World’s most adorable, well-groomed dogs compete for a title

Crufts, touted as the world’s largest dog show featuring unique dog events and competitions, is back again celebrating its 125th anniversary. We bring you the best of it and more. (AFP)

Updated on: Mar 11, 2016 7:54 PM IST

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Crufts, touted as the world’s largest dog show featuring unique dog events and competitions, is back again celebrating its 125th anniversary. We bring you the best of it and more. (AFP)

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About 22,000 dogs from 47 countries will be competing in the world famous dog show, which is being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, from March 10 to 13. (REUTERS)

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A Hungarian Puli on the first day of the competition on Thursday. (AFP)

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Two Manchester Terriers — Betty, left, and Mable, right — arrive on day one to participate in the show which concludes on Sunday with the awarding of the supreme champion. (AP)

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Another participant, a Bulldog, awaits its turn as it looks from its cage. (REUTERS)

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Yorkshire Terriers as shown by their owners on the opening day of the contest. (REUTERS)

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The event aims to celebrate every aspect of the role that dogs play in our lives. (REUTERS)

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The first Cruft’s show was held at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington in 1891 with 2,437 entries and 36 breeds. (REUTERS)

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The contest also boasts of a dog activities ring and over 400 trade stands. (AFP)

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The participant dogs will compete in several events including breed-judging, and the obedience and agility championships. (AFP)

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A man stands with his Dalmatians during the first day of the dog show. (REUTERS)

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Dog owners pose with Coton de Tulear pets participating in the event. (AFP)