Junior warrant competition

This annual competition began in 1998, and is specifically for Junior Warrant winners to compete against each other for the coveted title of 'The Kennel Club Junior Warrant Winner of the Year' award. Each year, there is a series of qualifying heats at Open Shows held by General Canine Societies around the country, during June, July and August.

The ten finalists competing at Crufts 2025 will be:

• Australian Shepherd, Ch Norcis Slippery Jack JW, owned and bred by Miss S A Bothwell.
• Bearded Collie, Wre Write The Stars From Noonie Bears With Bridus JW (Imp Bel), owned by Mrs S Bird and Miss E Bird and bred by Ms I Floryn.
• Boxer, Romanico Bacctu Clarricks JW, owned by Miss C Y Lock and bred by Mrs R Kuech.
• Irish Wolfhound, Killoughery Mission Two For Inkleyboys JW, owned by Miss K Webb and Mrs C Sheppard and bred by Ms K Gregory.
• Miniature Schnauzer, Ch Violis Stormy Skies JW, owned and bred by Miss L V Parker and Mr J McDonald.
• Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund, Siouxline Mary Rose JW, owned and bred by Mrs S M Ergis.
• Newfoundland, Sandbears Fourty Four JW, owned and bred by Ms S Blake.
• Poodle (Miniature), Ch Joleena’s In Excelsis With Navarre JW, owned by Mrs E Holmes-Leak and bred by Miss N Priestley.
• Shetland Sheepdog, Lavika Sunset Rose JW, owned and bred by Miss K Robinson.
• Tibetan Terrier, Ch Araki Wowie Zowie JW, owned by Mrs J Price and Mrs T Leese and bred by Mr K Maguire.