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World's biggest dog show Crufts arrives at NEC

Thousands of dog-lovers will flock to the NEC this week as Crufts arrives in the city

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Blake, the Staffordshire bull terrier, jumps over hurdles during the official launch of Crufts 2017 at the NEC

It’s the world’s biggest dog show – and it’s back. Crufts, the Oscars of the canine world, returns later this week, featuring cute, cuddly and sometimes bizarre-looking dogs. Dog lovers will be flocking to Birmingham’s NEC this weekend in their masses.Around 22,000 dogs from across the world, as well as 150,000 dog lovers, will turn out for the show, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary. It takes place from Thursday until March 12.