'WHAT A NOSE DIVE!'
Hilarious Crufts video shows excited and ‘totally crazy’ Jack Russell failing at assault course – but loving every minute
AN excited Jack Russell left Channel 4 commentators in stitches after he went "totally crazy" during an agility course at this year's Crufts.
The terrier named Olly was filmed competing in the agility arena of the world famous dog show with his handler Karen on Sunday.
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Hilarious footage shows the energetic pooch face-planting the floor after crashing through one of the barriers.
An announcer said while laughing : "Oh, what a nose dive! And he couldn’t care less."
The former rescue dog from Blue Cross shelter in Hertfordshire was captured jumping back onto his feet to continue the obstacle course with speed and stamina on side - but his precision wasn't up to scratch.
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He refused to take any instruction from his handler Karen by ignoring other jumps and going through the tunnel the wrong way.
The announcer can be heard saying: "He's all over the place and so he should be. He’s going the wrong way, but it doesn’t really matter, does it?
"He is an absolute handful. (He is) totally crazy and as you can see he's having a ball. He loves life and exercise."
Summing up his performance, the announcer said: "That’s one of the best shots I’ve seen in a long time.
"Well done the blue cross, persevere, first catch your dog."
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Olly’s antics became one of the top trending videos on YouTube, earning him internet stardom even though he didn't get many points after his performance.
The clip on the video-sharing site has been viewed more than 800,000 times.
Crufts came to a close yesterday with an American Cocker Spaniel awarded the coveted Best in Show.
Miami Ink took out the top gong during the four-day event.
Owner Jason Lynn posed proudly with the pooch, with the pup’s distinctive long-flowing and tricolour coat and high-set tail having caught the eye of judges.
Speaking to presenter Clare Balding, he said: “He’s pretty special and honestly I’m speechless. I’m absolutely shocked and thrilled.
“This is kind of a special place to be and being here a few years ago prepared me for all the noise and excitement.”
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More than 22,000 dogs have taken part in the 2017 competition, with the most popular entry among Labrador Retrievers.
Around 160,000 dog owners and lovers are estimated to have packed out the Birmingham NEC arena over the four-day competition.
Sunday's Best In Show final brought to an end the world's largest dog competition which saw entries from 56 countries.
Now in its 126th year, the competition is host to hundreds of breeds and crossbreeds who are ranked by their agility, obedience and heelwork to music ability, among other competitions.
A full list of all the winners is available on the .
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