The first Best in Show competition was in 1928, when Greyhound Primley Sceptre was crowned the first Best in Show champion. Since then, there have been 86 Best in Show winners, with 46 different breeds taking home the trophy. Between 1940 and 1947 there was a break from Best in Show, due to World War II. However, it came back and still today, remains the most prestigious award in dog showing.
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Best in Show winners
2001-2024
| Year | Name/Breed; Owner |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Jethard Cidevan/Basenji; Owner - Mr Paul Singleton |
| 2002 | Topscore Contradiction/Poodle (Standard); Owner - Mr S and Mrs K Glenna |
| 2003 | Yakee A Dangerous Liaison/Pekingese; Owner - Mr Easdon and Mr Martin |
| 2004 | Cobyco Call the Tune/Whippet; Owner - Mrs L Yacoby-Wright |
| 2005 | Cracknor Cause Celebre/Norfolk Terrier; Owners - Elizabeth Matell, Pam Beale and Stephanie Ingram |
| 2006 | Caitland Isle Take a Chance/Australian Shepherd; Owner - Nancy Resetar |
| 2007 | Araki Fabulous Willy/Tibetan Terrier; Owners - Mr John Shaw and Mr Neil Smith |
| 2008 | Jafrak Philippe Olivier/Giant Schnauzer; Owners - Mr and Mrs Cullen |
| 2009 | Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice/Sealyham Terrier; Owner - Marjorie Good |
| 2010 | Hungargunn Bear It'n Mind/Hungarian Vizsla; Owners - Mrs N and Mrs K Craggs and Armstrong |
| 2011 | Vbos The Kentuckian/Retriever (Flat Coated); Owner - Jim Irvine |
| 2012 | Zentarr Elizabeth/Lhasa Apso; Owner - Margaret Anderson |
| 2013 | Soletrader Peek A Boo/Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen; Owners - Sara Robertson and Wendy Doherty |
| 2014 | Afterglow Maverick Sabre/Poodle (Standard); Owners - Jason Lynn, John Stone and Sandra Stone |
| 2015 | McVan's To Russia With Love/Scottish Terrier; Owner - M L Khenkina |
| 2016 | Burneze Geordie Girl/West Highland White Terrier; Owner - Marie Burns |
| 2017 | Afterglow Miami Ink/American Cocker Spaniel; Owners - Jason Lynn and R Da Silva |
| 2018 | Collooney Tartan Tease/Whippet; Owners - David and Yvette Short |
| 2019 | Planet Waves Forever Young Daydream Believers/Papillon; Owners - K Roosens & J Goessens |
| 2020 | Silvae Trademark/Dachshund (Wire-haired); Owner – Mr D.C, and Mrs K.D. McAlmont |
| 2022 | Almanza Backseat Driver/Flat Coated Retriever; Owners - Ms R & Mr P Ulin & Oware |
| 2023 | Am Gch Kan Trace Very Cheeky Chic/Lagotto Romagnolo - Owners Mrs S Zdunić Šinković and Mr A Lucin |
| 2024 | Ch Brighttouch Drift The Line Through Dialynne/Australian Shepherd - Owners Melanie Raymond, John Shaw and Kerry Kirtley |
1976-2000
| Year | Name/Breed; Owner |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Bournehouse Dancing Master/English Setter; Owner - Mr Gordon F Williams |
| 1978 | Harrowhill Huntsman/Wire Fox Terrier; Owner - Miss Evelyn Howles |
| 1979 | Callaghan of Leander/Kerry Blue Terrier; Owner - Wendy Streatfield |
| 1980 | Shargleam Blackcap/Retriever (Flat Coated); Owner - Pat Chapman |
| 1981 | Astley Portia of Rua/Irish Setter; Owner - Colette and Mary Tuite |
| 1982 | Grayco Hazelnut/Poodle (Toy); Owner - Mrs Lesley A Howard |
| 1983 | Montravia Kaskarak Hitari/Afghan Hound; Owner - Pauline Gibbs |
| 1984 | Saxonsprings Hackensack/Lhasa Apso; Owner - Jean Blyth |
| 1985 | Montravia Tommy-Gun/Poodle (Standard); Owner - Mrs Marita Gibbs |
| 1986 | Ginger Xmas Carol/Airedale Terrier; Owner - Miss Alessendra Sommi-Livraghi |
| 1987 | Viscount Grant/Afghan Hound; Owner - Mr Chris and Mrs Julie Amoo |
| 1988 | Starlite Express at Valsett/English Setter; Owner - Mr Joe W and Mrs Val Watkin |
| 1989 | Potterdale Classic of Moonhill/Bearded Collie; Owner - Brenda White |
| 1990 | Olac Moon Pilot/West Highland White Terrier; Owner - Mr Derek Tattersall |
