Dozens of beautifully groomed dogs have arrived for the third day of Crufts this morning - to see who will win a set of coveted awards.
Saturday is the Gundog group day of the international dog show, which is being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
Founded by Charles Cruft in the late 19th century and held annually in the Midlands city, Crufts culminates on Sunday with the coveted Best in Show prize.
The third day of action saw dog owners and their pups arrive in Birmingham in the early hours, ready for a busy Super Saturday at the National Exhibition Centre.
The jam-packed day will include the Southern Golden Retrievers Display, the Scruffts Finals and the much-anticipated Gundog Judging.
A number of the early arrivals were staving off the morning chill in colourful jackets, while a group of Golden Retrievers arrived to show off their skills.
Crufts brings more than 150,000 to Birmingham's NEC, with almost 9 million set to tune in and watch on telly; the programme is airing in the UK on Channel 4.
Thursday saw Gundogs take the stage to compete, with points awarded in different categories - YKC Agility Dog of the Year, Vulnerable Breeds Competition and Gamekeepers Competition - for agility, flyball, heelwork and displays.
Dozens of beautifully groomed dogs have arrived for the third day of Crufts this morning - to see who will win a set of coveted awards
Saturday is the Gundog group day of the international dog show, which is being held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham
Founded by Charles Cruft in the late 19th century and held annually in the Midlands city, Crufts culminates on Sunday with the coveted Best in Show prize
The packed daily programme runs from 8:30am in the morning until after dark.
On Thursday, a six-year-old schoolboy made history when he became Crufts’ youngest entrant.
Freddie Osborne and his smooth fox terrier Penny competed alongside adults after qualifying for the world-famous dog show for the first time last year.
The third day of action saw dog owners and their pups arrive in Birmingham in the early hours, ready for a busy Super Saturday at the National Exhibition Centre
The jam-packed day will include the Southern Golden Retrievers Display, the Scruffts Finals and the much-anticipated Gundog Judging
A number of the early arrivals were staving off the morning chill in colourful jackets, while a group of Golden Retrievers arrived to show off their skills
Crufts brings more than 150,000 to Birmingham's NEC, with almost 9 million set to tune in and watch on telly; the programme is airing in the UK on Channel 4
Thursday saw Gundogs take the stage to compete, with points awarded in different categories
Weimaraner judging during Crufts 2025 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham
Irish Setter judging during Crufts 2025 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham
Irish Setter judging during Crufts 2025 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham
Retriever judging during Crufts 2025 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham
Adorable photos show how the pair have been inseparable since the day Freddie was born with Penny always faithfully by his side.
The youngster was given special permission to take the day off school so he could compete at Birmingham's NEC on Thursday.
Freddie, from Bobbington, Staffordshire, said: 'I love dog shows and I love Penny because she’s not just my dog, she’s my best friend.
'I am really looking forward to being with her in the arena.
'At home she likes to lick you, sit on your lap and cuddles. I like going for walks with her as they are fun and gets you fresh air.'
The packed daily programme runs from 8:30am in the morning until after dark
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