Dog breeder Dorothy Brooks was left lost for words after Dublin, the five-year-old Flat Coated Retriever she bred, was selected as reserve dog at Crufts 2015.
Dorothy, a Kennel Club assured breeder from Chelford, saw Dublin, who was entered by his Swedish owner Anette Dyren, come second after claiming the prestigious Best of Breed and best Gundog overall at the world-famous dog show in the West Midlands.
And Mrs Brooks was left beaming with pride at Dublin’s success.
“I can’t quite believe that Dublin won reserve dog at Crufts, it’s an amazing result,” she said.
“I’ve been breeding dogs my whole life and you see other people win, but you never expect it to be you, this is really special.
“I’m pleased to be here and see Dublin on the main stage, he was incredible and it’s an amazing experience that will stay with me, I still can’t believe it, I just feel fantastic.”
