Prize pooches get primped and preened for their moment in the spotlight on third day of world’s greatest dog’s show Crufts
- World renowned dog show Crufts continues today with a third day of events at the Birmingham NEC
- There are 222 different breeds and a total of 20,000 dogs taking part at the four-day event
- Among the dogs on display are a trio of pyjama-wearing St Bernard’s and a pair of smiley Samoyeds
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From their fluffy coats, majestic poses and even cosy costumes, these dogs were certainly making a style statement as they arrived for the third day of Crufts.
Thousands of dogs from around the world – and their indulgent owners – have gathered at the Birmingham NEC for the four-day event.
Among the prime pooches on display are a trio of pyjama-wearing St Bernards, a pair of smiley Samoyeds and a fluffy Old English Sheepdog.
The competition, which will culminate with the prestigious Best In Show being awarded on Sunday evening, is going ahead despite concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.
There are 222 different breeds and a total of 20,000 dogs taking part and an estimated 160,000 people are expected to come to Birmingham to watch the competition unfold.
This year’s TV coverage will again be hosted by Clare Balding, while former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffat is presenting a brand new behind the scenes show called Crufts Extra, which is airing on Youtube.
From their fluffy coats, majestic poses and even cosy costumes, these dogs were certainly making a style statement as they arrived for the third day of Crufts
Thousands of dogs from around the world – and their indulgent owners – have gathered at the Birmingham NEC for the four-day event. Pictured: A cheeky Great dane licks its owner’s face
Pictured: A pair of smiley Samoyeds sit on top of their cage as their owner stands alongside them
The competition, which will culminate with the prestigious Best In Show being awarded on Sunday evening, is going ahead despite concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Pictured: An Old English Sheepdog sits on top of a table
This year’s TV coverage will again be hosted by Clare Balding, while former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffat is presenting a brand new behind the scenes show called Crufts Extra, which is airing on Youtube. Pictured: An owner gets a kiss from her Boxer dog
Beautiful! A majestic Dalmatian wears a bejeweled collar as it sits in front of its owner, who can’t help but stroke its ears
So fluffy! A Samoyed dog named ‘Lighto’ appears to grimace as he is groomed by his owner Eve
In his prime! An Old English Sheepdog gets a good brush from its owner, who no doubt hopes her dog will lead her to competition glory
A Boxer named ‘Danlow Chance Ya Luck’ licks its owners face as she reads the show guide and another Boxer watches on
Thousands of owners are competing for prizes in individual breed categories as well as the overall prize, the Best in Show. Pictured: A well-groomed Old English Sheepdog gets a brush from its owner
Can I read too? A Boxer dog looks on excitedly as its owner takes in the Saturday Crufts programme