article_snippet: Animal lovers have accused the Crufts organisers of 'turning a blind eye' after footage emerged showing U.S competitor Rebecca Cross picking up U.S competitor Rebecca Cross by her Scottish terrier Knopa neck and tail .
article_snippet: The Kennel Club explained that The Kennel Club had warned U.S competitor Rebecca Cross not to pick up the dog in that manner but that it was 'customary' to do so in U.S . '
article_snippet: Under KC Rule A42 I believe that U.S competitor Rebecca Cross is guilty of "behaving discreditably and prejudicially to the interests of the canine world" and should be held accountable.'
article_snippet: After the footage emerged of U.S competitor Rebecca Cross handling her dog, Crufts issued an almost immediate apology.
article_snippet: an online petition claims U.S competitor Rebecca Cross (right), whose prize-giving was interrupted by an anti-Crufts campaigner (left), is guilty of ‘behaving discreditably and prejudicially to the interests of the canine world’ Ms Cross (pictured in the arena)
article_snippet: U.S competitor Rebecca Cross is guilty of ‘behaving discreditably and prejudicially to the interests of the canine world’.
article_snippet: But, in a second statement, the Kennel Club said the Kennel Club would not be 'fair' to strip the dog of the Kennel Club Best in Show title, solely due to the  behavior of the Kennel Club owner.
article_snippet: A the Kennel Club spokesman added that, although there was 'clear guidance' that dogs should not be handled in this way, it would be reviewing it procedures in light of the incident.
article_snippet: The judge’s primary focus is on the dogs the dogs and we do not believe it would be fair to strip the dog of it Best in Show title because the dog was awarded this prize based on the dog own merits in the show ring.'
article_snippet: the dog added: 'Prior to this incident the guidance related to handling has been followed by those showing their dogs but in light of this situation we will be reviewing we rules and guidance and how their may need to be amended going forward.