Day 4 of the world’s most prestigious dog show has kicked off in Birmingham – and there are some very exciting entrants.
And to ratchet the excitement up at notch, this year saw a battle between two rockstars take place.
Viewers yesterday were excited to see Chris Amoo take on Sting, whose wife Trudy has reportedly bred some 85 dogs over recent years.
However, in the battle of the rockers, it was Chris Amoo that was victorious, coming first with his wolfhounds.
Sting was pushed into second place with his wolfhounds, after judging had taken place.
Despite being the most prestigious dog competition in the world, viewers may be surprised to learn that it is not a very lucrative pastime.
Competition at the event – which is held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham – is fierce, with some 18,000 canines taking part.
This enormous number of dogs is battling it out for the the title of Crufts Best in Show.
After four days of competitions and various activities, the overall winner is announced on Sunday evening.
And despite the fierce competition, and number of animals taking part, the winner of the Best in Show award only wins a minimal amount,
In the past, this was jus £100. However, in 2023, this rose to £200, with the prize doubling.
But it is clearly not for the cash that many are competing, rather for the prestige of winning the big title.
According to The Kennel Club, speaking to Birmingham Live: ‘For the vast majority of breeders, it is about the prestige, not the money.’