More than 22,000 dogs are at this year's Crufts dog show. Some owners are hoping to win the coveted best in show award. It has gone ahead despite losing BBC TV coverage and sponsorship.
An Afghan hound called Jack arrives for the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, UK.
Diva belongs to Kim Parris and is a gundog, a Bracco Italiano. The breed has only been in the UK since the 1980s, and even today there are fewer than 300 registered with the Kennel Club.
Spice, Sammy and Billy, three pomeranians at the show, seem to like lots of attention and three veterinary students are on hand to oblige. The pomerainian is popular with many celebrities today.
Some stands provide a technological solution to keeping your dog trim and healthy.
There are more than 187 breeds on show and their owners take great care to prepare their dogs for the big moment.
For Liz Dunhill and her wheaten terrier, Fantasa Blonde Chaos, the hard work was worthwhile as they had just won their class.
A Bedlington terrier and its owner wait in the ring having just paraded in front of the judges.
Weaving amongst the many visitors to the show Indi and his owner, Julie Graham, await their turn in the ring. Despite it being Indi's first Crufts, he looks to be taking it in his stride.
Celebrating happy, healthy dogs
Explore, discover and enjoy the wonderful world of dogs.
With nearly 28,000 happy, healthy dogs enjoying the thrills and excitement of Best In Show with their owners, there's no better place than Crufts to experience and learn about the wonderful world of dogs.
Crufts 2009 dates are 5th – 8th March 2009 at the NEC, Birmingham.
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