Ten finalists chosen for Crufts Junior Warrant final

The Kennel Club Junior Warrant Winner of the Year competition semi-finals returned this weekend, the first time since 2019, at London’s biggest dog event, Discover Dogs at ExCeL London. 44 top young dogs competed for just ten places in the final, which will be held at Crufts 2023.

The Kennel Club Junior Warrant Winner of the Year semi-finals were judged by Simon Parsons and Mark James.

The ten finalists competing at Crufts 2023 will be:
  • Border Terrier, Awbrooksky Never Back Down JW, owned and bred by Mr R W J & Miss L A M Goddard.
  • Briard, Fostebrie Just Unique JW, owned and bred by Mrs C Foster.
  • Chihuahua (Smooth Coat), Bondor Given Arfa Chance For Akashic JW, owned by Ms S Lyons. Bred by Messrs A S Smith & E Wisniewski.
  • French Bulldog, Olijah Total Knockout JW, owned and bred by Miss O Timms & Mr J Henderson.
  • Gordon Setter, Glenmaurangi Mandalorian JW, owned by Mrs A Phillips, Mrs E Miles & Ms T Watkins. Bred by Mrs A Phillips.
  • Poodle (Standard), Montravia Enchanted Code by Ryneco JW, owned by Miss C Gleave. Bred by Ms M Rodgers.
  • Siberian Husky, Pelenrise Don’t Let Me Go JW, owned and bred by Mesdames P Taylor & H Taylor-Morris.
  • Spaniel (Welsh Springer), Nyliram Telling Tales JW, owned by Mr T Graham. Bred by Mr T & Mrs A J Graham.
  • Tibetan Spaniel, Malia Pumpkin Pie By Susu JW, owned by Miss C Cooper. Bred by Mrs L Short.
  • Tibetan Terrier, Sanchara Shine a Light JW, owned and bred by Mr A M Bridges, Miss C A Rose-Dawson & Ms S A Rose.
The Junior Warrant is an award for pedigree dogs from the ages of six to 18 months which have won a series of first prizes at both open and championship shows. Achieving a Junior Warrant is one of the highest levels of success for young pedigree dogs.

The Kennel Club Junior Warrant Winner of the Year competition is held annually and is for dogs which have gained the title of Junior Warrant during the previous year. The final will be just one of the many activities taking place at Crufts from 9 - 12 March 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham.
To find out more about the Kennel Club Junior Warrant Winner of the Year competition, please visit the Crufts website.