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Crufts is one of the largest dog events in the the world, with thousands of dogs competing for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’. Founded in 1891 by the late Charles Cruft, today the four-day show attracts entrants from around the world. A great dane with its owner after they won first in their class at Crufts dog show in England. Picture: AP
1/28Crufts is one of the largest dog events in the the world, with thousands of dogs competing for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’. Founded in 1891 by the late Charles Cruft, today the four-day show attracts entrants from around the world. A great dane with its owner after they won first in their class at Crufts dog show in England. Picture: AP
A man sleeps in a stall adjacent to Belgian Shepherd dogs at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
2/28A man sleeps in a stall adjacent to Belgian Shepherd dogs at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
A Yorkshire Terrier is pictured at Crufts dog show in England. Picture: Getty
3/28A Yorkshire Terrier is pictured at Crufts dog show in England. Picture: Getty
An owner cuddles his Russian Borzoi at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
4/28An owner cuddles his Russian Borzoi at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
A Toy Poodle is groomed on the fourth and final day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on March 8, 2015 in Birmingham, England. Picture: Getty
5/28A Toy Poodle is groomed on the fourth and final day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on March 8, 2015 in Birmingham, England. Picture: Getty
An owner grooms his Bichon Frise at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
6/28An owner grooms his Bichon Frise at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
A man sits with his Hungarian Vizsla dog in its stall at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
7/28A man sits with his Hungarian Vizsla dog in its stall at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
A Chow Chow is seen at Crufts dog show . Picture: Getty
8/28A Chow Chow is seen at Crufts dog show . Picture: Getty
Rebecca Cross with the Scottish Terrier, “Knopa” (McVan’s to Russia With Love), bred in US, with Russian ownership, from the Terrier Group, and winner of the Best in Show category, celebrate with their trophy at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England. Crufts is one of the largest dog events in the the world, with thousands of dogs competing for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’. Picture: AFP
9/28Rebecca Cross with the Scottish Terrier, “Knopa” (McVan’s to Russia With Love), bred in US, with Russian ownership, from the Terrier Group, and winner of the Best in Show category, celebrate with their trophy at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England. Crufts is one of the largest dog events in the the world, with thousands of dogs competing for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’. Picture: AFP
Knopa, the Scottish Terrier, walks with handler Rebecca Cross, after winning Best in Show during day four of Crufts 2015 at the NEC in Birmingham, England, Sunday March 8, 2015. Picture: AP
10/28Knopa, the Scottish Terrier, walks with handler Rebecca Cross, after winning Best in Show during day four of Crufts 2015 at the NEC in Birmingham, England, Sunday March 8, 2015. Picture: AP
A woman poses for a photograph with her Standard Poodle at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
11/28A woman poses for a photograph with her Standard Poodle at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
A Dogue de Bordeaux waits in its enclosure before competing at Crufts dog show. Picture: AP
12/28A Dogue de Bordeaux waits in its enclosure before competing at Crufts dog show. Picture: AP
A woman grooms a Chinese Crested dog at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
13/28A woman grooms a Chinese Crested dog at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
Isobel, aged 8, holds a ‘Very Highly Commended’ certificate after showing her Shetland Sheepdog at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
14/28Isobel, aged 8, holds a ‘Very Highly Commended’ certificate after showing her Shetland Sheepdog at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
Basset Hounds are pictured at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
15/28Basset Hounds are pictured at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
A Deerhound rests with its sleeping owner at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
16/28A Deerhound rests with its sleeping owner at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
A Komondor jumps on its owner at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
17/28A Komondor jumps on its owner at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
A Standard Poodle is groomed at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
18/28A Standard Poodle is groomed at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
A woman grooms a Shetland Sheepdog at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
19/28A woman grooms a Shetland Sheepdog at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
A man checks his phone as he sits next to his dogs at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
20/28A man checks his phone as he sits next to his dogs at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
A Bedlington Terrier is groomed at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
21/28A Bedlington Terrier is groomed at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
An owner holds her Chinese Crested dog at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
22/28An owner holds her Chinese Crested dog at Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
A woman leads her Irish Wolf Hounds into Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
23/28A woman leads her Irish Wolf Hounds into Crufts dog show. Picture: Getty
A woman embraces a Standard Poodle at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
24/28A woman embraces a Standard Poodle at Crufts dog show. Picture: AFP
A great dane with its owner after they finished first in their class during the second day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on Friday March 6, 2015 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, as the annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors traveling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of
25/28A great dane with its owner after they finished first in their class during the second day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on Friday March 6, 2015 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, as the annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors traveling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of "Best in Show." (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
A great dane with its owner after they finished first in their class during the second day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on Friday March 6, 2015 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, as the annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors traveling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of
26/28A great dane with its owner after they finished first in their class during the second day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on Friday March 6, 2015 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, as the annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors traveling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of "Best in Show." (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
A great dane with its owner after they finished first in their class during the second day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on Friday March 6, 2015 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, as the annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors traveling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of
27/28A great dane with its owner after they finished first in their class during the second day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on Friday March 6, 2015 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, as the annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors traveling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of "Best in Show." (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
A great dane with its owner after they finished first in their class during the second day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on Friday March 6, 2015 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, as the annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors traveling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of
28/28A great dane with its owner after they finished first in their class during the second day of Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre on Friday March 6, 2015 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, as the annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors traveling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of "Best in Show." (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
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