Crufts dog show

Oriel the Weimaraner waits for his turn in the parade ring. He's probably really excited on the inside ... Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Weimaraners pose for judges in the parade ring. We're not seeing enough 'smiling with the eyes', where's Tyra Banks when you need her? Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

A toy Poodle Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

A German Shorthaired Pointer and its owners have a well-earned break backstage Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

A Border Collie takes part in the agility competition. We're betting there's a can of Pedigree Chum just behind the camera's lens Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

This many good luck cards can't be a good sign, surely? Photograph: Simon Dawson/AP

A man rests with his German Shorthaired Pointers Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

A Golden Retriever is groomed with the tiniest comb ever, ready for the parade ring Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

A Border Collie is pictured during a Fly Ball competition Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

A Dogue de Bordeaux has his teeth cleaned during a demonstration by a vet. He doesn't exactly look like he's enjoying it Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

It's a hard life ... Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Little and large seem to be getting along alright Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

Probably a bit too small to take on a ten tonne moggy Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images