Hall of Fame
The competition first took place in 1928, when Greyhound Primley Sceptre became the very first dog to take home the title.
Since then, 46 different breeds have won Best in Show. There have been some familiar faces along the way, with certain breeds enjoying more success than others. The competition was paused during the Second World War, returning in 1948, and has been a highlight of Crufts ever since.
Take a look back at the Best in Show winners from 1928 to the present day.
Best in Show winners by year
Browse the full list of Crufts Best in Show winners, including their names, breeds and owners.
Crufts Best in Show winners 2001–2026
| Year | Dog's name | Breed | Owner / Handler |
| 2001 | Jethard Cidevan | Basenji | Mr Paul Singleton |
| 2002 | Topscore Contradiction | Standard Poodle | Mr S and Mrs K Glenna |
| 2003 | Yakee A Dangerous Liaison | Pekingese | Mr Easdon and Mr Martin |
| 2004 | Cobyco Call the Tune | Whippet | Mrs L Yacoby-Wright |
| 2005 | Cracknor Cause Celebre | Norfolk Terrier | Elizabeth Matell, Pam Beale and Stephanie Ingram |
| 2006 | Caitland Isle Take a Chance | Australian Shepherd | Nancy Resetar |
| 2007 | Araki Fabulous Willy | Tibetan Terrier | Mr John Shaw and Mr Neil Smith |
| 2008 | Jafrak Philippe Olivier | Giant Schnauzer | Mr and Mrs Cullen |
| 2009 | Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice | Sealyham Terrier | Marjorie Good |
| 2010 | Hungargunn Bear It'n Mind | Hungarian Vizsla | Mrs N and Mrs K Craggs and Armstrong |
| 2011 | Vbos The Kentuckian | Flat-Coated Retriever | Jim Irvine |
| 2012 | Zentarr Elizabeth | Lhasa Apso | Margaret Anderson |
| 2013 | Soletrader Peek A Boo | Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen | Sara Robertson and Wendy Doherty |
| 2014 | Afterglow Maverick Sabre | Standard Poodle | Jason Lynn, John Stone and Sandra Stone |
| 2015 | McVan's To Russia With Love | Scottish Terrier | M L Khenkina |
| 2016 | Burneze Geordie Girl | West Highland White Terrier | Marie Burns |
| 2017 | Afterglow Miami Ink | American Cocker Spaniel | Jason Lynn and R Da Silva |
| 2018 | Collooney Tartan Tease | Whippet | David and Yvette Short |
| 2019 | Planet Waves Forever Young Daydream Believers | Papillon | K Roosens and J Goessens |
| 2020 | Silvae Trademark | Wire-Haired Dachshund | Mr D.C. and Mrs K.D. McAlmont |
| 2022 | Almanza Backseat Driver | Flat-Coated Retriever | Ms R and Mr P Ulin and Oware |
| 2023 | Am Gch Kan Trace Very Cheeky Chic | Lagotto Romagnolo | Mrs S Zdunić Šinković and Mr A Lucin |
| 2024 | Ch Brighttouch Drift The Line Through Dialynne | Australian Shepherd | Melanie Raymond, John Shaw and Kerry Kirtley |
| 2025 | Ch/Int/Multi Ch Una Donna Che Conta | Whippet | Enrico De Gaspari |
| 2026 | Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist | Clumber Spaniel | Mr L A S Cox |
Crufts Best in Show winners 1976–2000
| Year | Dog's name | Breed | Owner / Handler |
| 1976 | Dianthus Buttons | West Highland White Terrier | Mrs Kath Newstead and Mrs Dorothy Taylor |
| 1977 | Bournehouse Dancing Master | English Setter | Mr Gordon F Williams |
| 1978 | Harrowhill Huntsman | Wire Fox Terrier | Miss Evelyn Howles |
| 1979 | Callaghan of Leander | Kerry Blue Terrier | Wendy Streatfield |
| 1980 | Shargleam Blackcap | Flat-Coated Retriever | Pat Chapman |
| 1981 | Astley Portia of Rua | Irish Setter | Colette and Mary Tuite |
| 1982 | Grayco Hazelnut | Toy Poodle | Mrs Lesley A Howard |
| 1983 | Montravia Kaskarak Hitari | Afghan Hound | Pauline Gibbs |
| 1984 | Saxonsprings Hackensack | Lhasa Apso | Jean Blyth |
| 1985 | Montravia Tommy-Gun | Standard Poodle | Mrs Marita Gibbs |
| 1986 | Ginger Xmas Carol | Airedale Terrier | Miss Alessendra Sommi-Livraghi |
| 1987 | Viscount Grant | Afghan Hound | Mr Chris and Mrs Julie Amoo |
| 1988 | Starlite Express at Valsett | English Setter | Mr Joe W and Mrs Val Watkin |
| 1989 | Potterdale Classic of Moonhill | Bearded Collie | Brenda White |
| 1990 | Olac Moon Pilot | West Highland White Terrier | Mr Derek Tattersall |
| 1991 | Raycrofts Socialite | Clumber Spaniel | Mr Ralph Dunne |
| 1992 | Pencloe Dutch Gold | Whippet | Morag Bolton-Lockhart |
| 1993 | Danaway Debonair | Irish Setter | Jackie Lorrimer |
| 1994 | Purston Hit and Miss From Brocolitia | Welsh Terrier | Mrs A. Maughan |
| 1995 | Starchelle Chicago Bear | Irish Setter | Mrs Rachel Shaw-Rainey and Mr Tony Rainey |
| 1996 | Canigou Cambrai | English Cocker Spaniel | Tricia Bentley |
