We’ve discovered 40 heartwarming photos that show why Crufts is the world’s greatest dog show

These 40 classic photos from 133 years of Crufts will melt your heart

By countryfile

Published: Thursday, 07 March 2024 at 01:03 AM

We’re celebrating Crufts 2024 with our favourite photos.

Offering a glimpse into the heart of the show, these images reveal the moments of dedication, passion, and camaraderie that define the extraordinary relationship between dogs and their devoted handlers.

40 photos from the Cruft’s archive:

A German Short-haired Pointer waiting to go into the judging ring at Crufts. Credit: Getty
Labrador Retriever dogs and their handlers take their places in the ring before being judged on the final day of Crufts. Credit: Getty
A Red Irish Setter dog is judged on the final day of Crufts 2022. Credit: Getty
A Maltese dog rests on its grooming table before being judged at Crufts. Credit: Getty
A woman plays with her Japanese Shiba Inu dog at Crufts. Credit: Getty
A Pomeranian dog is groomed before being judged. Credit: Getty
A Toy Poodle dog is prepared for judging. Credit: Getty
A Lhasa Apso is prepared for its moment in the arena. Credit: Getty
A Miniature Pinscher dog sits next to a judging arena. Credit: Getty
A woman talks to her Welsh Corgi at Crufts. Credit: Getty
The Bulldog judging at Crufts. Credit: Getty
A Miniature Poodle is prepped for the Breeders Competition. Credit: Getty
A woman grooms her Havanese dog ready for competition. Credit: Getty
A Chinese Crested parades with its owner in the judging ring. Credit: Getty
Sunlight casts shadows in the Dalmatian judging ring at Crufts. Credit: Getty
An Afghan Hound and its blonde owner at Crufts. Credit: Getty
Conan, a Yorkshire Terrier from Spain, parades during the Best in Show at Crufts 2022. Credit: Getty
A Jack Russell Terrier in its cage at Crufts. Credit: Getty
One of the halls at the NEC, Birmingham, during Crufts. Credit: Getty
Attention to detail: The groomed legs of a Standard Poodle. Credit: Getty
Visitors enjoy watching a Bracco Italiano dog in the arena. Credit: Getty
A Yorkshire Terrier is prepared ahead of being shown at Crufts: Credit: Getty
Visitors wait for the judging to start in one of the rings at Crufts. Credit: Getty
Dachshunds are judged in the show ring during the breeders competition. Credit: Getty
An American Cocker Spaniel is prepared for day 2 of Crufts. Credit: Getty
Hungarian Vizsla watch their owner at Crufts. Credit: Getty
An artist at work on side stall at Crufts. Credit: Getty
cA Chinese Crested dog sits behind spectators viewing a judging ring. Credit: Getty
An Afghan hound is groomed for showing. Credit: Getty
A man displays dog-themed tattoos on his calves as he watches the judging. Credit: Getty
A quiet moment between dog and owner before competition. Credit: Getty
A Basset hound faces the judge at Crufts. Credit: Getty
A woman carries her Standard Poodle before going into the arena. Credit: Getty
A Pointer coming out of the arena. Credit: Getty
Heelwork To Music competition on the first day at Crufts. Credit: Getty
Yorkshire Terrier mid-groom before competition. Credit: Getty
A Cirneco Dell’etna “Kinabula Forlani of Kushka” on show in the judging ring. Credit: Getty
A howling Siberian Husky at Crufts. Credit: Getty
…And relax. Two Dogue De Bordeaux. Credit: Getty
Two Beagles with a tired owner at Crufts. Credit: Getty

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