Crufts 2019: World's biggest dog show returns to Birmingham NEC
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Walkies - Russian toy dogs Pride and Austin take a stroll ahead of the show
The world's biggest dog show, Crufts 2019, has kicked off in Birmingham.
Up to 22,000 dogs are competing for the prestigious title of Best in Show at the NEC.
The annual contest is split over four days into the gundog, working and pastoral, terrier and hound and toy and utility categories.
There are six show rings, including the main arena and also a good citizen dog scheme.
Like they just stepped out of the salon - a standard and toy poodle
Jagger the old English sheepdog gets a groom
An impressive American cocker spaniel competes on the first day
The cast of TOWIE would be proud - poodles arrive at the NEC
Did someone say "treat"? Five Irish setters with their owner
A Spinone Italiano gets some revision in
Pride and Henry serve some serious blue steel
Jan Ralph with her Belgian shepherds named Puzzel and Spi
Milli Gunn, from Essex, with pooch Emma, is eager for her dog to impress during the competition
Striking a pose on Gundog day
Playing it cool - waiting around during the first day of Crufts
Crufts 2019 takes place at the Birmingham NEC between 7 and 10 March.