| 1997 | Ozmilion Mystification | Yorkshire Terrier | Osman Sameja |
| 1998 | Saredon Forever Young | Welsh Terrier | Judith Averis |
| 1999 | Caspians Intrepid | Irish Setter | Jackie Lorimer |
| 2000 | Torums Scarf Michael | Kerry Blue Terrier | Mr Ron Ramsay |
Crufts Best in Show winners 1951–1975
| Year | Dog's name | Breed | Owner / Handler |
| 1952 | Noways Chuckles | Bulldog | Mr John T Bernard |
| 1953 | Elch Elder of Ouborough | Great Dane | Mr Bill G Siggers |
| 1955 | Tzigane Aggri of Nashend | Poodle (Standard) | Mrs April Proctor |
| 1956 | Treetops Golden Falcon | Greyhound | Mr Judy de Cassembroot and Miss Bobbie Greenish |
| 1957 | Volkrijk of Vorden | Keeshond | Mrs Rene Tucker |
| 1958 | Chiming Bells | Pointer | Mrs Bill Parkinson |
| 1959 | Sandstorm Saracen | Welsh Terrier | Mrs D M Leach and Mrs Margaret Thomas |
| 1960 | Sulhamstead Merman | Irish Wolfhound | Florence Nagle and Marion Clark |
| 1961 | Riverina Tweedsbairn | Airedale Terrier | Mr Pat McCaughey and Mr Mac Shutch |
| 1962 | Crackwyn Cockspur | Wire Fox Terrier | Mr Harry L Gill |
| 1963 | Rogerholm Recruit | Lakeland Terrier | Mr Bill Rogers |
| 1964 | Silbury Soames of Madavale | English Setter | Mrs Ada Williams |
| 1965 | Fenton of Kentwood | German Shepherd | Sonnica H Godden |
| 1966 | Oakington Puckshill Amber Sunblush | Poodle (Toy) | Mrs Clare E Perry |
| 1967 | Stingray of Derryabah | Lakeland Terrier | Mr Wilf and Mrs Betty Postlewaite |
| 1968 | Fanhill Faune | Dalmatian | Mrs Jean Woodyatt |
| 1969 | Hendrawen's Nibelung of Charavigne | German Shepherd Dog | Mr Edwin and Mrs Shirley White |
| 1970 | Bergerie Knur | Pyrenean Mountain Dog | Mr Fred and Mrs Constance Prince |
| 1971 | Ramacon Swashbuckler | German Shepherd Dog | Prince Ahmed Husain |
| 1972 | Abraxas Audacity | Bull Terrier | Violet Drummond-Dick |
| 1973 | Alansmere Aquarius | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Mr Alan Hall and Mr John Evans |
| 1974 | Burtonswood Bossy Boots | St. Bernard | Marjorie Hindes |
| 1975 | Brookewire Brandy of Layven | Wire Fox Terrier | Mr Giuseppe Benelli and Mr Paolo Dondini |
Crufts Best in Show winners 1928–1950
| Year | Dog's name | Breed | Owner / Handler |
| 1928 | Primley Sceptre | Greyhound | Mr Herbert Whitley |
| 1929 | Heather Necessity | Scottish Terrier | Mr Robert Chapman |
| 1930 | Luckystar of Ware | Cocker Spaniel | Mr H S Lloyd |
| 1931 | Luckystar of Ware | Cocker Spaniel | Mr H S Lloyd |
| 1932 | Bramshaw Bob | Labrador Retriever | Countess Lorna Howe |
| 1933 | Bramshaw Bob | Labrador Retriever | Countess Lorna Howe |
| 1934 | Southball Moonstone | Greyhound | B Harland-Worden |
| 1935 | Pennine Prima Donna | Pointer | Mr Arthur Eggleston |
| 1936 | Choonam Hung Kwong | Chow Chow | Mrs V A M Mannooc |
| 1937 | Cheverell's Ben of Banchory | Labrador Retriever | Countess Lorna Howe |
| 1938 | Exquisite Model of Ware | Cocker Spaniel | Mr H. S. Lloyd |
| 1939 | Exquisite Model of Ware | Cocker Spaniel | Mr H. S. Lloyd |
| 1948 | Tracey Witch of Ware | Cocker Spaniel | Mr H S Lloyd |
| 1950 | Tracey Witch of Ware | Cocker Spaniel | Mr H S Lloyd |
Which breeds have won Crufts Best in Show the most?
Some breeds have had more than their fair share of Best in Show success. The English Cocker Spaniel holds the record, having won the title seven times.
Irish Setters, Standard Poodles, Welsh Terriers and Whippets have each won four times, while seven other breeds have taken the title three times.
Here's how the breeds compare:
| Number of wins | Breed/s |
| 7 wins | English Cocker Spaniel |
| 4 wins | Irish Setter, Standard Poodle, Welsh Terrier, Whippet |
| 3 wins | English Setter, Flat Coated Retriever, German Shepherd, Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, West Highland White Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier |
| 2 wins | Afghan Hound, Airedale Terrier, Australian Shepherd, Clumber Spaniel, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Pointer, Scottish Terrier, Toy Poodle |
| 1 win | American Cocker Spaniel, Basenji, Bearded Collie, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chow Chow, Dalmatian, Giant Schnauzer, Great Dane, Hungarian Vizsla, Irish Wolfhound, Keeshond, Lagotto Romagnolo, Norfolk Terrier, Papillon, Pekingese, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Sealyham Terrier, St. Bernard, Tibetan Terrier, Wire-haired Dachshund, Yorkshire Terrier |
