Day 1 Of The Prestigious Crufts Dog Show In Photos

The 2024 Crufts Dog Show, set to showcase a diverse range of breeds, promises to be a vibrant event for canine enthusiasts from around the globe. Participants are eagerly preparing their dogs for the prestigious competitions, which include agility, obedience, and the coveted Best in Show award. As the world’s largest dog show, Crufts continues to celebrate the unique bond between humans and their furry companions, offering a platform for education, admiration, and community within the dog-loving world. Here are some photos from the first day of the show.

A dog is seen upon arrival on the first day of CRUFTS Dog Show

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 7: A dog is seen upon arrival on the first day of CRUFTS Dog Show at NEC Arena on March 7, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Two Dogs Arrive In Style To NEC Arena

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 7: Dog arrive on the first day of CRUFTS Dog Show at NEC Arena on March 7, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

The Best In Show Trophy Will Be Awarded Sunday Night

Hundreds Of Dogs Will Compete

This Dog’s Style Was Inspired By NBA Referees

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 7: Dogs and their owners arrive on the first day of CRUFTS Dog Show at NEC Arena on March 7, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Hope, Pyrenean mountain dog and owner Claire Church

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 7: Hope, Pyrenean mountain dog and owner Claire Church arrive on the first day of CRUFTS Dog Show at NEC Arena on March 7, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Someone Looks Hungry

Dogs and their owners arrive on the first day

What An Entrance To The Show

Someone Has Their Eye On The Prize

Not Every Dog Has A Pink Carriage

Some Have A Blue One!

A Standard Poodle named Mortis waits patiently to enter the judging ring

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A Standard Poodle named Mortis waits patiently to enter the judging ring at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

A German Shepherd named Rachel, next to her good luck cards

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A German Shepherd named Rachel, next to her good luck cards, as a she waits to compete in the obedience class in Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Standard Poodle named Persei is groomed before entering the judging ring

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A Standard Poodle named Persei is groomed before entering the judging ring at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Persei Looks Ready To Go

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A Standard Poodle is groomed before entering the judging ring at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Can You Check My Email?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A Standard Poodle named sits in its pen before entering the judging ring at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Another Poodle Getting Groomed

A Yorkshire terrier takes to the parade ring

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A Yorkshire terrier takes to the parade ring during crufts at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Look At That Stride

The Red Bow Is A Nice Touch

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A Yorkshire terrier waits to go in the show ring during Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Patiently Waiting Her Turn

What Are You Looking At?

Christopher Furlong/Getty ImagesBIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A Yorkshire terrier is groomed before entering the show ring during Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

An Owner Waiting With His Dogs

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: An owner and dogs wait for judging during Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

An owner takes a vantage point to see the show ring

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: An owner takes a vantage point to see the show ring during Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

A Poodle Gets A Few Snips

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A Poodle is groomed before entering the judging ring at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

It’s Go Time!

A Chineses Crested keeps warm with a jacket

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A Chineses Crested keeps warm with a jacket before going into the show ring during Crufts at NEC on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

English toy terriers takes to the show ring

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: An English toy terriers takes to the show ring during Crufts at the NEC on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Everyone Loves The Toys

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: English toy terriers take to the show ring during Crufts at NEC on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Stine, a four-month-old puppy Chihuahua

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Stine, a four-month-old puppy Chihuahua and too young to compete, takes a walk with his owner as they check out future competition during Crufts at the NEC on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Stine Is Too Young To Compete But Awfully Cute

A competitor waits to enter the show ring

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: A competitor waits to enter the show ring during Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

People tour the trade stands

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: People tour the trade stands during Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Crowds attend Crufts on the first day at the NEC on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.

Standard Poodles on display in the ring

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Standard poodles take to the show ring during Crufts at the National Exhibition Centre on March 07, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Over 24,000 dogs from 220 different breeds take part in Crufts 2024 with hundreds of the most agile and athletic dogs competing in different competitions including agility and flyball and, new for this year, Hoopers – a low-impact and inclusive activity for dogs and owners. The event culminates in the Best in Show 2024 trophy, awarded on Sunday night.