The winning pooch will be announced at the end of the competition – which is due to finish at 9pm today.Best in Show will be announced at the end of the day (Picture: PA)How is the winner decided?

A BAN on imports of hunting trophies could save thousands of endangered animals, Environment Secretary George Eustice has said.Humane Society International UK, said: "We welcome the Government's commitment today to a UK hunting trophy import ban that will protect thousands of species including lions, elephants and giraffes, ruthlessly targeted by trophy hunters.".

The 128th edition of Crufts saw more than 200 breeds and approximately 3,600 dogs from oversea take the trip to Birmingham last week. A papillon named Dylan has been crowned Best in Show at the 2019 Crufts dog show.

Adulated Egyptian vulture now a target for trophy hunters (Image: GETTY) Despite being one of the few birds capable of using tools to survive, the Egyptian vulture has little defence against the deadly hazards faced on its annual migrations.