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Edward the dachshund from Henley-in-Arden wins Best in Breed at Crufts




Edward the ten-month-old smooth-haired dachshund won a coveted Best in Breed rosette at Crufts on Saturday.

He was one of 26 winners in the Herald patch to scoop accolades at the dog show that took place at Birmingham NEC last weekend.

Owner Craig Young, 29, from Henley, said the win was in part down to Edward’s personality. “He’s just very nice, has super temperament and just loves to show, which is really helpful.

“It’s unusual for such a young dog to win best in show so it was really nice to win with a puppy.”

n Craig Young from Henley, with Edward.
n Craig Young from Henley, with Edward.

Edward was in familiar company in his category – with five of his siblings also entered and picking up runner up places. The pups were all bred by Craig who also owns mum and seven other dogs.

Craig has won at Crufts twice previously, with a Japanese Chin, and when not showing his dogs he works with horses at his home, Arden Fields Equestrian farm in Blunts Green.

He also trains birds, including Luna the parrot who has appeared in magazine and video shoots, including for pop star Dua Lipa. Luna made the Herald news pages last month when she escaped for a few days, eventually turning up at St Nicholas CofE Primary School in Alcester.

Helping Edward on his way to show stardom is very much on Craig’s agenda for now.

Craig Young from Henley, with Edward, a Dachshund (Smooth Haired), which was the Best of Breed winner on Saturday, 11th March at Crufts 2023, at the NEC Birmingham. Photo: BeatMedia/The Kennel Club (62989488)
Craig Young from Henley, with Edward, a Dachshund (Smooth Haired), which was the Best of Breed winner on Saturday, 11th March at Crufts 2023, at the NEC Birmingham. Photo: BeatMedia/The Kennel Club (62989488)

“I will be campaigning to make him into a champion,” he told the Herald. “He’ll go to Crufts again next year but before that he’ll be going to around 20 shows up and down the country from Bournemouth to Edinburgh and everywhere in between.”

It’s not all hard work and no play though, Edward will be getting some of his favourite treats along the way: beef tails.



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