But should extreme breeds be banned? As the dust settles on Bruin the Clumber Spaniel’s dazzling Crufts win, critics say serious questions still lurk behind the glossy coats of pedigree pooches.The soft white dog has a large frame, a slack jaw, a slobbering tongue and big, floppy ears.
Designer dogs strut their stuff at Crufts
Top dogs: Clumber beat Hazel the corgi, Viking the Tibetan Mastiff and Meghan the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen. Glossary
Clumber spaniel - A British dog breed named after Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire. It is a gundog, specialising in hunting.
Crufts - The show was named for Charles Cruft, its founder who once worked for a dog biscuit factory before deciding he wanted to pivot into dog shows. His first attempt, billed as the First Great Terrier Show, received 600 entries in 1886.
Diva - Someone who acts demanding or expects special treatment.
Temperament - A person or animal’s usual mood or behaviour.
Pastoral - Land used for grazing sheep or cattle or, in the Christian church, appropriate to the giving of spiritual guidance.
Corgi - A small dog breed with short legs and a long body, famously loved by Queen Elizabeth II.
Arthritis - A condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints.
Pedigree - Pure-bred.
Chronic - A condition which recurs over time, or lasts for several years.