Crufts 2022: Proud owners and excited dogs arrive to compete in famous show

Proud owners and their excited dogs arrived in Birmingham this morning to compete in Crufts 2022.

The world's biggest dog show starts today at the National Exhibition Centre and will be running until Sunday, seeing over 20,000 canines across the globe compete to be named Best in Show.

Among the early arrivals was Susan Reilly and her Pyrenean Mountain dog named Boris, who posed for a cute snap in his red bib outside the NEC.

There appeared to be many pairs of dogs arriving together, and one woman was spotting walking her two black miniature poodles in matching leopard print pyjamas.

Susan Reilly and her Pyrenean Mountain Dog called Boris (PA)

Old English sheepdogs are wheeled in a crate into the NEC (PA)

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Another pair of Bearded Collies were being blown by the wind as they arrived in matching dog shoes to protect their paws from the weather.

There was also a woman spotted walking in with her two Saint Bernards who sported stylish leg warmers and colourful bibs.

Another woman walked her Great Dane in a blue vest, while one dog owner wheeled her beautiful white Samoyeds.

A grey bearded collie was thrilled to arrive at the big day and couldn't get inside fast enough.

A bearded collie is walked into the first day of the Crufts Dog Show (PA)

A woman walks two Saint Bernard dogs with coordinating bibs (PA)

A woman walks miniature poodles in matching leopard pyjamas (PA)

Today, dogs of all shapes and sizes will come together under one roof to compete in agility and obedience.

The monumental event is returning for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, after it was cancelled last year.

This year also marks a record-breaking 16 hours of the Crufts TV show broadcast for dog lovers on Channel 4 and More4.

Two Samoyeds arrive ready to compete in Crufts (REUTERS)

A couple of dogue de bordeaux arrive excited for the show (PA)

Paralympics presenter, Sophie Morgan, is the new face of Crufts 2022, alongside three breeds making history at this year's show: the historic Harrier, the versatile European newcomer, the smooth-faced Pyrenean Sheepdog and the cute Hungarian Pumi.

More than just a dog show, Crufts celebrates the many diverse roles that dogs play in our lives and sees competitions such as The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, the Scruffts Family Crossbreed of the Year competition and Obreedience.

A great dane walks in the wind to Birmingham NEC (PA)

Bearded Collies are blown by the wind with matching dog shoes (PA)

Crufts begins at 3pm on TV every day, broadcasting from Birmingham's NEC arena. It starts today, March 10, and will run until Sunday, March 13.

The event culminates with the announcement of the public vote for The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award and then the Best in Show finale on Sunday evening.

For more information on the event, visit the Crufts website.