Friday 11 March 2022

Strike a paws! Crufts hopefuls step out in stylish prints, rainbow onesies and headscarves as world's biggest dog show continues in Birmingham

 

  • Stylish pooches arrived at biggest dog show in the world today in Birmingham
  • Second day of the event saw dogs donning colourful prints and vibrant onesies 
  • Show returns this year after being cancelled in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic

A parade of adorable pooches hit the streets of Birmingham today as Crufts returned for the event's second day. 

Canines were seen arriving wearing an array of stylish outfits including onesies with fashionable prints, rainbow coats and an adorable knitted bonnet. 

Among the early arrivals was an adorable long haired dachshund, two greyhounds donning multicoloured outfits and a pair of poodles dressed in some very trendy black and gold ensembles.

Owners and pets and will see canines from around the world will compete in agility and obedience competitions over the next three days with one being named best in show on Sunday.  

Poodles stepped out in Birmingham in chain-print onesies with furr cuffs as day two of Crufts got underway

Poodles stepped out in Birmingham in chain-print onesies with furr cuffs as day two of Crufts got underway 

Canines ready to walk the catwalk arrived wearing an array of stylish outfits, including this pair of greyhounds donning rainbow coats

Canines ready to walk the catwalk arrived wearing an array of stylish outfits, including this pair of greyhounds donning rainbow coats 

An adorable pair of Greyhounds donned matching rainbow coats as they arrived at the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre
An adorable pair of Greyhounds donned matching rainbow coats as they arrived at the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre

An adorable pair of Greyhounds donned matching rainbow coats as they arrived at the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre

One dog donned an adorable knitted bonnet as they arrived for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show

One dog donned an adorable knitted bonnet as they arrived for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show

Rocking a stylish head scarf, an Afghan hound arrived for the second day of the event at the NEC in Birmingham

Rocking a stylish head scarf, an Afghan hound arrived for the second day of the event at the NEC in Birmingham

Looking incredibly stylish, one Afghan hound rocked a white and red monochrome headscarf
The dog's owner paired his look with a pair of blue and black booties

Looking incredibly stylish, one Afghan hound rocked a white and red monochrome headscarf paired with blue and black booties 

Owners and their dogs arrive for the Terrier and Hound day at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham today

Owners and their dogs arrive for the Terrier and Hound day at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham today 

One hound arrived at the event wearing a space-themed onesie featuring multicoloured stars and planets

One hound arrived at the event wearing a space-themed onesie featuring multicoloured stars and planets  

Three pooches donned matching rainbow striped onesies as they arrived at the second day of Crufts 2022

Three pooches donned matching rainbow striped onesies as they arrived at the second day of Crufts 2022

One excited pooch stood up on his hind legs while donning a rainbow onesie at the prestigious event today

One excited pooch stood up on his hind legs while donning a rainbow onesie at the prestigious event today 

Ready to strike a paws! A pair of adorable bichon frise dogs looked delighted to attend the second day of the prestigious event, held at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Ready to strike a paws! A pair of adorable bichon frise dogs looked delighted to attend the second day of the prestigious event, held at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

One fashionable Afghan Hound donned black booties paired with a glittery knitted ensemble complete with black netting and tassels
One fashionable Afghan Hound donned black booties paired with a glittery knitted ensemble complete with black netting and tassels

One fashionable Afghan Hound donned black booties paired with a glittery knitted ensemble complete with black netting and tassels 

Three Wire Haired Dachshunds arrived on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham this morning

Three Wire Haired Dachshunds arrived on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham this morning 

A group of terriers were among the arrivals at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham for Crufts

A group of terriers were among the arrivals at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham for Crufts  

Welcoming over 20,000 dogs of all shapes and sizes under one roof, Crufts 2022 began on Thursday and will culminate with the prestigious Best in Show on Sunday. 

The official launch of the event at the NEC in Birmingham comes after being cancelled in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

With around 200 breeds vying for the Best in Show title, this year's event will see a record-breaking 16 hours broadcast for dog-lovers across the UK on Channel 4 and More4. 

Alongside the ever popular fast-paced agility and flyball competitions, Crufts 2022 will feature competitions such as The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, celebrating dogs who have helped their owners. 

