Telford dog wins Best Of Breed award at Crufts

Kerry Giles and her Italian Spinone, Morris, claimed the prestigious Best of Breed award at the annual competition held in Birmingham.

The 52-year-old said: "It feels a bit of a dream to be honest.

“I’m so proud of him. I love him, he’s my best friend, we do lots together; we’re just inseparable.

“As a show dog he’s wonderful, loves going round the ring, he’s really steady – nothing like he is at home.

“At home he’s a bit crazy, a bit full-on but as a show dog he loves every bit.

"To be here, to qualify is just a dream come true and I definitely feel like I’m in a dream, I really do.”

It was five-year-old Morris's first time on the green carpet, though his grandmother had competed twice.

About 27,000 dogs visited the NEC over the four-day event run by the Kennel Club.