As Crufts starts, can you score 10/10 on our dog breed picture quiz?
Britain's most elite pooches are strutting their stuff as the annual Crufts dog show gets underway in Birmingham. Thousands of canines and their owners are expected for the contest, which is now in its 134th year.
Founded in 1891 by Charles Cruft, a former worker at a dog biscuit company, the event gradually outgrew its former home at London's Royal Agricultural Hall, relocating to the West Midlands to mark its centenary year.
Now run by the Kennel Club the competition bills itself as "recognising the significant impact that our faithful companions have on our lives and the encouragement they provide during challenging times".
Its enduring success highlights just how much the country is a nation of dog lovers, with more than half of Brits describing themselves as 'very comfortable' around dogs.
But does your affection for four-legged friends match your knowledge?
Try our quiz below to find out.
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Crufts 2025 launch: history, controversy and what to expect from the world's greatest dog show (The Standard)
Icelandic sheepdog, breed mentioned by Shakespeare, is a pedigree at last (The Guardian)
Vote open to public to crown UK's most heroic dog in Crufts award (PA)
Dalmatian banned by Crufts after 'happy tail syndrome' operation (The Telegraph)
Dreadlocked dogs surge in popularity at Crufts this year (The Telegraph)
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