A Bedford Borough social worker Kirsten Webber and her dog, Ludo, are said to be on cloud ca-nine, after they appeared at the world-famous Crufts dog show.
Kirsten, who works for Bedford Borough Council as an ASYE Social Worker, was joined at the competition with Ludo, a Dandie Dinmont, on the ‘Discover Dogs’ stand and described the experience as “fantastic”.
She said, “Dandies are a rare and vulnerable breed, with only 89 born last year in the UK, so they attract a lot of attention. Ludo takes it all in his stride though, and just lays on the table letting people stroke up.
“He especially liked the children, one had just had ice cream so was more than happy to give them kisses.”
This was not Kirsten and Ludo’s first experience of Crufts, however, and Ludo is fast becoming a four-legged celebrity on social media, and some of his online followers come to see him while at the show.
“On Sunday it was our turn in the show ring, and after spending Saturday evening grooming, he was ready to go. Ludo strutted his stuff and was so happy to be in the ring, not phased by the 150-plus people standing around the ring watching.
“He got a third place in the good citizen class. I was super-proud of him and in my eyes, I took the best dog home anyway.”
You can follow Ludo on Facebook and Instagram.
