A special moment captured between dog and ownerPhotograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty ImagesWinner of the award for 'Most Relaxed Pose Ever' goes to this sleepy-faced ChihuahuaPhotograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images'Jazz hands': Dog trainer Mary Ray performs heelwork to musicPhotograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images
Extreme grooming backstage for this Shih Tzu dog before it is judged Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty ImagesDoggy-angle photography means it's always advisable to wear clean shoes at CruftsPhotograph: Oli Scarff/Getty ImagesAfter the fifth can of L'Oreal Elnett was applied, Rover was starting to feel less Cheryl Cole, more CherPhotograph: Darren Staples/ReutersSpot swap Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty ImagesNervous handlers backstage at Crufts Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty ImagesThat's the funniest-looking toothbrush we've ever seen ...Photograph: Darren Staples/ReutersIf your wrist gets too tired to hold the lead, don't worry, there's a handy metal scaffold to help you outPhotograph: Oli Scarff/Getty ImagesA procession of Lhasa Apso dogs are judgedPhotograph: Darren Staples/ReutersJet, a Flatcoated Retriever dog and handler Jim Irvine celebrate after winning 'Best in Show' Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images
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