For the pups taking part in the world’s biggest dog show there is one prize that’s the Holy Grail of the canine world – Crufts Best in Show.
Introduced in 1928, the first winner was a Greyhound called Primley Sceptre, owned by Herbert Whitley who found further fame after founding Devon’s Paignton Zoo.
Since then the English Cocker Spaniel is the breed with most success in the competition, winning seven rosettes, followed by the Irish Setter, Standard Poodle and Welsh Terrier, with four wins apiece.
Here are the 15 perfect pooches who have been awarded the sought-after trophy in the last 16 years (the show was cancelled in 2021 due to the global pandemic).

9. 2016: Burneze Geordie Girl
A West Highland White Terrier called Burneze Geordie Girl won the covetted rosette in 2016. She's pictured with the trophy and proud owner Marie Burns. | Getty Images

10. 2015: Knopa
Another terrier won in 2015 - this time a Scottish Terrier named Knopa. Handler Rebecca Cross is pictured with the perfect pooch. | Getty Images

11. 2014: Ricky
Owner Jason Lynn with Ricky the Standard Poodle - the Crufts Best in Show champion 2014. | Getty Images

12. 2013: Jilly
Gavin Robertson with Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, as they celebrate winning the Best in Show category of Crufts 2013. | Getty Images

