The first of six heats for Scruffts, the competition for crossbreed dogs in the main arena at Crufts, will take place at ...

Rhu, a shih-tzu who had lost an eye due to a previous neglect, found a loving new owner in Lauraine Maddox. Now she's got a Crufts prize- as the heroic hound won a semi-final prize at Crufts' side' ...

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One of 96 shih-tzus rescued from a breeding home in appalling conditions has just competed in Scruffts - the equivalent of Crufts for cross-breeds. Rhubarb, or Rhu, was among dogs described as ...

WELCOME to the Crufts 2025 blog, your ultimate guide to the world’s largest dog show! In a nail-biting end to the prestigious competition, a Whippet from Italy has taken the grand prize. Giovanni ...

Crufts is only open to pedigrees but non-purebed dogs can enter Scruffts, which is held in conjunction with the main contest. Jody Hall, whose border terrier/cocker spaniel cross, Chester, won the ...

While the main show focuses on pedigree breeds, Scruffts is a showcase of crossbreed dogs, giving them the opportunity to shine in a selection of categories, including Most Handsome, Prettiest ...

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Rhubarb - nicknamed Rhu - is thought to be a Shih-Tzu cross, and is a contender in 'Scruffts' - a sub-competition that is for crossbreeds only. And Lauraine Maddox has spoken of her pride at the ...

Scruffts is a showcase of crossbreed dogs, giving them the opportunity to shine in a selection of categories, including Most Handsome, Prettiest Bitch and Golden Oldie. "The walk through Crufts ...