• Four-year-old clumber spaniel called Bruin wins best in show at Crufts

    Owner Lee Cox describes the winner as ‘dog of a lifetime’ as he claims the crown at prestigious dog contest Bruin, a clumber spaniel, has won the best in show prize at Crufts, which took place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.Owner Lee Cox described four-year-old Bruin as “a dog of a lifetime” as he won the competition and was met with roaring cheers from the audience. Continue reading...
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