In images: The 'greatest dog show in the world' in Birmingham, England
Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, England is billed as the greatest dog show in the world, seeing dogs from around the globe competing for Best in Show. The Kennel Club event features a wide variety of breeds all vying for top honors.
A Miniature Poodle is prepped for competition in the Breeders Competitions during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
A Miniature Poodle is prepped for competition in the Breeders Competitions during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Miniature Poodle is prepped for competition in the Breeders Competitions during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Miniature Poodle is prepped for competition in the Breeders Competitions during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Miniature Poodle is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Hungarian Puli is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Three Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Miniature Poodle looks on from it's enclosure during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Manchester Terrier is seen in an outfit during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) An Irish Setter is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Labradors rest after competing in the show ring on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) A Weimaraner waits for judging on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) An American Cocker Spaniel is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Spaniel is seen in with a pink neckwarmer during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Canadian Eskimo Dog is groomed by its owner during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Labrador Retriever looks on during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Korthals Griffon licks its owner during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Pomeranian stands on its hind legs during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Echo, an English Cocker Spaniel, waits to go in the parade ring on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) A Bracco Italiano gun dog checks out the competition on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Daniel, an American Cocker Spaniel, has the hair on his coat straightened before going in the parade ring on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Dogs and their owners arrive in wintry weather for the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Dogs and their owners arrive on a chilly and snowy day 1 of CRUFTS Dog Show at NEC Arena on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Getty Images) Dogs and their owners arrive on a chilly and snowy day 1 of CRUFTS Dog Show at NEC Arena on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Getty Images) A dog wearing a woolly hat arrives in wintry weather for the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) An Old English Sheepdog during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Bernese Mountain Dog waits to go in the judging ring on the second day of Crufts Dog Show with dogs in the Working and Pastoral categories competing for awards at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the globe competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) An Old English Sheepdog rests during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A mastiff is petted by an owner on the second day of Crufts Dog Show with dogs in the Working and Pastoral categories competing for awards at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the globe competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) An Old English Sheepdog is groomed by its owner during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Dogues de Bordeaux wait to go in the judging ring on the second day of Crufts Dog Show with dogs in the Working and Pastoral categories competing for awards at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the globe competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) A Newfoundland has its fur blow-dried by its owner ahead of the competition during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Newfoundland is prepared for competition by its owners during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Cancer sufferer Freya Harris, aged eight, and her Australian Shepherd Echo, from Lincolnshire, compete in the show ring on the second day of Crufts Dog Show at the NEC Arena, Freya and Echo went on to win second place reserve in their category on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the globe competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is seen performing in an obedience ring during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) A Portuguese Water Dog barks during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) DM/ ML
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2GettyImages-1472319448.jpg "A Miniature Poodle is prepped for competition in the Breeders Competitions during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3GettyImages-1472319550.jpg "A Miniature Poodle is prepped for competition in the Breeders Competitions during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/4GettyImages-1472319362.jpg "A Miniature Poodle is prepped for competition in the Breeders Competitions during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5GettyImages-1472318993.jpg "A Miniature Poodle is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/6GettyImages-1472317319.jpg "A Hungarian Puli is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/7GettyImages-1472317407.jpg "Three Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/8GettyImages-1472317904.jpg "A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/9GettyImages-1472317928.jpg "A Miniature Poodle looks on from it's enclosure during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/10GettyImages-1472318555.jpg "A Manchester Terrier is seen in an outfit during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/11GettyImages-1472319032.jpg "An Irish Setter is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/12GettyImages-1472320815.jpg "Labradors rest after competing in the show ring on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/13GettyImages-1472320778.jpg "A Weimaraner waits for judging on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/14GettyImages-1472319081.jpg "An American Cocker Spaniel is seen during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/15GettyImages-1472319422.jpg "A Spaniel is seen in with a pink neckwarmer during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/16GettyImages-1472317974.jpg "A Canadian Eskimo Dog is groomed by its owner during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/17GettyImages-1472317666.jpg "A Labrador Retriever looks on during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/18GettyImages-1472317758.jpg "A Korthals Griffon licks its owner during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/19GettyImages-1472317381.jpg "A Pomeranian stands on its hind legs during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/20GettyImages-1472284907.jpg "Echo, an English Cocker Spaniel, waits to go in the parade ring on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/21GettyImages-1472285005.jpg "A Bracco Italiano gun dog checks out the competition on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/22GettyImages-1472284853.jpg "Daniel, an American Cocker Spaniel, has the hair on his coat straightened before going in the parade ring on the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on Gun Dog day on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for four days and the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/23GettyImages-1472262426.jpg "Dogs and their owners arrive in wintry weather for the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/24GettyImages-1472247889.jpg "Dogs and their owners arrive on a chilly and snowy day 1 of CRUFTS Dog Show at NEC Arena on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/25GettyImages-1472248165.jpg "Dogs and their owners arrive on a chilly and snowy day 1 of CRUFTS Dog Show at NEC Arena on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/26GettyImages-1472262406.jpg "A dog wearing a woolly hat arrives in wintry weather for the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1-GettyImages-1472523048.jpg "An Old English Sheepdog during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2-GettyImages-1472522409.jpg "A Bernese Mountain Dog waits to go in the judging ring on the second day of Crufts Dog Show with dogs in the Working and Pastoral categories competing for awards at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the globe competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1472521806.jpg "An Old English Sheepdog rests during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1472522381.jpg "A mastiff is petted by an owner on the second day of Crufts Dog Show with dogs in the Working and Pastoral categories competing for awards at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the globe competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1472522437.jpg "An Old English Sheepdog is groomed by its owner during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1472522458.jpg "Dogues de Bordeaux wait to go in the judging ring on the second day of Crufts Dog Show with dogs in the Working and Pastoral categories competing for awards at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the globe competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1472523170.jpg "A Newfoundland has its fur blow-dried by its owner ahead of the competition during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1472523319.jpg "A Newfoundland is prepared for competition by its owners during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1472548605.jpg "Cancer sufferer Freya Harris, aged eight, and her Australian Shepherd Echo, from Lincolnshire, compete in the show ring on the second day of Crufts Dog Show at the NEC Arena, Freya and Echo went on to win second place reserve in their category on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the globe competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1472555746.jpg "A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is seen performing in an obedience ring during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)")
/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GettyImages-1472556054.jpg "A Portuguese Water Dog barks during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 10, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) DM/ ML")
A Miniature Poodle is prepped for competition in the Breeders Competitions during Day One of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena on March 09, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for Best in Show. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)