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Crufts 2020: Highlights from day one at Birmingham NEC - with pictures and videos

Thousand of handsome hounds and pampered pooches descended on Birmingham yesterday for the start of Crufts.

By Rebecca Sayce
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A dog wearing a onesie covered in Union flags arrive at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

The NEC event, which runs until Sunday, will see dozens of contests take place each day, as well as stalls and demonstrations.

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Day one was dedicated to toy and utility dogs. The first day also included agility demonstrations, the East Anglian Staffordshire bull terrier display, flyball, the West Midlands police display, vulnerable breeds competition final and more.

The event will be looking to attract more than 150,000 people and will be home to 27,000 dogs of many various breeds, including a debut of two new breeds - the barbet and the harrier.

A woman wears a face mask whilst grooming her Miniature Schnauzer at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
A Pomeranian waits to be judged at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show

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These four legged friends will be competing in numerous disciplines and for the ultimate best in show prize, other competitions include a public vote for the country's favourite crossbreed 'scruffts'.

Visitors can also expect to have a shopping spree whilst attending the event, with more than 400 stalls to shop from including dog food, toys, beds and outdoor clothing for their beloved pets.

Check out our gallery of pictures from the first day of Crufts:

Cages holding dogs are wheeled in to the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
A pair of Dalmatians arrive at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
A woman carries a dog wearing a head scarf as she arrives at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
A dog in a pet travel stroller arrives at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
A woman pushes a dog in a pet travel stroller as they arrive at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
Early arrivals at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
Dogs in pet travel strollers arrive at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
Early arrivals at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
Dogs arrive at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
Dogs and their owners arrive at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
Dogs and their owners arrive at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
Dogs and their owners arrive at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
A woman wears a face mask whilst grooming her Miniature Schnauzer at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
People use hand sanitizer as they arrive at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
German Spitzs at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) for the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
A toy poodle sits on its owner lap at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC) during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show
A poodle is prepared for showing during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A poodle is prepared for showing during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A woman wears a face mask whilst petting her Miniature Schnauzer during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A woman wears a face mask whilst petting her Miniature Schnauzer during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A woman wears a face mask during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A Bulldog is judged during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC). PA Photo. Picture date: Thursday March 5, 2020. See PA story ANIMALS Crufts. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.
A Poodle is prepared for showing during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A Maltese dog in the judging ring during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A Shih Tzu waits to be groomed during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A Bichon Frise is groomed during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A woman and her Yorkshire Terrier during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A Yorkshire Terrier during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A Yorkshire Terrier during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
A Yorkshire Terrier during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Lloyd the Italian Greyhound/Whippet cross with groomer Valter Andrade at the launch of a pop-up spa designed for dogs to use on their way to this year's Crufts, at Roadchef in Norton Cane
Lloyd the Italian Greyhound/Whippet cross at the launch of a pop-up spa designed for dogs to use on their way to this year's Crufts, at Roadchef in Norton Canes
Golden Retrievers Hugo and Huxley at the launch of a pop-up spa designed for dogs to use on their way to this year's Crufts, at Roadchef in Norton Canes.

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