Fredy, a Lakeland Terrier from Malta and his handler Ivan Calleja, won the Terrier 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.
Fredy (It Ch Under Pressure Foxhouse (Imp Mlt), who became a UK Champion today, is aged four and owned by Johann Schembri, William Browne-Cole and Cara Davani. He will return to 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.
18,600 dogs are competing at Crufts for a chance 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 Ivan Calleja 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 Fredy showing a fantastic bond 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.