Four-year-old clumber spaniel called Bruin wins best in show at Crufts

Owner Lee Cox describes the winner as ‘dog of a lifetime’ as he claims the crown at prestigious dog contest Bruin, a clumber spaniel, has won the best in show prize at Crufts, which took place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. His owner, Lee Cox, described the four-year-old Bruin as “a dog of a lifetime” as he won the competition and was met with roaring cheers from the audience. “It’s just amazing,” Cox said. “I can’t believe it. It’s just wonderful for this breed. For the first time in my life, I’m speechless. “He’s a dog of a lifetime … he’s just wonderful. He’s a bit of a diva, a bit like me, he likes to have his own way. He’s very chilled but would never, ever let me down.” The dog contest, which has been taking place at Birmingham’s NEC since Thursday, concluded on Sunday evening after crowning the best pooch of 2026. This year more than 18,600 dogs took part in the contest, which attracts participants from around the UK and the world. This year’s event broke records for international entries, with 4,299 dogs travelling from overseas. The winner of the best in show category is awarded by expert judges and decided between the winning dogs of the group cate