The Olympics of good boys where fluff meets drama and every tail tells a tale.
97 minSeason 16 • Episode 9
LatestClare Balding and Claudia Winkleman introduce the grand finale of this year's dog show, as the Best in Show winner is declared. Plus, the judging of the Gundog Group, the Hero Dogs of 2026, and the presenting team select the breeds that look most like them.
Clare Balding and Sophie Morgan host coverage of Crufts, featuring live judging and highlights and a look at the serious side of dog breeding and ownership, with an emphasis on health and welfare.
Production
Live coverage chaos where anything can go wrong and often does.
Writing
Clare Balding's devastating commentary roasts dogs with affection.
Practical Effects
Actual dogs. No CGI. The practical effects are living, shedding miracles.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Crufts started in 1891 and remains one of the world's largest dog shows, reflecting Britain's complicated relationship with class, breeding, and 'good stock.'
The 2008 BBC documentary 'Pedigree Dogs Exposed' nearly killed Crufts—its return to Channel 4 marked a careful rebranding around health over pure aesthetics.
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