The Kennel Club has revealed the finalists shortlisted for its prestigious Hero Dog Award and the public can now vote below for who they want to see crowned as the UK’s most heroic dog at Crufts on Sunday 9 March.
Find out more about our 2025 finalists in their specially-made videos and vote for your Hero Dog 2025:
Best Friends – Louis & Nick
Child’s Champion – Rosa & Rozalyn
Extraordinary Life of a Working Dog – Baloo & Mandy
Hero Support Dog – Sharwood & Sue
Rescue Dog Hero – Tilly & Emily
You can read more about each of the finalists and the award here.
The public vote is open from 18 February until 4pm on Sunday 9 March 2025.
The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award overall winner will be announced in the bp pulse LIVE Arena at the Birmingham NEC, and on Channel 4, on the final day of Crufts (Sunday 9 March). The winner and all finalists will receive donations from The Kennel Club Charitable Trust for their nominated canine charity, to help to make a difference for dogs.
