Crufts 2019: World's biggest dog show returns to Birmingham NEC
PAWalkies - 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.
Getty ImagesLike they just stepped out of the salon - a standard and toy poodle
EPAJagger the old English sheepdog gets a groom
PAAn impressive American cocker spaniel competes on the first day
PAThe cast of TOWIE would be proud - poodles arrive at the NEC
PADid someone say "treat"? Five Irish setters with their owner
PAA Spinone Italiano gets some revision in
PAPride and Henry serve some serious blue steel
PAJan Ralph with her Belgian shepherds named Puzzel and Spi
PAMilli Gunn, from Essex, with pooch Emma, is eager for her dog to impress during the competition
PAStriking a pose on Gundog day
PAPlaying it cool - waiting around during the first day of Crufts
Crufts 2019 takes place at the Birmingham NEC between 7 and 10 March.
