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Crufts dog show The Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England, features more than 25,000 dogs.
March 7, 2013
A man shakes the paw of a foxhound during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England.
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An Afghan hound is groomed during the first day of the Crufts dog show. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category.
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A woman struggles with four Irish wolfhound dogs during the first day of the Crufts dog show.
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Dusty, a short-haired dachshund, stands with two deerhounds during Crufts.
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Flyer, a border collie, and Issac, a golden retriever, take a break during the competition. This year, Crufts is held March 7-10 with more than 20,000 dogs from 180 different breeds expected to compete in different categories, with thousands more taking part in competitions and displays.
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Afghan hounds wear hoods at Crufts.
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A girl sits with an Irish wolfhound during the first day of Crufts.
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Women groom wire fox terrier dogs on the first day of Crufts. The show includes dogs from 41 countries.
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Two Saluki dogs lie on a bench during the first day of Crufts.
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A Dandie Dinmont terrier awaits judging.
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An Afghan hound is groomed.
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An Afghan hound is judged during the first day of Crufts.
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A judge inspects a long-haired dachshund.
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Owners show their dogs on the first day of the Crufts dog show. It was first held in 1891.
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Irish wolfhounds are judged during Crufts.
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A West Highland white terrier performs.
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A pug is told to remain seated on the first day of Crufts.
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An owner grooms her Airedale terrier.
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It's a tough life. Dogs relax after the first day of Crufts.
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