Baloo, a retired police dog and Belgian Malinois, was announced as the winner on Sunday (March 9th). The brave dog was a finalist in the Extraordinary Working Dog category alongside her owner, Mandy Chapman, five years after her life changed forever.

A retired Essex Police dog who was hit by a car won an award at Crufts 2025. Baloo was given The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award after almost 120,000 votes were cast.

BALOO, a retired police dog, has tonight (Sunday 9 March) been announced as the winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award competition at Crufts 2025. Eight-year-old Baloo was a finalist in the Extraordinary Working Dog category with her owner,

A host of brave hounds have been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade - with one noble pooch winning the award