BREEDERS Frank and Barbara Williams are top dogs at Crufts.

Their 15 months old Basenji, Custos Stryke A Pose, won a coveted Best of Breed title and a bitch ticket at the world renowned show at the weekend.

Known affectionately as Taz, short for Tasmanian devil, she has been used to the show ring since she was six months old, and has collected top titles from other championship shows on her way to qualifying for the big one.

Her champion brother, Custos Stryke It Lucky, pet name Eco, also scored well with the judges to finish runner-up in his class at the NEC, Birmingham.

Secretary, Barbara, and Frank, of Wigan Road, Leigh, have been breeding basenjis for almost five years, and own the two champs' dam, Sin, who has retired from the showring at five years old, and another champ, Riam.

Barbara said: "It was a tremendous experience. I showed Taz while Frank showed the dog. We were in the main ring and my legs were on TV.

"We are delighted with the victory after breeding and showing dobermans for 25 years."

Taz is pictured with owner Barbara Williams.

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