Mar 7, 2013

2013 Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England

Robert Hamilton 0 Comment World Birmingham, Crufts Dog Show, England

The first day of the Crufts dog show got under way in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show.’

Dogs have been entered into breed judging, Gamekeepers’ classes and the Obedience Championships, including a record number of dogs from overseas. In addition, thousands more dogs will take part in agility, heelwork to music, flyball and a number of other competitions and displays as well as the popular Discover Dogs area.

: Caitlin, aged 9, sleeps on her Irish wolfhound on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. (Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

: Owners show their dogs on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’. (Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

: An Afghan Hound is groomed during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the “Best in Show” category. (Ben Stansall/Getty Images)

: A Saint Bernard dog rests during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England. (Ben Stansall/Getty Images)

: A woman walks with five Irish Wolf Hounds during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England. (Ben Stansall/Getty Images)

: An owner rests during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England. (Ben Stansall/Getty Images)

: Bailey Bear, a Golden Labradoodle, sits in front of a picture of a cat during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: A woman struggles with four Irish Wolfhound dogs during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: A man wearing a kilt shows an Irish Wolfhound during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: A judge inspects a long haired Dachshund during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: A girl sits with an Irish Wolfhound during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: A dog arrives wearing a tiger print coat during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: A dog arrives wearing a scarf during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: A Foxhound yawns during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: Afghan Hounds wear hoods during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: A Dandie Dinmont Terrier awaits judging during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: A man shakes the paw of a Foxhound during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: Collars are displayed for sale during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: Dusty, a short haired Dachshund, stands with two Deer Hounds during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

: Two Saluki dogs lie on a bench during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show. (Darren Staples/Reuters photo)

2013 Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England

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