THE owners of this Crufts prize-winning dog are still searching days after he first went missing.

Rafa, a two-year-old Miniature Bull Terrier, was last seen in his owner’s back garden in Whalley Lane, Denholme, at about 7.30am last Thursday.

Now his owner/breeders Dom, Elaine and their daughter Verity Clark are offering a £500 reward for his safe return to the family.

There was a possible sighting in Foster Park in Denholme on Saturday morning.

Rafa’s owners have handed out 250 leaflets and put up a further 250 missing posters across Denholme and Cullingworth.

In March this year, Rafa was crowned best of breed in the miniature bull terrier category at Crufts.

Mrs Clark said: “It’s really important to us that he comes back. He is one of the family.”

Anyone with any information is urged to call Elaine on 07711 734266 or 07740 520528.