Four dogs and their owners will try with all their mutt to impress the judges at Crufts next week.

Cocker spaniel Dexter, cairn terrier Breeshey, collie cross spitz Tweed and labrador retriever Bane are ready to wow the crowds and judges at the world’s greatest dog show.

All four have been perfecting their obedience performances at Busy Bee Dog Training in Ramsey.

They will be travelling on Wednesday next week to compete in Birmingham.

’It’s like the World football Cup of the dog world,’ said Debbie Martin of the training centre.

’There is nothing anywhere that can replicate the atmosphere at Crufts. It’s so hard to prepare for.’

Debbie, however, believes the eight are ’absolutely’ ready for the challenge.

’They have two to three training sessions a week,’ she said.

’They’re all quite different. Breeshey, she’s a typical terrier who will throw in something to surprise you.

’She’s a capable and smart little dog who works very well and is very focused.

’Bane has a lovely attitude. He’s building confidence. He will cope with the atmosphere, but it will be a challenge for him. He does a lot of theatre work, but this will be quite a different stage he’ll be on this time.

’Tweed is absolutely focussed on his mum. He’s also got a cheeky side to his character.

’Dexter is a support dog for Caroline’s son, who has a medical problem.

’His time at Busy Bees Dog Training was initially an opportunity for a bit of down time from this.

’He’s a very hard working little boy who really tries to get it right for his mum.’

Breeshey with Liz Gibbon and Bane with Debbie Gooding will be competing on Thursday as part of the Northern Irish/Isle of Man Inter-regional Rally Team.

This will be Liz and Breeshey’s second time at Crufts.

They scored fourth place at level five last year and will now go up to level six.

’This is a big step up for her but I’m more than confident that they’ll make it. They’ve put a lot of effort into it,’ said Debbie.

At level six, contestants must know all 68 exercises set in the programme, plus an additional 15 potential exercises.

The entrants only get an idea of what exercises they will need to complete on the day once they get to the competition. Debbie Gooding is quite new to rally as she started it last year,’ Debbie said.

’They’re showing a lot of potential and will be competing at level two. It’s their first time at Crufts ever.’

Those competing in the inter-regionals have the pressure of having to move up a level if a teammate falls ill.

This means they will not only have to know the exercises for their own level, but for the one above.

Caroline Qualtrough with Dexter and Mandy Quayle with Tweed are taking part in the Rally Display Team in the Activities Area.

’It’s different as they will do a display for members of the public with exercises that show how well they are trained.

’The handlers will talk to others about the rally and how to get involved and what it’s all about,’ said Debbie.