One early arrival hoping to bag Best in Show was seen donning a burgundy coat and a purple scarf decorated with white stars

One early arrival hoping to bag Best in Show was seen donning a burgundy coat and a purple scarf decorated with white stars

This Greyhound donned a blue and purple tartan outfit as they arrived at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre today

This Greyhound donned a blue and purple tartan outfit as they arrived at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre today 

A pair of Greyhounds donned bright pink coats with purple collars as they arrived at the dog event today

A pair of Greyhounds donned bright pink coats with purple collars as they arrived at the dog event today 

Dogs arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham this morning

Dogs arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham this morning 

Owners walked their dogs as they arrived on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre

Owners walked their dogs as they arrived on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre

Owners were seen walking three Greyhounds wearing matching purple jackets ahead of the event today

Owners were seen walking three Greyhounds wearing matching purple jackets ahead of the event today 

One owner was seen pushing a cage as her Dachshund trotted along beside her on the second day of Crufts

One owner was seen pushing a cage as her Dachshund trotted along beside her on the second day of Crufts 

One dog was seen travelling to the event venue in style as another adorable pooch trotted along behind him ahead of competing at the second day of Crufts 2022

One dog was seen travelling to the event venue in style as another adorable pooch trotted along behind him ahead of competing at the second day of Crufts 2022 

One poodle was seen staring up at their owner ahead of competing in the second day of Crufts 2022

One poodle was seen staring up at their owner ahead of competing in the second day of Crufts 2022

A group of bichon frise dogs were seen arriving on the second day of the renowned dog show this morning

A group of bichon frise dogs were seen arriving on the second day of the renowned dog show this morning 

With around 200 breeds vying for the Best in Show title - including this adorable long haired dachshund -  this year's event will see a record-breaking 16 hours broadcast for dog-lovers across the UK

With around 200 breeds vying for the Best in Show title - including this adorable long haired dachshund -  this year's event will see a record-breaking 16 hours broadcast for dog-lovers across the UK

Among the early arrivals was a group of terriers and one Chinese crested dog wearing a very stylish purple onesie

Among the early arrivals was a group of terriers and one Chinese crested dog wearing a very stylish purple onesie 

One owner was seen walking his group of Greyhounds wearing matching burgundy coats ahead of the second day of Crufts 2022

One owner was seen walking his group of Greyhounds wearing matching burgundy coats ahead of the second day of Crufts 2022

Owners were seen transporting their pooches in mobile carriers as they arrived at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) today

Owners were seen transporting their pooches in mobile carriers as they arrived at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) today 

Two hounds donned matching brown coats decorated with multicoloured spots as they arrived at the event

Two hounds donned matching brown coats decorated with multicoloured spots as they arrived at the event 

A group of Basset Hound's arrived on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

A group of Basset Hound's arrived on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham 

Two poodles arrived alongside their owner on the second day of the prestigious dog event in Birmingham today

Two poodles arrived alongside their owner on the second day of the prestigious dog event in Birmingham today 

Parson Russell Terrier's arrived on the second day of Crufts 2022 donning purple velour onesies

Parson Russell Terrier's arrived on the second day of Crufts 2022 donning purple velour onesies 

Arriving at Crufts 2022 was a Greyhound donning a coat decorated with a leopard print collar

Arriving at Crufts 2022 was a Greyhound donning a coat decorated with a leopard print collar 

An Old English Sheepdog arrives on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

An Old English Sheepdog arrives on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham 

Crufts returns this year after it was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic and a group of terriers were seen on their way to the event

Crufts returns this year after it was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic and a group of terriers were seen on their way to the event 

One stylish Afghan Hound arrived at the dog event donning a knitted bonnet and bright yellow booties

One stylish Afghan Hound arrived at the dog event donning a knitted bonnet and bright yellow booties 

Donning a brown bonnet and yellow shoes, an Afghan Hound arrives on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham
Donning a brown bonnet and yellow shoes, an Afghan Hound arrives on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham

Donning a brown bonnet and yellow shoes, an Afghan Hound arrives on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham

An Old English Sheepdog donned a red  scarf around their neck as they arrived for the Terrier and Hound day at the National Exhibition Centre

