Stray dog makes it to Crufts show

Sexi-Lexi has taken to agility "like a duck to water"

A stray found wandering the streets of a Dorset town has made it to one of the world's most prestigious dog shows.

Sexi-Lexi, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, has been selected for the agility competition at Crufts in March.

The three-year-old was only 12 months old when she was picked up from the street by a team of dog wardens and eventually adopted by one of them.

Stephanie Miller, from Bridport, has since trained Sexi-Lexi, and has now qualified for the Kennel Club show.

Ms Miller said: "I started taking Lexi to agility training classes about two years ago just after I took her on.

"She shone at all the activities from the start. She's taken to it like a duck to water, has extra private training and really loves it.

"I hope she does well but I'm sure she'll just enjoy taking part."

Ms Miller also urged dog owners to make sure their pets wear a collar and tag with their owner's details.

But, she said: "Dogs are still found wandering about with no identification.

"We have to take them to the kennels where they are cared for, giving owners time to claim their dogs.

"Sadly, some are never claimed so they are re-homed."

Crufts is being held between 9 and 12 March at the NEC in Birmingham and Sex-Lexi will be competing on 11 March.