Emmerdale star qualifies at Crufts as secret dog-training career unveiled
Emmerdale fans may be completely unaware that one soap star, who has been on the ITV series since she was a baby, has another very different career outside of acting11:10, 06 Mar 2025Gabrielle Dowling plays Cathy Hope on EmmerdaleViewers tuning into Crufts this year might see a very familiar face.Emmerdale actress Gabrielle Dowling, 18, has revealed to her social media followers that she will be competing at the annual dog show – including in the exciting agility category. The star, who has played Cathy Hope since she was a small child, shared a snap of herself with her pet pooch Fizz.Gabrielle previously revealed that she and Fizz, a chocolate cocker spaniel, had qualified for two categories.She had told Inside Soap: “Fizz is a very sensitive dog. She will always try her best in every class, which has led us to win two qualifiers for Crufts in two different categories.Gabrielle and her dog Fizz have qualified for two categories(Image: More