Thursday, 7 March 2024

Crufts 2024: World's most prestigious dog show kicks off as pooches and their owners make a very stylish arrival on day one of the competition

 The most prestigious canine competition in the world has kicked off in Birmingham - featuring some very stylish looks from pooches and their owners.

Day one of Crufts 2024 saw pets from all around the world arrive to compete in categories such as agility and obedience, with the world-class Best In Show title to be awarded on Sunday. 

One Pyrenean mountain dog showed off some impressive balance and prowess as she was seen excitedly measuring up to give kisses to her owner Claire while standing on her hind legs.

Elsewhere two adorable Collies walked alongside each other as one sported a colourful jacket adorned with dragon wings. 

Other pooches sported sweet patterned ponchos while others had their fur and ears decorated into intricate stylings - seemingly in preparation to look their best for the revered event.

Some pets preferred to be transported in rather than walk - ranging from a tiny, fluffy black and white dog being wheeled in  a pink baby carriage to a bulldog patiently sitting in a shopping cart.

The most prestigious canine competition in the world has kicked off in Birmingham - featuring some very stylish looks from pooches and their owners

The most prestigious canine competition in the world has kicked off in Birmingham - featuring some very stylish looks from pooches and their owners

Fabulous accessories adorned some of the dogs, with pooches wearing sparkly pink headscarves, jumpers and onesies.

Snaps showing the arrivals feature a cohort of very excited canines with their grinning owners, as the competition kicks off. 

Crufts, which has been running since 1891 and is currently organised by The Kennel Club, is considered the most prestigious canine competition in the world.

This year's pampered pooches include Dougal - an adorable 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier and member of the Good Citizen display team, who looked unbelievably cute as he posed among spring daffodils at the photocall at the National Exhibition Centre earlier this week.

Dougal looked tiny as he posed with Irish Wolfhound Killoughery Rockefella, aged two, as the pair made an adorable big and small duo with Dougal managing to stand between his legs. 

And poodle Ruben put on a magnificent display as he jumped over a bar, showing a display of impressive agility.  

The arrivals are just a few of more than 24,000 dogs heading to Birmingham ahead of this year's competition. 

The show is traditionally split into four main categories: gundog, working and pastoral, terrier and hound, and utility and toy.

Day one of Crufts 2024 saw pets from all around the world arrive to compete in categories such as agility and obedience, with the world-class Best In Show title to be awarded on Sunday

Day one of Crufts 2024 saw pets from all around the world arrive to compete in categories such as agility and obedience, with the world-class Best In Show title to be awarded on Sunday

Elsewhere two adorable Collies walked alongside each other as one sported a colourful jacket adorned with dragon wings

Elsewhere two adorable Collies walked alongside each other as one sported a colourful jacket adorned with dragon wings

One group of greyhounds sported some very glamorous matching ensembles in Birmingham today

One group of greyhounds sported some very glamorous matching ensembles in Birmingham today

Some pets preferred to be transported in rather than walk - ranging from a tiny, fluffy black and white dog being wheeled in a pink baby carriage - to a bulldog patiently sitting in a shopping cart

Some pets preferred to be transported in rather than walk - ranging from a tiny, fluffy black and white dog being wheeled in a pink baby carriage - to a bulldog patiently sitting in a shopping cart

One hound made a tentatively nervous approach to today's event at the National Exhibition Centre

One hound made a tentatively nervous approach to today's event at the National Exhibition Centre

This poodle very glamorously looked away from the camera as they arrived for day one of Crufts

This poodle very glamorously looked away from the camera as they arrived for day one of Crufts

Pictured: A standard poodle is groomed by their owner during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

Pictured: A standard poodle is groomed by their owner during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

A poodle is groomed at the national exhibition centre in Birmingham at today's exciting canine event

A poodle is groomed at the national exhibition centre in Birmingham at today's exciting canine event

A toy poodle pictured getting its fur camera-ready as owners groom their pets on day one of Crufts

A toy poodle pictured getting its fur camera-ready as owners groom their pets on day one of Crufts

People observe a showring with their Vizsla during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham

People observe a showring with their Vizsla during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham

Pictured: A very pleased poodle playing with a soft toy during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

Pictured: A very pleased poodle playing with a soft toy during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

A poodle enjoys being groomed
A dog at today's event

Pictured: A very stylish poodle preps for the competition on day one of the celebrated Crufts show

The dogs enjoyed some grooming as day one of the Crufts show kicked off in Birmingham earlier

The dogs enjoyed some grooming as day one of the Crufts show kicked off in Birmingham earlier

