 Photograph of Primley Sceptre | |
| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Breed | Greyhound |
| Sex | Bitch |
| Nation from |  United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Racing greyhound, Show dog |
| Title | Best In Show at Crufts |
| Term | 1928 |
| Predecessor | None (first winner) |
| Successor | Heather Necessity (Scottish Terrier) |
| Owner | Herbert Whitley |
| Parent(s) | Sire Ch. King of Venton |
Primley Sceptre was a greyhound bitch who was the first winner of 'Best in Show' at Crufts in 1928.[1][2] Primley Sceptre was owned by eccentric zoo owner Herbert Whitley, an expert breeder of a huge range of animals, and a particular fascination with breeding animals which were blue in colour.[3] He usually prefixed things he bred (both animal and plant) with 'Primley' after his home at Primley House, the grounds of which now form Paignton Zoo.
- ^ "First Crufts Best in Show Champion". Guinness World Records.
- ^ "History of Crufts". Crufts.
- ^ "Our history". Wild Planet Trust.