. >> reporter: victim is a three-year old prize irish setter named jagr, his real name, satisfaction,s in i cannot get no. and, he died apparently after eating meat laced with slug repellant. just 24 hours after winning second place in his class, in the prestigious dog show, over the weekend. it is a fearsly competitive event known for rivalry and, well, back biting. but, of course, speculation is running wild over who done it. animal right activist may be, or a jealous opponent. the jagr's owner tried to diffuse the situation. >> we can't and we won't think this was an exhibiter. >> reporter: they are investigating. their statement goes on to say as with any international competition rumors are of sabotage do occasionally surface. this is not in the spirit of competition and will not be tolerated. but solving the the crime won't bring back jagr who was not only a winner in the show ring but also a beloved pet . elizabeth palmer for cws news, london. >>> they will await toxicology reports before deciding which action to take. police say they have not been asked to investigate. >>> the