‘Influencer’ pug from Northampton rubs shoulders with celebrities such as Amanda Holden and Pete Wicks at Crufts 2026

Junior, recognized as @juniorbearpug on social media, was invited to the celebrated canine present at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from Match 5 to March 8, as a content material creator and influencer.

The pug, whose proprietor – Michelle Wilson – runs Teddy’s Doggy Day Care in Newport Pagnell Road, needed to bear an official well being evaluation with the Kennel Club after the present launched stricter guidelines on flat-faced breeds with extreme respiratory issues.

Junior obtained a certificates confirming that he has wholesome airways and clear respiratory, which allowed him to be granted behind-the-scenes entry as a particular visitor.

During the occasion, Junior and Michelle met TV persona Pete Wicks, presenter Amanda Holden and social media sensation Good Boy Ollie, who even adopted Junior on Instagram after their assembly. The common pug was additionally photographed for a web based characteristic with Vogue.

Michelle stated the expertise was “unforgettable”.

“When we received the invite I had to double check it was genuine! I was so honoured and didn’t take it lightly. I am very lucky to be blessed with such a happy, healthy little dog,” Junior’s owner added.

“Crufts is the biggest dog show in the world, so to be invited as a content creator was incredible. Junior brought so many smiles to people’s faces while we were there. Seeing people stop, laugh and take photos of him was really special.”

@juniorbearpug has 36,000 followers on Instagram.

Take a look at Junior’s exciting few days out at Crufts 2026 with the pictures below.