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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.

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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.

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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.

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