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03/07/2013

The Daily Beast - Crufts Dog Show 2013 - Day One

Highlights from the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England.

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A girl sits with an Irish Wolfhound during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013.

 

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An owner arrives with her dog wearing a waterproof suit on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category.

 

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Afghan Hounds wear hoods during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013.

 

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Owners watch dogs being shown on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'.

 

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An owner arrives with her Afghan Hound wearing a waterproof suit on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category.

 

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A Foxhound yawns during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013.

 

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A judge inspects a long haired Dachshund during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013.

 

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A dog arrives wearing a scarf during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013.

 

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Dusty, a short haired Dachshund, stands with two Deer Hounds during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013.

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nice pics!

I grew up at Cruft's with my parents Glyn and Anne Bright and my God-father Donald Becker. Still photos of Schnauzers in the stalls. Albright was the kennel name. Look them up.

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