Crufts is only open to pedigrees but non-purebed dogs can enter Scruffts, which is held in conjunction with the main contest.

Zuri, a five-year-old Basenji cross owned by Phillip Parks, was recently named the winner of the ‘Prettiest Crossbreed’ class ...

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 ...

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 ...

An assistance dog stole the hearts of the judges as it won the Family Cross-breed of the Year title at this year's Scruffts. Delila, a two-year old spaniel mix, surpassed hundreds of competing ...

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Today (Saturday) in the main arena, the Scruffts finalists of the Prettiest Bitch, Most Handsome Dog, Golden Oldie Crossbreed, and Good Citizen Dog Scheme categories went head-to-head in the Best ...

Lola, owned by Bex Hall, from Banbury in Oxfordshire, won the Scruffts Family Crossbreed of the Year title. Ms Hall said the dog had given her a "new lease of life" when she was in a "bit of a bad ...

Despite being a rescue dog, Lola is now "living her best life.", reports the Express. The other Scruffts finalists also had compelling stories to share. Chester, a lively terrier mix adopted by ...