Shake, an Australian Shepherd from France, and his handler Melanie Raymond won the Pastoral Group title at Crufts 2025 today (Sunday 9 March), qualifying them for one of just seven places in the Best in Show final later this evening.
Pet Name (Shepherds of Paradise Tsss Milk Shake Please!), aged two and owned by Perrine Laroche, will return to the bp pulse LIVE arena at the NEC Birmingham this evening, along with six other dogs to compete for the coveted Best in Show title at Crufts.
People around Britain and the world will be watching to see which dog is crowned Best in Show on Sunday, as the final is shown live on Channel 4 and available to be streamed on the official Crufts YouTube Channel
Over 18,000 dogs are competing over four days for one of just seven places in the Crufts final and a chance to win the most celebrated title in the world of dogs.
Proud handler Melanie said: “I have no words, I’m wearing a lucky suit! This is only his second show with us!
”Helen Kerfoot, Crufts Show Manager, said: “Many congratulations to Shake and Melanie on winning the Pastoral Group title today and securing their place in the Best in Show final for Crufts 2025.“
Crufts celebrates happy, healthy dogs and honours the special relationship between dogs and their handlers. This was clear today, as Melanie and Shake demonstrated a wonderful bond in the ring.”
Crufts takes place from 6 - 9 March 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information and results from the show, visit Crufts website.