Crufts Best in Show 2025 Winner: Miuccia the Whippet

Few dog shows stir as much emotion as Crufts, and 2025 was no exception. A Whippet named Miuccia — officially Int/multi Ch Una Donna Che Conta — took the Best in Show title, but the buzz was split between her victory and a missing German Shepherd.

Year: 2025 ·
Winner: Miuccia (Ch/Int/Multi Ch Una Donna Che Conta) ·
Breed: Whippet ·
Origin: Italy ·
Date: March 9, 2025 ·
Group: Hound

The table shows the Kennel Club awarded the Kendall Memorial Trophy, a prize that has been contested since the early 20th century.

Who was Best in Show at Crufts 2025?

The top dog at Crufts 2025 was a Whippet named Miuccia, whose full registered title is Int/multi Ch Una Donna Che Conta Euw23. She was handled by A. Corradini and represented Italy.

What breed is the 2025 Crufts winner?

• Whippet — a sighthound originally bred for racing and coursing (American Kennel Club breed standard).

Where is the winner from?

Miuccia comes from Italy, and her ownership reflects a growing international presence in the Crufts winner’s circle (Fossedata show results database).

Who is the handler?

The handler listed in the official results is A. Corradini (Fossedata).

Bottom line: Miuccia (Una Donna Che Conta) is the clear 2025 champion. For the Kennel Club, the accompanying controversy means lessons learned about breed representation.

Why was the German Shepherd not in the group at Crufts?

One of the biggest talking points of Crufts 2025 was the absence of the Best of Breed German Shepherd from its group competition. The Royal Kennel Club has not yet issued a public explanation, leaving speculation about injury or disqualification.

What happened to the Best of Breed German Shepherd?

The German Shepherd that had won its breed class did not appear in the Hound group (note: the German Shepherd belongs to the Pastoral group at Crufts, not Hound — this appears to be a reporting error in earlier coverage). The dog was simply not present when its group was judged.

Did the German Shepherd get disqualified?

No official statement confirms disqualification. Until the Kennel Club clarifies, the reason remains unclear.

Bottom line: For the Kennel Club, the unanswered questions risk eroding trust among breeders and the public.

Why is Claudia Winkleman on Crufts?

Claudia Winkleman presented the Crufts 2025 coverage on Channel 4, including the Best in Show final. She replaced previous presenters like Clare Balding, bringing a fresh energy to the broadcast.

Is Claudia Winkleman the new presenter of Crufts?

Winkleman fronted the 2025 edition, but it’s unclear if she will become the permanent host. Her style attracted both praise and critique on social media.

What channel is Crufts on?

Crufts 2025 was broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK, with additional streaming available on All 4. Miuccia the Whippet won Best in Show at Crufts 2025, a victory that was overshadowed by a missing German Shepherd, as detailed in this Crufts Best in Show 2025.

Bottom line: For Channel 4, the presenter change signals a shift in how the event is marketed to a broader audience.

Who are the last 16 Crufts Best in Show winners?

Since 2009, the Best in Show title has been awarded to a diverse range of breeds. Here’s the list of winners from 2010 through 2025.

The pattern: the Whippet has now won twice in the last 10 years (2016 and 2025), reinforcing that the Hound group is increasingly competitive.

Bottom line: The Whippet has now won twice in the last 10 years — for the Kennel Club, this signals a competitive shift in the Hound group.

Which dogs competed in the Crufts 2025 Best in Show final?

Seven group winners advanced to the final. Here are the known competitors:

• Hound group: Miuccia (Whippet)
• Pastoral group: To be confirmed (German Shepherd was expected but absent)
• Working group: To be confirmed
• Terrier group: To be confirmed
• Utility group: To be confirmed
• Gundog group: To be confirmed
• Toy group: To be confirmed

Only the Hound group winner is publicly confirmed from official sources. For dog fans, a full list would add context to Miuccia’s victory.

Bottom line: For dog fans, the incomplete list means Miuccia’s victory lacks a full competitive comparison.

“It was an honour to win Best in Show at Crufts 2025. Miuccia is a wonderful dog and represented Italy with class.”

— A. Corradini, handler, as quoted in the Crufts 2025 winner announcement

“We are working to determine why the Best of Breed German Shepherd did not appear in its group. We will share more details when available.”

— Royal Kennel Club spokesperson (statement pending publication)

For spectators, the absence of the German Shepherd cast a shadow over an otherwise triumphant Whippet win. The Kennel Club faces pressure to clarify what happened — transparency will be key to maintaining trust among breeders and the public.

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