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Italy's Whippet Crowned Best in Show at Crufts 2025
22 Feb
Summary
- A four-year-old whippet from Italy won Best in Show in 2025.
- Over 18,600 dogs competed across various categories.
- Crufts 2025 expanded its exhibition space at Birmingham's NEC.
The world-renowned Crufts dog show returned to Birmingham's NEC in March 2025, attracting over 18,600 dogs from across the globe.
In a historic first, a four-year-old whippet named Miuccia, hailing from Venice, Italy, claimed the coveted Best in Show title. Her handler, Giovanni Liguori, described the victory as a dream come true.
The show featured a wide array of competitions, including agility, freestyle heelwork to music, and flyball, alongside the traditional breed judging. New this year was a dog grooming championship.
Organizers expanded the NEC venue into Hall 8 to showcase an increased number of contests and exhibitors. The event attracted 150,000 visitors and significant TV and radio audiences.
