Go barking mad, Crufts is back!

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It’s time to go walkies down to Crufts again as the biggest show in the canine calendar returns to Birmingham NEC tomorrow.

This year’s event sees three new breeds showing for the first time – the black and tan coonhound, Russian toy and white Swiss shepherd.

Dogs and their owners at the launch of the Crufts Dogshow at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre
Dogs and their owners at the launch of the Crufts Dogshow at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre

But it’s the good old golden retriever that remains the most popular breed shown at Crufts.

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The annual show runs until Sunday and will see perfectly-preened pets compete in a variety of categories, from agility, to freestyle heelwork, flyball and more.

There will also be a variety of stalls for visitors to browse.

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