Crufts 2020: Highlights from day one at Birmingham NEC - with pictures and videos
Thousand of handsome hounds and pampered pooches descended on Birmingham yesterday for the start of Crufts.
The NEC event, which runs until Sunday, will see dozens of contests take place each day, as well as stalls and demonstrations.
WATCH highlights from the event here:
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Day one was dedicated to toy and utility dogs. The first day also included agility demonstrations, the East Anglian Staffordshire bull terrier display, flyball, the West Midlands police display, vulnerable breeds competition final and more.
The event will be looking to attract more than 150,000 people and will be home to 27,000 dogs of many various breeds, including a debut of two new breeds - the barbet and the harrier.
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These four legged friends will be competing in numerous disciplines and for the ultimate best in show prize, other competitions include a public vote for the country's favourite crossbreed 'scruffts'.
Visitors can also expect to have a shopping spree whilst attending the event, with more than 400 stalls to shop from including dog food, toys, beds and outdoor clothing for their beloved pets.
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