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Three North East dogs win Best in Breed title at Crufts 2023

Three North East dog owners are celebrating after their dogs took best in breed titles at Crufts.

The UK's biggest dog show started on Thursday and concludes tonight (Sunday) at the Resorts World Arena at the NEC Birmingham.

Owners will be hoping their dogs will be taking home the overall title of Best in Show, with thousands expected to tune in to watch the event on Channel 4 on Sunday night.

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The Best in Show competition will see seven finalists competing to win the most celebrated title in the world of dogs.

Each represents a group - Gundog, Working, Pastoral, Terrier, Hound, Utility and Toy dogs.

And the North East is well represented with winners in the hound and terrier groups.

First up were Sue Mowbray and Luna, from Morpeth, won the Best of Breed for the Sussex Spaniels on Thursday afternoon.

Sue Mowbray from Morpeth with Luna, a Spaniel (Sussex), which was the Best of Breed winner (BeatMedia/The Kennel Club)

Luna's victory was followed by Liz Cudlip from County Durham who brought Bruce, which took the Best of Breed title for the Basset Hounds on Saturday.

Liz Cudlip from County Durham with Bruce, a Basset Hound, which was the Best of Breed winner (BeatMedia/The Kennel Club)

And John McNally and Daisy, from Consett, won the Best of Breed for the Bedlington terriers on Saturday too. The terriers are named after the Northumberland town where they were first bred.

John McNally from Consett with Daisy, a Bedlington Terrier, which was the Best of Breed winner (BeatMedia/The Kennel Club)

Organised by The Kennel Club, Crufts is billed as the greatest dog event in the world and aims to celebrate every aspect of the role that dogs play in our lives.

Crufts Best In Show Live will air on Channel 4 from 7pm - 9pm on Sunday March 12.

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