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Crufts dog death: Poisoning probe after Irish Setter dies | Crufts dog death: Poisoning probe after Irish Setter dies |
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A dog has died after competing at Crufts, amid claims he was poisoned. | A dog has died after competing at Crufts, amid claims he was poisoned. |
Three-year-old Thendara Satisfaction, known as Jagger, is understood to have collapsed and died after returning home to Belgium on Friday. | Three-year-old Thendara Satisfaction, known as Jagger, is understood to have collapsed and died after returning home to Belgium on Friday. |
Police in Belgium are investigating and a full toxicology report is expected next week. | Police in Belgium are investigating and a full toxicology report is expected next week. |
The Kennel Club, which organises Crufts, said it was unclear what had happened but it would support the police in their investigation. | |
"We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Jagger's death and our heartfelt sympathies go out to his owners," a spokesperson said. | |
"We are in contact with the owners and will do all we can to support them at this sad time." | |
Jagger is co-owned by Aleksandra Lauwers and Leicester-based breeder Dee Milligan-Bott. | |
TV presenter Clare Balding tweeted: "Everyone at #Crufts2015 horrified at death of Irish Setter Jagger." | TV presenter Clare Balding tweeted: "Everyone at #Crufts2015 horrified at death of Irish Setter Jagger." |
The dog came second in his class on Thursday. | The dog came second in his class on Thursday. |