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Dog Handler Laura Crombie Excited for Sixth Crufts Show

3/5/2026

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Laura Crombie, a dog handler from Hagley, Worcestershire, expressed excitement about commentating at her sixth Crufts show.
The 40-year-old has been involved in dog showing and judging since childhood.
She noted she never imagined working alongside presenters Clare Balding and Claudia Winkleman.
The event will feature over 18,600 dogs from around the world at Birmingham's NEC from Thursday to Sunday.

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Laura Crombie, a dog handler from Hagley, Worcestershire, expressed excitement about commentating at her sixth Crufts show.
The 40-year-old has been involved in dog showing and judging since childhood.
She noted she never imagined working alongside presenters Clare Balding and Claudia Winkleman.
The event will feature over 18,600 dogs from around the world at Birmingham's NEC from Thursday to Sunday.