Following the withdrawal of Mrs Joyce W Mann from her Crufts best in show appointment, the Kennel Club has announced that Mrs Margaret Everton will be the replacement judge.

Mrs Everton was to be the Pastoral group judge and this will now be judged by Mr John James (Crensa).

Secretary of Midland Counties show and Vice President of Birmingham national, Mrs Everton awards CCs in 33 breeds and is a member of the Kennel Club General Committee and the Judges’ Sub Committee.