Ruff day for Sting! Music legend loses out to singer Chris Amoo as his Irish Wolfhounds come second at Crufts
Day 4 of the world’s most prestigious dog show has kicked off in Birmingham – and there are some very exciting entrants.
And to add to the excitement, this year saw a fight between two rock stars.
Viewers were excited yesterday to see Chris Amoo take on Sting, whose wife Trudy has reportedly bred around 85 dogs in recent years.
However, in the battle of the rockers, it was Chris Amoo who took the victory and came in first place with his wolfhounds.
Sting was pushed to second place with his wolfhounds after the judging had taken place.
Chris Amoo – who pushed Sting into second place – with Sade Melchior and Sade Prelude, two Irish Wolfhounds on day 3 (Saturday)
Singer Sting’s Irish Wolfhounds rest ahead of Saturday’s events (and before Sting competed and finished second on Sunday)
Rockstar Sting with his wife Trudy, who has been breeding dogs for several years (photo in February in New York)
Despite being the most prestigious dog competition in the world, viewers may be surprised to learn that it is not a very lucrative pastime.
Competition at the event – held at the National Exhibition Center (NEC) in Birmingham – is fierce, with around 18,000 dogs taking part.
This enormous number of dogs compete for the title of Crufts Best in Show.
After four days full of competitions and various activities, the overall winner will be announced on Sunday evening.
And despite the fierce competition and the number of animals participating, the winner of the Best in Show award will only win a minimal amount,
Previously this was only €100. However, in 2023 this rose to £200, with the price doubling.
But it is clearly not for the money that many compete, but rather for the prestige of winning the major title.
According to The Kennel Club, speaking to Birmingham Live: ‘For the vast majority of breeders it’s about the prestige, not the money.’
Chris Amoo with Sade Melchior, an Irish Wolfhound, performing in the Limit Dog Class today (Sunday)
Singer Sting’s Irish Wolfhounds rest before competing in events at Crufts on Saturday
Sting’s Irish Wolfhounds are resting on Saturday
Laura Barclay with Sting’s Irish Wolfhound Creena Atticus Finch in the ring in Dukesarum today (Sunday)
Laura Barclay competes with Sting’s Irish Wolfhound in the Limit Dog, taking part in class on Sunday (today)
ROSETTE: Creena Atticus Finch in Dukesarum receives a rosette for his second place
LONG HAIR: An Afghan hound is groomed before being judged on the final day of Crufts
An Afghan hound is prepared for the show ring on the final day of Crufts in Birmingham
Borzoi poses with handlers on day 4 of the Crufts Dog Show at the National Exhibition Centre
CARE: An Afghan hound is prepared by his handler for the final day of Crufts on Sunday
READY FOR THE RING: A woman brushes the hair of an Afghan Hound as the animal prepares to compete
GETTING BRUSHED: Another Afghan hound gets groomed before competing on Day 4
A miniature wire-haired dachshund is seen during judging on the final day of the Crufts dog show
AFGHAN: On the last day of Crufts, an Afghan is prepared for the show ring with long hair brushed into shape
MATCHING PANTS: A dog is seen with its handler, wearing new pants decorated with canines
An Irish Wolfhound stands with its owner, who is wearing a kilt, at the Crufts dog show in Birmingham
An Irish Wolfhound sits in front of the jury, together with her owner, waiting to take part in the competition