Bebe, a Working Cocker Spaniel, and Michael Green from Southampton, have won The Kennel Club Medium ABC (Anything But Collie) agility competition, after battling it out against seven other finalists at Crufts, the world’s greatest dog show, on Friday 7 March.
The final, which was sponsored by YuMOVE, saw eight medium dogs, other than Border Collies and Working Sheepdogs, competing to win, having all qualified from the semi-finals at The International Horse Show in December 2024.
Proud owner Michael said: “This is amazing. Bebe can often struggle so the fact that she did so well is brilliant.”
Helen Kerfoot, Crufts Show Manager, said: “Congratulations to Michael and Bebe for their outstanding performance in today’s final. They demonstrated incredible confidence in front of the Crufts audience, showcasing their dedication to agility.
“The ABC Agility competition is a brilliant opportunity for owners with a variety of breeds to compete in agility. Well done to everyone who took part and made it to the final.”
Fiona Hope, CEO of YuMOVE, which sponsored the event, said: “Huge congratulations to Michael Green and Bebe on their fantastic victory in The Kennel Club Medium ABC final.
“YuMOVE is a proud agility sponsor of Crufts and we’re delighted to support canine athletes with our range of products, helping them perform at their best in the arena.”
Crufts took place from 6 - 9 March 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information and results from the show, visit Crufts website.