Double Paralympic champion Libby Clegg insists her first guide dog Hatti helped her through her lowest moments and wants to shine a spotlight

A six-year-old boy will be one of the youngest competitors at Crufts this year as he makes his debut at the world’s greatest dog show after just five months of showing.

He might not say much, but for Gogglebox favourites the Malones, Dave the dog is the one in charge.

Manchester had its fair share of doggy delights at this year’s Crufts, with one four-legged friend being named the prettiest of the country’s crossbreeds.

A Northwich recruitment manager made sure it was a double celebration at this year’s Crufts after he and his four-legged friend strolled away with a top prize on the 125th anniversary of the world’s largest dog show.

Just 18 months on from the devastating fire that killed 60 animals, Manchester Dogs’ Home is well on its way to a full recovery, something which they aim to demonstrate when they take to the stage at Crufts next week.

A Swinton dog lover admits making the final in the Kennel Club’s Eukanuba Friends for Life competition at Crufts 2016 would be unbelievable after his special pooch was nominated for a spot in the prestigious contest.

Jagger, an award-winning Irish Setter, died at his Belgium home just hours after he had come second in his class at the world-renowned dog competition.

Dorothy Brooks, a Kennel Club assured breeder, saw Swedish owner, Anette Dyren and Dublin, come second after claiming the prestigious Best of Breed and best Gundog overall at the world-famous dog show in the West Midlands.

Mancunians voice their opinion on Samsung’s new £20,000 Dream Doghouse, unveiled this week at Crufts 2015.

Eton, a three-year-old Labrador cross Golden Retriever, has been nominated for a final spot in the Kennel Club’s Eukanuba Friends for Life competition at Crufts 2015 by the Canine Partners charity who handed the specially trained mutt to Manchester’s Vicky Shackleton in February 2013.