A very well-groomed poodle was pictured enjoying the Crufts dog show in Birmingham on day one of the event

A very well-groomed poodle was pictured enjoying the Crufts dog show in Birmingham on day one of the event

Pictured: A very animated Poodle seen in the showring during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

Pictured: A very animated Poodle seen in the showring during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

Two adorable Yorkshire Terriers fixing up their tresses with chic bows during today's show in Birmingham

Two adorable Yorkshire Terriers fixing up their tresses with chic bows during today's show in Birmingham

Pictured: A Bichon Frise is groomed during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the National Exhibition Centre

Pictured: A Bichon Frise is groomed during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the National Exhibition Centre

The Crufts show saw some very excited pets getting their coats trimmed and perfectly styled for today

The Crufts show saw some very excited pets getting their coats trimmed and perfectly styled for today

Pictured: Bianca - a Miniature Poodle - being groomed by her owner for today's Crufts festivities

Pictured: Bianca - a Miniature Poodle - being groomed by her owner for today's Crufts festivities

A Yorkshire terrier waits to go in the show ring
A Standard Poodle named Persei is groomed

The Crufts dog show saw an animated cohort of pooches getting groomed on day one of the competition

The dogs put on a glamorous display
Many enjoyed fun accesories

A Yorkshire terrier takes to the parade ring during crufts at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham today 

Pictured: A Yorkshire terrier being grromed before entering the show ring during day one of Crufts

Pictured: A Yorkshire terrier being grromed before entering the show ring during day one of Crufts

This Poodle enjoyed being groomed before entering the judging ring at the National Exhibition Centre

 This Poodle enjoyed being groomed before entering the judging ring at the National Exhibition Centre

An owner and dogs wait for judging during Crufts on day one of the celebrated canine event kicking off today

An owner and dogs wait for judging during Crufts on day one of the celebrated canine event kicking off today

Pictured: An English Bulldog walking in the showring during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

Pictured: An English Bulldog walking in the showring during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show 

A cohort of English Bulldogs explored the showroom during day one of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham

A cohort of English Bulldogs explored the showroom during day one of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham

Pictured: A handler with their Pekingese eyeing up the competition during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

Pictured: A handler with their Pekingese eyeing up the competition during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

Fabulous accessories adorned some of the dogs, with pooches wearing sparkly pink headscarves, jumpers and onesies

Fabulous accessories adorned some of the dogs, with pooches wearing sparkly pink headscarves, jumpers and onesies

One fluffy white dog put on a stylish display with a glittering pink headscarf and hair tie while arriving

One fluffy white dog put on a stylish display with a glittering pink headscarf and hair tie while arriving 

This was pooch was more than ready for their close-up as they showed their accessories off for the camera

This was pooch was more than ready for their close-up as they showed their accessories off for the camera

The dog showed off some impressive skills
Hope stood on her hind legs

One Pyrenean mountain dog showed off some impressive balance and prowess as she was seen excitedly measuring up to give kisses to her owner Claire while standing on her hind legs

One dog looked ready for action
This canine seems ready for the competition

The dogs ranged in everything from build, fur colour and breed but all had one thing in common - an incredible sense of style 

Pictured: A very stylish cohort of dogs and owners arriving on the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

Pictured: A very stylish cohort of dogs and owners arriving on the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham was filled to the brim with adorable dogs ready to compete

The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham was filled to the brim with adorable dogs ready to compete

The event has brought pets and owners from all over the world to compete in the prestigious event

The event has brought pets and owners from all over the world to compete in the prestigious event

One dog had its fur and ears tied up
Another pooch looked happy to be there

Dogs sported the best and coziest in canine fashion as they arrived at the revered event, ready for action 

This Basset Hound appeared apprehensive at their owner arrived at the competition in Birmingham today

This Basset Hound appeared apprehensive at their owner arrived at the competition in Birmingham today

Molly, a 12-year-old Pekingese fixed the camera with a very sweet smile as she enjoyed today's outing

Molly, a 12-year-old Pekingese fixed the camera with a very sweet smile as she enjoyed today's outing

Pictured: An owner arriving with her Deerhound called Tam and Italian Greyhound called Reuben

Pictured: An owner arriving with her Deerhound called Tam and Italian Greyhound called Reuben

Reuben excitedly stood on their hind legs as Tam patiently and stoically watched on at the event

Reuben excitedly stood on their hind legs as Tam patiently and stoically watched on at the event

This Chow Chow dog appeared to be excited for the day's events as they followed their owner in

This Chow Chow dog appeared to be excited for the day's events as they followed their owner in

This white pug showed off its incredible sense of style with a black and pink knitted sweater vest

This white pug showed off its incredible sense of style with a black and pink knitted sweater vest 

When the competition began in 1891 it was founded by Charles Cruft, a dog biscuit salesman.