An Old English Sheepdog donned a red  scarf around their neck as they arrived for the Terrier and Hound day at the National Exhibition Centre

Two Greyhounds donned bright pink and space-themed, multicoloured coats as they arrived at the event

Two Greyhounds donned bright pink and space-themed, multicoloured coats as they arrived at the event 

A Basset Hound walks with his owner as they arrive on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show

A Basset Hound walks with his owner as they arrive on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show

A Basset Hound is seen arriving on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham
English Mastiff arrives on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham

A Basset Hound and English Mastiff are seen arriving on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham

A pair of Bedlington Terrier's arrived on the second day of Crufts for the Terrier and Hound day

A pair of Bedlington Terrier's arrived on the second day of Crufts for the Terrier and Hound day

Dogs arriving for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre wearing colourful jackets

Dogs arriving for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre wearing colourful jackets 

Meanwhile the Scruffts Family Crossbreed of the Year competition will see breeds compete against each other in teams to prove who is the 'goodest dog'.

The show will see various breeds returning from near extinction or competing for the first time - with 19 Harriers vying for the 'top dog' Best in Show crown for the first time since 1898. 

The Harrier is an ancient, medium-sized, British scenthound breed, like a small Foxhound, but larger than a Beagle. 

This specialist breed was recognised by The Kennel Club in 2020, after Harriers had all but disappeared in the UK in the 1920s.

In 2021, a revival year for the breed, The Kennel Club registered 38 Harrier puppies and there are 19 competing at Crufts 2022 for the Best in Show crown – for the first time in over 120 years. 

Meanwhile the Smooth Faced Pyrenean Sheepdog will compete for the Best in Show title at Crufts for the first time ever, after being recognised as the 222nd breed by The Kennel Club last year. There are just two competing for Best in Show at Crufts 2022.  

A group of greyhounds arrived at the prestigious event wearing adorable blue coats decorated with white stars

A group of greyhounds arrived at the prestigious event wearing adorable blue coats decorated with white stars 

Owners were seen transporting their pooches to the event at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on the second day of Crufts 2022

Owners were seen transporting their pooches to the event at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on the second day of Crufts 2022 

One early arrival hoping to bag  Best in Show was seen donning a burgundy coat and a purple scarf decorated with white stars

One early arrival hoping to bag  Best in Show was seen donning a burgundy coat and a purple scarf decorated with white stars 

One adorable Afghan Hound arrived at the event today wearing a glittery knitted bonnet
One adorable Afghan Hound arrived at the event today wearing a glittery knitted bonnet

One adorable Afghan hound arrived at the event today, which was postponed for two years due to Covid, wearing a glittery knitted bonnet 

An excited group of greyhounds rushed towards the event venue ahead of competing at Crufts 2022

An excited group of greyhounds rushed towards the event venue ahead of competing at Crufts 2022 

Two pooches arrived at the second day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Two pooches arrived at the second day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) 

Owners and their dogs arrive arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre

Owners and their dogs arrive arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre

Dogs arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham this morning

Dogs arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham this morning 

A group of dogs wearing matching blue coats decorated with stars arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 with their owners

A group of dogs wearing matching blue coats decorated with stars arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 with their owners 

Greyhounds donning colourful jackets arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre

Greyhounds donning colourful jackets arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre

A trio of dogs wearing matching blue coats decorated with stars arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022

A trio of dogs wearing matching blue coats decorated with stars arrive on the second day of Crufts 2022

Dogs arrive in a cage on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

Dogs arrive in a cage on the second day of Crufts 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

A favourite of Crufts TV presenter Clare Balding, the Hungarian Pumi is also newcomer to the UK, recognised by The Kennel Club in 2015 and first seen at Crufts in 2016 in various import breed classes and activities, like agility.

For Crufts 2022, the 31 Hungarian Pumis competing will have their own breed classes for the first time and will be vying for the Best in Show title.  

Yesterday's launch also saw Paralympics presenter Sophie Morgan take her place as host for Crufts on Channel 4. 

Speaking at the launch earlier this week, Sophie commented: 'I'm so happy Crufts is back! Every dog has its day at this amazing event and these three breeds making history are among them. 

'I can't wait for the show to officially begin on Thursday and to be a part of it, and meet lots more dogs!'



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