ENGLAND, United Kingdom (Reuters) — An American Cocker Spaniel named Miami won the top prize at Britain’s Crufts dog show in Birmingham on Sunday (March 12).
The black, white and brown gundog, whose full name is Afterglow Miami Ink, was crowned “Best in Show” after four days of competing with nearly 22,000 other dogs from 56 countries.
“Well, honestly, I’m shocked. I’m not surprised because he’s a fantastic dog, but because he’s hardly been shown. He’s very young and he’s only been to a few shows ever. So, when we entered here we never imagined in a million years we would be sat here right now talking to you. It’s just a dream come true,” handler Jason Lynn said after Miami won the finale of the 126-year old show, which is billed as the world’s largest.
Frankie, a miniature poodle, came second and was named “Reserve Best in Show” after a seven-dog final at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England.
