We've discovered 40 heartwarming photos that show why Crufts is the world's greatest dog show
These 40 classic photos from 133 years of Crufts will melt your heart
A German Short-haired Pointer waiting to go into the judging ring at Crufts, the world's largest international dog show. This annual event takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.
We're celebrating Crufts 2024 with our favourite photos.
Offering a glimpse into the heart of the show, these images reveal the moments of dedication, passion, and camaraderie that define the extraordinary relationship between dogs and their devoted handlers.
40 photos from the Crufts:
A German Short-haired Pointer waiting to go into the judging ring at Crufts. Credit: GettyLabrador Retriever dogs and their handlers take their places in the ring before being judged on the final day of Crufts. Credit: GettyA Red Irish Setter dog is judged on the final day of Crufts 2022. Credit: GettyA Maltese dog rests on its grooming table before being judged at Crufts. Credit: GettyA woman plays with her Japanese Shiba Inu dog at Crufts. Credit: GettyA Pomeranian dog is groomed before being judged. Credit: GettyA Toy Poodle dog is prepared for judging. Credit: GettyA Lhasa Apso is prepared for its moment in the arena. Credit: GettyA Miniature Pinscher dog sits next to a judging arena. Credit: GettyA woman talks to her Welsh Corgi at Crufts. Credit: GettyThe Bulldog judging at Crufts. Credit: GettyA Miniature Poodle is prepped for the Breeders Competition. Credit: GettyA woman grooms her Havanese dog ready for competition. Credit: GettyA Chinese Crested parades with its owner in the judging ring. Credit: GettySunlight casts shadows in the Dalmatian judging ring at Crufts. Credit: GettyAn Afghan Hound and its blonde owner at Crufts. Credit: GettyConan, a Yorkshire Terrier from Spain, parades during the Best in Show at Crufts 2022. Credit: GettyA Jack Russell Terrier in its cage at Crufts. Credit: GettyOne of the halls at the NEC, Birmingham, during Crufts. Credit: GettyAttention to detail: The groomed legs of a Standard Poodle. Credit: GettyVisitors enjoy watching a Bracco Italiano dog in the arena. Credit: GettyA Yorkshire Terrier is prepared ahead of being shown at Crufts: Credit: GettyVisitors wait for the judging to start in one of the rings at Crufts. Credit: GettyDachshunds are judged in the show ring during the breeders competition. Credit: GettyAn American Cocker Spaniel is prepared for day 2 of Crufts. Credit: GettyHungarian Vizsla watch their owner at Crufts. Credit: GettyAn artist at work on side stall at Crufts. Credit: GettycA Chinese Crested dog sits behind spectators viewing a judging ring. Credit: GettyAn Afghan hound is groomed for showing. Credit: GettyA man displays dog-themed tattoos on his calves as he watches the judging. Credit: GettyA quiet moment between dog and owner before competition. Credit: GettyA Basset hound faces the judge at Crufts. Credit: GettyA woman carries her Standard Poodle before going into the arena. Credit: GettyA Pointer coming out of the arena. Credit: GettyHeelwork To Music competition on the first day at Crufts. Credit: GettyYorkshire Terrier mid-groom before competition. Credit: GettyA Cirneco Dell'etna "Kinabula Forlani of Kushka" on show in the judging ring. Credit: GettyA howling Siberian Husky at Crufts. Credit: Getty...And relax. Two Dogue De Bordeaux. Credit: GettyTwo Beagles with a tired owner at Crufts. Credit: Getty
Visiting the show?
Buy tickets to visit this year's show, which takes place from 7 – 10 March at the NEC, Birmingham.
