Dogs vie for attention at prime pooch pageant

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These three Bichon Frise were looking towards their handler at Crufts
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The handlers will be hoping their Irish wolfhounds stayed out of the mud
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This golden retriever was getting nosy with the cameras on day two
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Popping out for a look: This bracco Italiano awaits its moment in the spotlight
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When your handler is relaxing with a book, why not have a little rest as this chihuahua did
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It's a dog's life... always time for a rest for any golden retriever
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This Neapolitan mastiff was snapped as it arrived at the NEC
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Who is on show? This woman carried a toy poodle at the event
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Thousands of competitors attend Crufts each year

Allen Cook

BBC News, West Midlands

8 March 2024

Leaping poodles, a nosy bracco Italiano and resting golden retrievers were all at the second day of this year's Crufts at the NEC.

More than 18,000 competitors are set to take part in the show on the outskirts of Birmingham which began on Thursday and ends on Sunday.

In their bid to be named Best in Show, the dogs will take part in a variety of challenges and presentations.

More agility tasks were on Friday's agenda along with freestyle heelwork and an appearance from the West Midlands Police Dog Display team.

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Leaping for joy as this poodle arrived at the event

Irish setters, spaniels, pointers and retrievers were all due to be on show.

Crufts in its current form began in 1891 and was originally just for terriers before its growth over more than a century to its current size and format.

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Who are you looking at? A Hungarian vizsla in a pen at the NEC

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Eyes on the prize as this pomeranian entered the showring

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Paws for thought? An Irish setter with its handler

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Grooming is a big deal for any dog at Crufts and this American cocker spaniel has plenty to groom

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