A protester charged into the Crufts arena as the winner was being announced, throwing the event's finale into chaos, wrote standard.co.uk

The terrified owner of the Best in Show award winner Tease quickly grabbed her two-and-a-half-year-old whippet amid the commotion.

The male intruder, who appeared to be carrying a banner which had the name of the animal rights group Peta on it, was quickly wrestled to the ground by security guards.

Boos rang out from the crowd as he was led off following the drama, which was broadcast on live television.

A Crufts spokesman said his behaviour was "hugely irresponsible" and added "we will be reviewing what happened as a matter of urgency".

Many people took to Twitter to praise Tease's owner, Yvette Short, for the speed she showed in protecting her dog.

One person said: “The way that woman went to protect her dog when she saw that intruder run on has made my year. That’s love!”

Another added: "Well done to security for tackling the intruder and the winner for grabbing her dog and running away, pure love.”

Host Clare Balding told her: “Well done you for reacting so quickly", adding "your instinct was to protect your dog".

A Crufts spokesman said: "It appears that protesters from Peta gained unauthorised access to the ring in the main arena at Crufts, and in doing so scared the dogs and put the safety of both dogs and people at risk in a hugely irresponsible way.

"Our main priority at the moment is the wellbeing of the dogs that were in the ring, who are looked after by their owners and show officials.

"The NEC Group have extensive security procedures in place at Crufts and we, along with the NEC Group, will be reviewing what happened as a matter of urgency."