Willy has several descendants still living in the UK, including Levi Newman and Frankie and Benny Mattey of North London.

Owned by John Shaw and Neil Smith from Gloucester, Willy was bred by Ken Sinclair.

Willy went on to take the title of Best in Show, the runner up in the final was a Wire Fox Terrier named Ch.

"[7] Claire Balding was the presenter of the Cruft's coverage for the BBC, and her dog Archie was the grandson of Willy.

[citation needed] Another of Willy's grandsons, Notoriety Moonwalker at Tetsimi, took first place in the class of Special Junior – Dog in 2009.