Crufts 2026 results: Working and Pastoral group winners confirmed in Birmingham
The world’s most famous dog show has returned to Birmingham, with the first finalists confirmed
Crufts 2026 is underway with Working and Pastoral Group winners now confirmed at the NEC in Birmingham.
The world-famous dog show got underway on Thursday morning with thousands of dog owners hoping their pooch will be crowned the 'Best in Show' on Sunday (March 8).
Pastoral group winner
Seven-year-old Welsh Corgi Hazel takes Pastoral Best in Group. Owners/handlers: Chris and Nikki Blance (Essex)
- 2nd – Shetland SheepdogJ: Sack Alice – owner D. Pearson
- 3rd – Old English Sheepdog: Dream Big with Bottom Shakerowner Koroknai
- 4th – Polish Lowland Sheepdog: Mybeards Sweep – owner L. Mottram
Working group winner
Gabriele Staduzza from Italy, with Viking, a Tibetan Mastiff, was the Best of Breed winner for the Working group on Monday.
- 2nd – Rottweiler: Fantasa Strike While It’s Hot – owner Miss M. Dunhill-Hall
- 3rd – Dobermann: Korifey Vanquish – owners Mrs A. L. Jones & Ms I. Ushakova
- 4th – Great Dane: Diva Princess – owner Mr Mick Stanton
Today ( Friday 6 March 2026 ) at Crufts, the two breed groups being judged are: Hound Group - Includes breeds like Beagle, Dachshund, Afghan Hound, Whippet, etc, and also Terrier Group - Includes breeds like Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Border Terrier, Airedale Terrier, etc.
These two groups will have their Best in Group winners selected tonight, and those winners will go forward to the Best in Show final on Sunday