Crufts: the best of the show

A special moment captured between dog and owner Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

Winner of the award for 'Most Relaxed Pose Ever' goes to this sleepy-faced Chihuahua Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

'Jazz hands': Dog trainer Mary Ray performs heelwork to music Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

Extreme grooming backstage for this Shih Tzu dog before it is judged Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Doggy-angle photography means it's always advisable to wear clean shoes at Crufts Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

After the fifth can of L'Oreal Elnett was applied, Rover was starting to feel less Cheryl Cole, more Cher Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

Spot swap Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Nervous handlers backstage at Crufts Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images

That's the funniest-looking toothbrush we've ever seen ... Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

If your wrist gets too tired to hold the lead, don't worry, there's a handy metal scaffold to help you out Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

A procession of Lhasa Apso dogs are judged Photograph: Darren Staples/Reuters

Jet, a Flatcoated Retriever dog and handler Jim Irvine celebrate after winning 'Best in Show' Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images