Dzhozias Viking, a Tibetan Mastiff from Romania, and his handler, Gabriele Stafuzza, won the Working Group title at Crufts 2026 today, securing one of just seven places in Sunday’s Best in Show final. This marks the second consecutive win for the same Tibetan Mastiff.
The three-year-old Viking (Dzhozias Viking), owned by Valentin Molnar, will return to the bp pulse LIVE arena at the NEC Birmingham on Sunday, along with six other dogs to compete for the coveted Best in Show title at Crufts.
People around Britain and the world will be watching to see which dog is crowned Best in Show on Sunday, as the final is shown live on Channel 4 and available to be streamed on the official Crufts YouTube Channel.
Over 18,000 dogs are competing over four days for one of just seven places in the Crufts final and a chance to win the most celebrated title in the world of dogs.
Jannine Edgar, Chief Executive of the Royal Kennel Club said: “Many congratulations to Viking and Gabriele on securing the Working Group title for the second year running and earning their place in the Crufts 2026 Best in Show final. Crufts celebrates healthy, happy dogs and the special bond they share with their handlers, and that connection was clearly demonstrated today through their excellent performance in the ring.”
Crufts takes place from 5 - 8 March 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information and results from the show, visit crufts.org.uk.