Kildare handler, Heli Mooney's dog Sierra wins top award at Crufts 2022

Kildare's Heli Mooney had plenty to celebrate at this years Crufts with four year-old Sierra a Hovawart winning the Best of Breed at the NEC in Birmingham earlier this month.

The worlds greatest dog show, Crufts, took place from March 10 to 13. Crufts is a celebration of the relationship between dogs and their owners, and features a range of events and competitions which showcase the diverse role that dogs play in society.

Heli, an internal auditor from County Kildare, is a seasoned Crufts campaigner since 2007.