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2018 - A little girl lies with family dog Ruby, a Great Dane competing at Crufts.

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2012 - A well-dressed man sits with a Saluki dog on his lap during the final day of competition.

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2016 - A handler shows the judges how obedient — and beautiful — her Maltese dog is.

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1969 - Little and large: a Chihuahua and its owner waiting for the judges.

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2006 - Curtain call: a Hungarian Vizsla waits in the stalls before going into the parade ring.

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2012 - A gang of Beagles sit in their kennels while watching the show.

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2015 - Bearded Collies sit on their grooming tables during a hairdressing session.

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1930 - A merry party of prizewinning Sealyham Terriers are admired by members of the public.

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2006 - Chance, an Australian Shepherd from the US, poses next to the trophy after winning Best in Show.

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2008 - Standard Poodle Beau has water sprayed on her by her groomer Lynne Land before going in the parade ring.

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2015 - A Pomeranian is pampered on the first day of the show.

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1935 - Champion Bloodhound Leo of Reynalton being cuddled by Dorothy Horder.

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2006 - An inquisitive Leonberger, a giant dog breed, glances up at its kilted owner as both wait backstage.

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2012 - An Afghan Hound replete in traditional headscarf waits to be judged in the ring.

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2010 - Headliner: a man and his dog practice their routine before entering the judging ring.

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1937 - Baby John Hughes cuddles up with his St. Bernard, called Moltie Mallone.

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2013 - Pleased to meet you! A man shakes the paw of a Foxhound as he wanders backstage at the show.

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2014 - A pair of Irish Setters take a nap before duty calls.

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2005 - A bemused-looking Fox Terrier waits in its allotted bench area before participating in the show.

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1965 - A judge inspecting the entrants in the West Highland White Terrier class.

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2007 - Araki Fabulous Wiliy, a Tibetan Terrier, poses after being awarded the coveted Best In Show award.

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2015 - A dog plays I spy with the camera.

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2013 - It's all legs as an Irish Wolfhound relaxes with its owner.

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1979 - An owner and his dog rest up during a break in the competition.

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2007 - A handsome Schnauzer rests before its turn on the green carpet.

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2017 - A woman wishes her American Cocker Spaniel good luck before meeting the judges.

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2009 - A Pharoah Hound stands proud after winning best puppy in her class.

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1971 - Five red smooth-haired Dachshunds having their day at the show.

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2015 - Owner Arthur Ward stands with his Pyrenean Mountain Dog Cody during an affectionate backstage moment.

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2007 - Looking alert, a Chinese Crested breed is paraded in front of one of the judges.

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2012 - Merlin, an Irish Water Spaniel, is paraded during the Best in Show category.

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1974 - A lone Dalmatian sticks his head outside one of the judging pens.

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2008 - A Bedlington Terrier cools off with an ice cream as the competition heats up.

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2013 - Bailey Bear, a Golden Labradoodle, is dwarfed by an image of a cat backstage during the show.

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2011 - A rather forlorn-looking Boxer looks out of its stall.

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1932 - Proud owner Mrs. K Evers-Swindell with one of her Golden Retrievers.

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2011 - Resembling an exotic carpet, a Komondor dog relaxes before the show.

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2003 - A dog sits outside a bar tethered by a leash while his owner has a drink.

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2008 - Leading role: a dog owner holds his Deerhound while it's judged.

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1957 - A little Whippet named Briarcliffe Belita keeps warm before judging begins.

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2016 - Rumba, a wire haired Dachshund, caught in the spotlight.

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2008 - A line of manicured Yorkshire Terriers sit proudly for the judges.

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2005 - Nico the Poodle yawns during a makeup session.

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1978 - A cute canine contestant is pictured with paper curlers in its hair.

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2008 - Beagles in perfect repose line up with their owners before being judged.

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2009 - An Afghan Hound, still in makeover mode, waits patiently before entering the parade ring.

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2013 - A young girl sleeps on her Irish Wolfhound before the show begins.

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1973 - A trio of Great Danes take a nap while their owners scrutinize the judging.

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2015 - A Maltese dog is groomed to perfection for the final day's judging.

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2011 - Owner Debbie Cheetham, wearing a pair of shoes to match, stands with her Dalmatian after its judging.

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2009 - A lone Yorkshire Terrier walks the judging ring.

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2015 - One-year-old Chihuahua Ebony arrives at Crufts along the green carpet.

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2011 - A man sitting next to a finely groomed Poodle breed can't quite believe what he's seeing.

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2014 - A Great Dane is put through its paces in the judging ring.

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2018 - Tailenders: Dalmatians face the judges.

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2014 - Special attention is given to a Yorkshire Terrier as its owner prepares the dog for judging.

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2018 - Tease, a Whippet and winner of Best in Show, admires the trophy.

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1934 - A general view of judging in progress at the Crufts Dog Show in the Royal Agricultural Hall in London.

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British impresario Charles Alfred Cruft founded the Crufts dog show in 1891. Today, the annual competition is organized by the Kennel Club.

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