Mr Cruft had had previous experience with dog shows, having been involved with the canine section at the Paris exhibition in 1889. 

When he brought the show to the UK two years later at the Albert Hall in Islington, it was considered a resounding success. 

After 2,500 submissions were received, the appetite for the competition among the general public was clear. 

This bulldog looked to be leisurely enjoying its ride to the event as day one of Crufts has officially kicked off

This bulldog looked to be leisurely enjoying its ride to the event as day one of Crufts has officially kicked off

One pooch appeared to be very relaxed as they were wheeled into the competition for today's event

One pooch appeared to be very relaxed as they were wheeled into the competition for today's event

Snaps showing the arrivals feature a cohort of very excited canines with their grinning owners, as the competition kicks off

Snaps showing the arrivals feature a cohort of very excited canines with their grinning owners, as the competition kicks off

Crufts , which has been running since 1891 and is currently organised by The Kennel Club, is considered the most prestigious canine competition in the world

Crufts , which has been running since 1891 and is currently organised by The Kennel Club, is considered the most prestigious canine competition in the world

The arrivals are just a few of more than 24,000 dogs heading to Birmingham ahead of this year's competition

The arrivals are just a few of more than 24,000 dogs heading to Birmingham ahead of this year's competition

The show is traditionally split into four main categories: gundog, working and pastoral, terrier and hound, and utility and toy

The show is traditionally split into four main categories: gundog, working and pastoral, terrier and hound, and utility and toy

When the competition first began in 1891 it was founded by Charles Cruft, a dog biscuit salesman

When the competition first began in 1891 it was founded by Charles Cruft, a dog biscuit salesman

Mr Cruft had had previous experience with dog shows, having been involved with the canine section at the Paris exhibition in 1889

Mr Cruft had had previous experience with dog shows, having been involved with the canine section at the Paris exhibition in 1889

Dog lover Queen Victoria even entered her pooches in several categories, with the royal dogs picking up three awards.

For more than a century, Crufts has remained the most prestigious dog competition in the world.

This year's competition will begin on Thursday March 7 and conclude on Mother's Day, Sunday March 10. 

Last month, the Kennel Club, which runs Crufts, revealed the finalists of its annual Kennel Club Hero Dog Award.

When he brought the show to the UK two years later at the Albert Hall in Islington, it was considered a resounding success

When he brought the show to the UK two years later at the Albert Hall in Islington, it was considered a resounding success

After 2,500 submissions were received, the appetite for the competition among the general public was clear

After 2,500 submissions were received, the appetite for the competition among the general public was clear

Pictured: Visitors and exhibitors arriving for the first day of Crufts Dog Show at the National Exhibition Centre

Pictured: Visitors and exhibitors arriving for the first day of Crufts Dog Show at the National Exhibition Centre

These dogs sported some adorable purple onesies as they stepped into the Dog Show earlier today

These dogs sported some adorable purple onesies as they stepped into the Dog Show earlier today

More than 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers - a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners

More than 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers - a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners

The celebrated event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, which will be awarded on Sunday night

The celebrated event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, which will be awarded on Sunday night

This cohort of very chic bedazzled Italian Greyhounds looked ready for action as they arrive for the event

This cohort of very chic bedazzled Italian Greyhounds looked ready for action as they arrive for the event

Pictured: One fluffy white dog made a confident stride as it arrived for the first day of the competition

Pictured: One fluffy white dog made a confident stride as it arrived for the first day of the competition 

The pooch appeared to have kicked off preparations with special bands in their hair and ears today

The pooch appeared to have kicked off preparations with special bands in their hair and ears today

From a Golden Retriever who has helped her owner overcome chronic illness to a Belgian Malinois who saved lives in the aftermath of Turkey's earthquake, these dogs have all earned the title of hero.

But, only one can be crowned as the UK's number one hero hound. 

So, as the public vote for the winner opens, MailOnline met with the finalists and their owners to learn more about these intrepid pups. 

The winner of the Kennel Club Hero Dog award will be chosen by public vote which opens from today until 4pm Sunday March 10. 

You can head to the Kennel Club website to vote for your favourite. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13168099/Crufts-2024-Worlds-prestigious-dog-show.html



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