He won the award with his Spaniel ...

Animal charities call for ‘extreme’ breeds to no longer be eligible for prizes and full vetting of competitors ...

Lee Cox, who won the title with Bruin, has a previous history of animal cruelty after being found over two decades ago to ...

This year's Best in Show winner at Crufts was convicted of animal cruelty for keeping a cocker spaniel in "shocking" ...

This year's Crufts Best in Show winner Lee Cox was convicted of animal cruelty over 20 years ago, with angry dog owners ...

"I've never seen a dog with so much anger,” commented one social-media viewer of Marley the aggrieved cavachon.

Cockapoos have risen in popularity in recent years. They combine the wonderful traits of both Cocker Spaniels and Poodles.

Poodle crossbreeds have grown overwhelmingly popular, sparking controversy in dog parks and kennel clubs alike.

Some dog owners have hit out after his victory at this year's event.

The winner of Best in Show at this year's Crufts was convicted of animal cruelty and keeping a dog in 'terrible' conditions.

This year's Crufts Best in Show winner Lee Cox was convicted of animal cruelty over 20 years ago.