Photos: 2013 Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England
March 7, 2013
A Chinese Crested dog is groomed during the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples ( BRITAIN/ )
A Dalmatian rests during the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples ( BRITAIN/ )
A woman parades a Maltese dog for the judges during the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples ( BRITAIN/ )
A woman pushes a dog in a trolley as they arrive for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples ( BRITAIN/ )
Maltese dogs are seen in the show ring on the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. 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. BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images ( 518001755 )
A woman holds her chihuahua during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. 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. BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images ( 518000676 )
A French bull dog (R) and three Boston terriers (L) arrive during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. 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. BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images ( 518000717 )
A Standard poodle wearing a waterproof suit greets her owner during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. 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. BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images ( 518000787 )
An owner arrives with her Chinese Crested dogs during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. 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. BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images ( 518000260 )
Maltese dogs are lined up for the judge during the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples ( BRITAIN/ )
Poodles arrive for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples ( BRITAIN/ )
A boy rests with a Bulldog during the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples ( BRITAIN/ )
Shih Tzu dogs await judging during the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples ( BRITAIN/ )
A woman parades a Maltese dog for the judges during the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples ( BRITAIN/ )
A woman walks with five Irish Wolf Hounds during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. 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. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALLBEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
An owner rests during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. 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. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALLBEN STANSALL,BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
Collars are displayed for sale during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
A Dandie Dinmont Terrier awaits judging during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
Afghan Hounds wear hoods during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
An owner arrives with her Afghan Hound wearing a waterproof suit on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. 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. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALLBEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
A handler stands on a box to get a better view while his Afghan Hound sits on a table during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
A Foxhound yawns during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Afghan hounds relax after being shown on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Owners show their dogs on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
Bailey Bear, a Golden Labradoodle, sits in front of a picture of a cat during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
A judge inspects a long haired Dachshund during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN)
An owner sits alongside her Borzoi dogs during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. 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. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALLBEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
Two Saluki dogs lie on a bench during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Owners prepare to show their dogs on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
Irish Wolfhounds are judged during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: A man gives his Afghan hound a drink after being shown on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
An owner grooms her Airdale Terrier during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. 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. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALLBEN STANSALL,BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Owners watch dogs being shown on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
TOPSHOTS An owner arrives with her dog wearing a waterproof suit on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. 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. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALLBEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
A man wearing a kilt shows an Irish Wolfhound during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
An Afghan Hound is groomed during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. 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. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALLBEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
A girl sits with an Irish Wolfhound during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Dogs relax after being shown on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Owners show their dogs on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
A pug is told to remain seated on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors traveling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
Women groom wire fox terrier dogs on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors traveling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
An Afghan Hound is groomed during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. 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. BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images
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