In photos: Competition is fierce at the prestigious Crufts dog show in Britain
Crufts dog show is on at the National Exhibition Center in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’.
A Weimaraner takes to the show ring with it's handler on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day in Birmingham, Britain.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Daniel, an American Cocker Spaniel, has the hair on his coat straightened before going in the parade ring on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, Britain.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
A woman stands with her Weimaraner dog in a parade ring having been judged on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham,Britain.OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
A Hungarian Vizsla dog rests in its pen having been judged on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Britain.OLI SCARFF
Dogs arrive at Crufts 2023 dog show at NEC Arena in Birmingham, Britain. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show.Chris Furlong/Getty Images
A dog owner grooms his Lagotto Romagnolo on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, Britain.MOLLY DARLINGTON/Reuters
A dog and their owner arrive on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, Britain.MOLLY DARLINGTON/Reuters
Bedlington Terrier is groomed by its handler before being judged on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Britain.OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
Dog handlers and their Hungarian Vizslas compete on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, Britain.MOLLY DARLINGTON/Reuters
A Pomeranian dog walks with its handler before being judged on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Britain.OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
A dog and their owner arrive on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, Britain.MOLLY DARLINGTON/Reuters
Coton de Tulear dog receives a treat from its handler before being judged on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Britain.OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images
An Irish Setter attends the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, Britain, March 9, 2023. REUTERS/Molly DarlingtonMOLLY DARLINGTON/Reuters
Dog owner with his Korthals Griffon attend the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, Britain.MOLLY DARLINGTON
A Spanish Water dog attends the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, Britain.MOLLY DARLINGTON/Reuters
Dogs and their owners arrive on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, Britain.MOLLY DARLINGTON/Reuters
A man sits with his labrador retriever dogs after they were judged on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Britain.OLI SCARFF
An American cocker Spaniel sits patiently whilst being judged on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, Britain.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Bracco Italiano dogs wait for their turn in the show ring on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, Britain.Chris Furlong
Echo, an English Cocker Spaniel, waits to go in the parade ring on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on in Birmingham, Britain.Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Hungarian Vizsla dogs rest in their pens having been judged on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Britain.OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty Images