Primley Sceptre
Photograph of Primley Sceptre | |
| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Breed | Greyhound |
| Sex | Bitch |
| Nation from | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Racing greyhound, Show dog |
| Title | Best In Show at Crufts |
| Term | 1928 |
| Predecessor | None (first winner) |
| Successor | Heather Necessity (Scottish Terrier) |
| Owner | Herbert Whitley |
| Parent(s) | Sire Ch. King of Venton |
Primley Sceptre was a greyhound bitch who was the first winner of 'Best in Show' at Crufts in 1928. Primley Sceptre was owned by eccentric zoo owner Herbert Whitley, an expert breeder of a huge range of animals, and a particular fascination with breeding animals which were blue in colour. He usually prefixed things he bred (both animal and plant) with 'Primley' after his home at Primley House, the grounds of which now form Paignton Zoo.