Adverts.ie | With general admission although you wont be able to watch the best in show competition youll be able to shop from five different halls of pet-related goodies, see shows and other competitions in the arena, and meet and greet around 200 breeds of pedigree pups. Ricky and his handler, Jason Lynn, were given the nod by the best-in-show judge Jack Bispham after being assessed for overall health, condition, coat, character, temperament and movement. So today, were asking you: Did you watch the Love Island final? It may have been Rickys night in terms of the number one slot, but the real winner in everyones hearts was a tiny Pomeranian called Colin. We dont know exactly why but it could be something to do with the singer and that drum nbass song by Wilkinson. He is named after Colin Farrell because his owner fancies Colin Farrell. Colin, who was smaller than the Best-in-Show trophy, and his owner had travelled from Warsaw to compete in and win the "toy" grouping open to small breeds. Well, Claire Balding says so. 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(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), A Dogue de Bordeaux looks out from its kennel on first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Photo: Joe Giddens, Fifteen year old twins Emily (left) and Katie Wyatt from Hollywood, Birmingham with their brother and sister Bordie Collie dogs Shaun and Chay (right) who will be competing in Young Kennel Club Obedience at Crufts. Competing under his official name of Afterglow Maverick Sabre, Ricky fought off competition from a Pomeranian, a wire fox terrier, an Irish Wolfhound, a Samoyed, a Rottweiler and an American Cocker Spaniel. Owners Sue Smith (left) and Val Freer with their Samoyed dog Dan The Man who was named as the Best-in-Show runner-up at Crufts at the NEC in Birmingham. MORE : 14 things you only know if you own a sausage dog, MORE : Loved-up pooches who were engaged for a year make it official with a wedding on the beach, Get your need-to-know I cant wait to get out of it, if Im honest. 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A very well deserved Congratulations to Ricky, the Standard Poodle, winner of utility dog as well as the the all coveted, 'Best in Show' title at Crufts. And in no particular order, we have Brandon, the Rottweiler - the Working dog winner. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography unless otherwise stated. Jill Cross from Somerset with her Afghan hound Fergie during day two of Crufts 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), A man looks at terriers on the second day of the Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Whoops! Ekin-Su Clclolu and Davide Sanclimenti were voted the winners of Love Island 2022 last night after eight weeks of nightly episodes. Photo Fabio De Paola/PA Wire, A collie dog looks out from its kennel at the end of the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. :: The 1988 Best in Show winner, English setter Starlite Express of Valsett, was already a canine celebrity, having featured in a nationwide poster campaign for Pedigree Chum. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), A small dog jumps over a fence in the Rescue Dog Agility show in the main arena on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), A Bearded Collie is shown in the judging ring on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Mr Lynn, from Preston, Lancashire, said: I couldnt have asked for anything more. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), Neville Gwynne poses with his dog, Enoch, a Chinese Crested Powderpuff, during the Toy and Utility day of the Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 8, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Photo: Joe Giddens/PA Wire, A small dog walks besides a trolley at the end of the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. While Ricky was judged to be the winner by the Kennel Club-approved judge, the Pomeranian, called Colin, appeared to be the favourite contestant among the majority of Twitter users. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Peter Flanagan says the new leader of Britain will be decided by a small number of people and the choice isnt great. :: Dog entries topped 15,000 for the first time in 1961 and kept rising - there were 20,566 canine competitors in 2013. :: Queen Elizabeth II became the first reigning monarch to visit the Crufts. Crufts 2014 was on our telly and we enjoyed every moment of it, until Colin the Polish Pomeranian lost out to Ricky the poodle, who re-defined big hair and was announced best of show at the event at Birmingham's NEC arena. Around 2,500 dogs from 45 countries took part in this year's Crufts, which traces its history back to 1891. Crufts, which was first held in 1891 and sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. This article originally appeared on The Debrief. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: A Basset Hound sleeps in its kennel on the second day of the Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2014 in Birmingham, England. 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Said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part. Unfortunetely, there are no dogs allowed to be brought to Crufts (apart from obviously those competing or showing) so you wont be able to bring your fido to make some friends. