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Cutest dogs from Crufts Show 2013

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An Afghan Hound is groomed during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013.
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Britain's biggest dog show - Crufts - is in full swing in Birmingham. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs - like this Afghan hound.

A man shakes the paw of a Foxhound during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013
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Dogs in the show are expected to show off how well trained they are. This talented Foxhound is shaking hands with a man. What impeccable manners!

An owner uses hair straighteners whilst grooming her Standard poodle during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013.
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Owners spend a lot of time making their pets look prim and proper. This standard poodle is having its locks straightened.

Crufts Show 2013
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These two shih tzu dogs have had their hair done and are ready to be judged. Dogs compete against others of the same breed to be crowned Best In Class - and one overall winner will be named Best In Show.

Basset Hound Larry after coming third in class at Crufts 2013
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This cool customer is a basset hound called Larry who came third in class in the competition.

A man grooms a poodle during the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 8, 2013
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This pampered pooch is getting the celebrity treatment and having its hair perfected for the show. Competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part.

Dogs arrive for Crufts 2013 at the NEC, Birmingham.
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There's no limousine to drop these pups off at the show - but hopefully their jackets and legwarmers will keep their fur dry in the rain.

A dog arrives wearing a tiger print coat during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham
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This dog is totally on-trend with a tiger stripe onesie! The novelty outfits have been seen on big stars like One Direction and now look like they're taking the canine fashion scene by storm.

A dachshund looks at bloodhounds during Crufts 2013,
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Dogs of every shape and size take part in the competition, from this tiny little daschund to the big, beastly bloodhound.

Crufts Show 2013
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This cute bulldog is a winner in our eyes - he's won our hearts.

Afghan Hounds wear hoods during the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, central England March 7, 2013.
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These Afghan hounds are dressed in their best and ready to impress.

Caitlin, aged 9, sleeps on her Irish wolfhound 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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Competing in the show is hard work, so Caitlin and her Irish wolfhound are having a well deserved nap.