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Ms Raymond, a third generation dog breeder who lives just three miles from the NEC, said: "We all dream of winning best in show at Crufts."

The daffodil is one of many bred by the local plant breeder, Noel Burr, but has not been seen for at least 20 years.

Consumers could still buy directly from breeders, including those out of state.

Daisy's theft made news headlines in 2017 after witnesses spotted her being bundled into a truck by suspected 'backyard breeders', who make profit out of breeding animals and have little care for their welfare.

He became a leading owner and breeder of race horses in the UK, France and Ireland, breeding Shergar, once the most famous and most valuable racehorse in the world.