Crufts dog show opens in Britain with 200 breeds competing
A Labrador looks out from its bench during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
LONDON (Reuters) - The world's largest dog show, Crufts, opened in Birmingham, England on Thursday, with over 200 breeds hoping to land the main "best in show" award.
Last year's overall winner was Tease, a whippet from Scotland.
This will be the 128th edition of the annual event that attracted 21,000 dogs last year. Entrants will be taking part in a wide range of activities including agility and flyball competitions.
A woman cuddles her Cocker Spaniel during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
As well as British breeds, the return of the Eukanuba World Challenge means that champion dogs from around the world will also be competing.
The event runs at the NEC arena until Sunday.
Pointers are judged during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
(Reporting by Joe Green; editing by Stephen Addison)
A Cocker Spaniel is groomed during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayWelsh Springer Spaniels rest on their bench next to their sleeping owner during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayA handler shows a Pointer during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayA Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is judged during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayA Labrador is judged during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKaySpaniels arrive for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay A dog arrives for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayIrish Setters arrives for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayToy Poodles arrive for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKaySpaniels arrive for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayPointers arrive for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayA Dogue de Bordeaux arrives by bus for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayA Toy Poodle arrives for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayDandie Dinmont Terriers arrive for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayA Weimaraner arrives by bus for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayA Spaniel arrives for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayAn Irish Setter arrives for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKayA Hungarian Vizsla arrives for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain, March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
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