PROUD dog owner Amanda Clements is preparing to impress judges at Crufts with her stunning Siberian Husky.

The 15-month-old pet has qualified for the prestigious competition in Birmingham and will appear in the junior section of his class on March 12.

His show name is Alaskhan Injun Chance or Injun for short.

Amanda, 21, of Richmond Terrace, Darwen, said: "I've been showing him since he was six months old and he's had placings in 12 championships and open shows.

"I don't think it's bad going, seeing as I've never done anything like this before.

"A lot of family and friends are coming to Crufts with me."

Amanda is also training Injun to pull a rigg and hopes to start racing him soon.

She added: "Injun is a real character, very intelligent, mischievous and laid back and I'm sure he will do well."

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