A PROUD owner said it was “stunning” to see her prized pooch walk away with the best of breed award at this year’s Crufts.

Truffle the two-year-old hovawart, which is a German guarding breed, put her best paw forward to scoop the prestigious prize over the weekend.

The pedigree pooch, who lives in Bradfield with her 52-year-old owner Caron McLure, joined thousands of others for the world’s largest dog show.

About 22,000 dogs went to Birmingham’s NEC for the four-day event, with a record of 3,623 four-legged-friends from 49 countries vying for the chance to win the coveted best in show.

Caron, a retired accountant and member of Halstead Dog Obedience Club, said: “I am very proud.

“Truffle was always the bridesmaid, never the bride.

“It’s stunning she won, just great. And now from the best bitch to the best breed.

“It’s the show of the world, everyone wants to be at Crufts.

“It’s great.”