| 1991 | Raycrofts Socialite/Clumber Spaniel; Owner - Mr Ralph Dunne |
| 1992 | Pencloe Dutch Gold/Whippet; Owner - Morag Bolton-Lockhart |
| 1993 | Danaway Debonair/Irish Setter; Owner - Jackie Lorrimer |
| 1994 | Purston Hit and Miss From Brocolitia/Welsh Terrier; Owner - Mrs A. Maughan |
| 1995 | Starchelle Chicago Bear/Irish Setter; Owners - Mrs Rachel Shaw-Rainey and Mr Tony Rainey |
| 1996 | Canigou Cambrai/English Cocker Spaniel; Owner - Tricia Bentley |
| 1997 | Ozmilion Mystification/Yorkshire Terrier; Owner - Osman Sameja |
| 1998 | Saredon Forever Young/Welsh Terrier; Owner - Judith Averis |
| 1999 | Caspians Intrepid/Irish Setter; Owner - Jackie Lorimer |
| 2000 | Torums Scarf Michael/Kerry Blue Terrier; Owner - Mr Ron Ramsay |
1951-1975
| Year | Name/Breed; Owner |
|---|---|
| 1952 | Noways Chuckles/Bulldog; Owner - Mr John T Bernard |
| 1953 | Elch Elder of Ouborough/Great Dane; Owner - Mr Bill G Siggers |
| 1955 | Tzigane Aggri of Nashend/Poodle (Standard); Owner - Mrs April Proctor |
| 1956 | Treetops Golden Falcon/Greyhound; Owners - Mr Judy de Cassembroot and Miss Bobbie Greenish |
| 1957 | Volkrijk of Vorden/Keeshond; Owner - Mrs Rene Tucker |
| 1958 | Chiming Bells/Pointer; Owner - Mrs Bill Parkinson |
| 1959 | Sandstorm Saracen/Welsh Terrier; Owners - Mrs D M Leach and Mrs Margaret Thomas |
| 1960 | Sulhamstead Merman/Irish Wolfhound; Owners - Florence Nagle and Marion Clark |
| 1961 | Riverina Tweedsbairn/Airedale Terrier; Owners - Mr Pat McCaughey and Mr Mac Shutch |
| 1962 | Crackwyn Cockspur/Wire Fox Terrier; Owner - Mr Harry L Gill |
| 1963 | Rogerholm Recruit/Lakeland Terrier; Owner - Mr Bill Rogers |
| 1964 | Silbury Soames of Madavale/English Setter; Owner - Mrs Ada Williams |
| 1965 | Fenton of Kentwood/German Shepherd; Owner - Sonnica H Godden |
| 1966 | Oakington Puckshill Amber Sunblush/Poodle (Toy); Owner - Mrs Clare E Perry |
| 1967 | Stingray of Derryabah/Lakeland Terrier; Owner - Mr Wilf and Mrs Betty Postlewaite |
| 1968 | Fanhill Faune/Dalmatian; Owner - Mrs. Jean Woodyatt |
| 1969 | Hendrawen's Nibelung of Charavigne/German Shepherd Dog; Owners - Mr Edwin and Mrs Shirley White |
| 1970 | Bergerie Knur/Pyrenean Mountain Dog; Owners - Mr Fred and Mrs Constance Prince |
| 1971 | Ramacon Swashbuckler/German Shepherd Dog; Owner - Prince Ahmed Husain |
| 1972 | Abraxas Audacity/ Bull Terrier; Owner - Violet Drummond-Dick |
| 1973 | Alansmere Aquarius/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; Owner - Mr Alan Hall and Mr John Evans |
| 1974 | Burtonswood Bossy Boots/St. Bernard; Owner - Marjorie Hindes |
| 1975 | Brookewire Brandy of Layven/Wire Fox Terrier; Owners - Mr Giuseppe Benelli and Mr Paolo Dondini |
1928-1950
| Year | Name/Breed; Owner |
|---|---|
| 1928 | Primley Sceptre/Greyhound; Owner - Mr Herbert Whitley |
| 1929 | Heather Necessity/Scottish Terrier; Owner - Mr Robert Chapman |
| 1930 | Luckystar of Ware/ Cocker Spaniel; Owner - Mr H S Lloyd |
| 1931 | Luckystar of Ware/Cocker Spaniel; Owner - Mr H S Lloyd |
| 1932 | Bramshaw Bob/Labrador Retriever; Owner - Countess Lorna Howe |
| 1933 | Bramshaw Bob/Labrador Retriever; Owner - Countess Lorna Howe |
| 1934 | Southball Moonstone/Greyhound; Owner - B Harland-Worden |
| 1935 | Pennine Prima Donna/Pointer; Owner - Mr Arthur Eggleston |
| 1936 | Choonam Hung Kwong/Chow Chow; Owner - Mrs V A M Mannooc |
| 1937 | Cheverell's Ben of Banchory/Labrador Retriever; Owner - Countess Lorna Howe |
| 1938 | Exquisite Model of Ware/Cocker Spaniel; Owner - Mr H. S. Lloyd |
| 1939 | Exquisite Model of Ware/ Cocker Spaniel; Owner - Mr H. S. Lloyd |
| 1948 | Tracey Witch of Ware/ Cocker Spaniel; Owner - Mr H S Lloyd |
| 1950 | Tracey Witch of Ware/ Cocker Spaniel; Owner - Mr H S Lloyd |