Meghan, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen from Croatia, and her handler, Dr Iva Raic won the Hound Group title at Crufts 2026 today (Friday 6 March), qualifying them for one of just seven places in the Best in Show final on Sunday 8 March.
Meghan (Am/Cro/Fin/Int Ch Black Majesty Some Say), aged four, owned and handled by Dr Raic, 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 as the final is shown live on Channel 4 and available to be streamed on the official Crufts YouTube Channel.
Over 18,600 dogs are competing at Crufts to win the most celebrated title in the world of dogs, Best in Show.
Jannine Edgar, Chief Executive of the Royal Kennel Club, said: “Many congratulations to Meghan and Iva on winning the Terrier Group title and earning a place in the Crufts 2026 Best in Show final. Crufts champions healthy, happy dogs and the remarkable partnerships they share with their handlers. That connection was clearly on display today, with Meghan and Iva showing a fantastic bond in the ring.”
Crufts took place from 5 - 8 March 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information and results from the show, visit crufts.org.uk.