Go barking mad, Crufts is back!

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

By Mark Drew

Published Mar 6, 2019

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Dog owners and their pets at the NEC ready for the start of Crufts 2019, which kicks off 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

Amanda Orchard with her Russian toy dogs named Pride and Austin at the launch of the Crufts Dog show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre

Russian toy dogs named Pride (left) and Austin at the launch of the Crufts Dog show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre

A golden retriever named Gus, the most popular breed shown at Crufts

Jan Ralph with her Belgian shepherds named Puzzel and Spi, the least popular breed shown

Russian toy dog named Pride (left) and a bichon frise named Henry at Crufts

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

Read more:

Crufts 2019: Full list of arena competitions, displays and times, plus other top events
Crufts 2019: 20 barking mad facts about the Birmingham event
From puppy prizes to most popular breeds: We take a look at the Best in Show winners through the years at Crufts

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.

For more information, click here.