Three agility dogs were crowned winners in their respective categories in the Royal Kennel Club Medium/Intermediate/Large ABC (Anything But Collie) agility competition, after battling it out against other finalists at Crufts, the world’s greatest dog show, on Friday 6 March.
The final saw dogs, anything but Border Collies and Working Sheepdogs, competing to win having all qualified from the semi-finals at The International Horse Show in December 2025.
Sparrow, (Devongem Spider Beside Her Of Chilternlily), a Spaniel (Cocker), and owner Lily Woodford from Oxfordshire won in the Medium category.
Ernie (Pursuing Nimrod In Ernest AW(D)), a Bearded Collie, and owner Laura Brenchley from County Durham won in the Intermediate category.
Zero (Play With Madness Mai Tai), a Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois), and owner Harriet Harding from Gloucestershire won in the Large category.
Jannine Edgar, Chief Executive of the Royal Kennel Club, said: “Congratulations to all the Medium, Intermediate and Large ABC winners for their outstanding performance in today’s final. They all showed remarkable confidence in front of the Crufts audience, highlighting their dedication to agility. The ABC Agility competition provides a fantastic opportunity for a wide range of breeds to shine, and well done to everyone who reached the final and took part.”
Crufts takes place from 5 - 8 March 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information and results from the show, visit crufts.org.uk.