how they should be presented in a show.

[@booker0110]

Too much talking over female commentator. Let us listen to the announcer for the result not you repeating yourself ad infinitum

[@EdwinSemidey]

I HATE that it has become so Political as in who you know.

[@maxifenix9979]

Bullshit

[@sobachka0907]

Viking born in Russia ! Amazing dog !

[@JenniferSpearman-u2n]

French bulldog - Utility? Somebody please explain to me what use this poor deformed creature is? Look at pictures of French bulldogs 100 years ago and wonder why people do this to a dog.

[@montanamountaingarden476]

Dogs in the utility group are there bc they don't fit into another group, either bc they don't have a specific purpose and can do anything, or bc they became redundant when the purpose they were originally used for was phased out