Agility Stars crowned winners at Crufts

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The Royal Kennel Club Singles Agility winners have been crowned at this year’s Crufts, which happened on Friday 6 March, in the small, medium, intermediate and large dog finals, sponsored by Antinol.

 

In front of the crowds at the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts, the four competitors won after competing in their height category against four large, intermediate and medium and five small dogs in the agility final. 

 

Singles Agility Small 

 

Martin Reid from Leamington Spa and his Shetland Sheepdog, Selfie (AG CH Get It With Eager To Work) won the Royal Kennel Club Singles Agility Small final. 

 

Singles Agility Medium 

 

Ashleigh Butler from Lechlade and her Crossbreed, Nacho (Glendream Another Monster Of Ashpen), won the Royal Kennel Club Singles Agility Medium final. 

 

Singles Agility Intermediate

 

Dalton Meredith and his Border Collie, Eclipse from Ringwood (AG CH Fandabidozi Eclipse Of Dust), won the Royal Kennel Club Singles Agility Intermediate final.

 

Singles Agility Large

 

Jo Gleed from Coventry and her Border Collie, Stealie (Ag. Ch. Devongem Ready To Steal), claimed victory in the Royal Kennel Club Singles Agility Large Final on 6 March.

 

To compete at Crufts, the winners had either qualified by gaining points at heats held at the Royal Kennel Club licensed shows throughout the country or through gaining a first place in the special international final at the Royal Kennel Club International Agility Festival, in August 2025.

 

Jannine Edgar, Chief Executive of the Royal Kennel Club said: “Congratulations to all the winners of the Singles Agility finals. Every dog and handler delivered an exceptional performance, demonstrating the hard work and commitment they have invested throughout the year. The Royal Kennel Club’s Singles Agility finals are highly prestigious, and qualifying for Crufts is a significant achievement. All participants should feel incredibly proud.”

 

Emma Leeke, UK Commercial Manager at Antinol said: “Huge congratulations to all the owners and their dogs on their fantastic achievement in The Royal Kennel Club’s Singles Agility Finals.

Antinol is proud to support the agility community at Crufts, and we are passionate about helping canine athletes stay active, agile and competition-ready with our targeted joint and mobility support - so they can perform at their very best in the arena.”

Crufts took place from 5-8 March 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information and results from the show, visit crufts.org.uk.