Six -year -old Freddie Osborne, together with his dog – also his best friend – has probably written history. Together they won the first prize in the ‘Veteran’ category, and that at the largest dog show in the world.
“She’s my best friend. I love her. She is my favorite dog, “says six -year -old Freddie Osborne in an interview with Associated Press. Together he went on Thursday with his eight -year -old Fox terrier Penny to Crufts, the largest dog show in the world that takes place in Birmingham. There they achieved first place in the ‘Veteran’ category. Probably Unicum, because it is said that someone else went home so young with that price. Although a Crugts spokesperson could not confirm it with certainty.
“It was great to share the stage. She’s the best dog ever, “Freddie told afterwards BBC In a telephone interview while he was in school. “I love to walk with her and she is really good”.
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Every year thousands of dogs participate in Crufts, which lasts four days. For Freddie, however, it was not the first time he saw the show. When he was two weeks old, he was already among the audience with his parents James and Kimberly. “We are proud of Freddie. He really worked, but he mainly enjoyed it and that is the most important thing, “said the proud father.
They are also proud of student Freddie at school. “We saw him live on TV yesterday and he all blown us away with his performance,” said Freddie’s headmaster, Emma Jones. “He was the star of our award ceremony this morning.”
The dog show, named after the founder Charles Cruft, was held in London for the first time in 1891. For four days, various events are organized, including the prize -giving ceremony in show, to which a cash prize and a trophy are attached. That prize will be awarded on Sunday.
In 2024 it was an Australian shepherd, Viking, who was crowned the winner.