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), Working sheep dog Nellie sits in her kennel adorned with good luck messages and gifts as she waits to take part in the obedience competition during the Toy and Utility day of the Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 8, 2014 in Birmingham, England. A Yorkshire Terrier waits to be judged during the Toy and Utility day of the Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 8, 2014 in Birmingham, England. He ain't nothing but the hound dog winner :-) James is a big boy - he pretty much trotted the arena in a few leaps. Who could call her a bitch? The runner up was Dan the Man, winner of best pastoral dog. LAST NIGHT A poodle called Ricky was awarded the top prize at the dog superbowl Crufts. He was sporting an enhanced version of the traditional Standard Poodle water cut, and looked fantastic. Boards.ie | (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), Two-year-old standard poodle Ricky with his handler Jason Lynn during the Best-in-Show contest at Crufts at the NEC in Birmingham, which he went on to win. This field is required More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal. A couple of beagles relax in their pen during day two of Crufts 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham. :: In 1954 an electricians' strike action resulted in the show being cancelled. Tickets for the best in show category start at 19, or for general admission 16.20 including booking fees. Forget the Oscars and the Brits, for dog lovers its all about Crufts. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images). 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You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie. I think well be far better out of the bloody thing. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), A collie dog is groomed on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part. Please note that TheJournal.ie uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. Cocker Spaniel, Molls and eleven year old Steven Courtney from Bicester, Oxfordshire, Cocker Spaniel, Molly and Lucy Watts from Benfleet, Essex, Labrador/Golden Retriever cross, Radley and Konrad Galen-Bisping, from Carmarthenshire, Labrador, Velvet and Lottie Wilcocks from Ripponden, West Yorkshire, Mastiff/Great Dane cross, Jessie and Julie Barrett from Beer, Devon. Sign Up, The Belfast Telegraph is a member of IPSO and subscribes to its Editors' Code of Practice After the result was announced, Clare Balding, who presented Channel 4's live coverage of Crufts' final day, tweeted: "Well Ricky may have won Best in Show but I think Colin the perky Pomeranian stole your hearts.". Free UK Delivery over 20 - info@longpaws.co.uk +44 (0)207 175 6403. Professor Des Cox says its tempting to see e-cigarettes as a solution to smoking but he says thats just not the case. Said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part. I wonder what it takes to bath Dan the man and keep him looking like snow? The winner of the hearts of many at this years Crufts event, was Colin. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), A Border Collie jumps over a fence in the Rescue Dog Agility show in the main arena on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening, with our free daily newsletter. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), A small dog jumps over a fence in the Rescue Dog Agility show in the main arena on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. 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Noteworthy | Who could forget when Colin the Pomeranian was robbed of winning best in show in 2015, despite being a very good boy with some very soft fur? After spending Sunday in parks gazing longingly at the sorts of dogs that our landlord would evict us for even letting scuffle momentarily into our flat, we went home to settle down in front ofmore dogs! News images provided by Press Association and Photocall Ireland unless otherwise stated. A snow white Samoyed called Dan the Man finished as the runner-up to Ricky. As it's #Crufts time of year again, let's take a moment to remember the legend that is #colin pic.twitter.com/ogQgvQTWvK, Kathryn Rogers (@mrskatrogers) March 13, 2017. All registered in England and Wales. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: A dog is judged in a show ring on the second day of the Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2014 in Birmingham, England. 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Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. It was the only time, apart from during the two world wars, that Crufts has been cancelled. Crufts ran in May rather than March that year. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), A dog is groomed on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part. In every aspect.. 15 signs you think your pet is more important than a human>, How to wake your boyfriend up with a laser pointer and a dog>, Property Advertisement Equality Guidelines. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Afghan Readers like you keep news free for everyone. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images), A small dog jumps over a fence in the Rescue Dog Agility show in the main arena on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. :: Theo, a four-a-half-year-old Pomeranian dog and Meme, a 10-month-old Afghan Hound, had to wait to compete at Crufts in 2001, after the show was postponed during the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. TheJournal.ie supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. Crufts, which was first held in 1891 and sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images). And watching him work the arena, you could see why. 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