Crufts 2023 | Pics from the World's Greatest Dog show in Britain

Tens of thousands of dogs and their owners thronged to the world's biggest dog show, as Britain's famous Crufts Dog show made a comeback after a hiatus of two-year. Here are some best pictures from Britain's Crufts dog show.

Tens of thousands of dogs and their owners flocked to the Tens of thousands of dogs and their owners flocked to the world's biggest dog show, as Crufts made a comeback after a two-year hiatus. Credit: Reuters Photoworld's biggest dog show, as Crufts made a comeback after a two-year absence. Credit: Reuters Photo

The last edition was in March 2020, just before Britain locked down as coronavirus swept across the globe and before the country geared up to leave the European Union after Brexit. Credit: Reuters Photo

This time round, the invasion of Ukraine hangs over the four-day event, after organisers The Kennel Club banned the attendance of Russian owners and their dogs. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Kennel Club's decision affects about 30 Russian owners and breeders and 51 dogs that had been due to participate in the show, which was first held in 1891. Credit: AFP Photo

A woman grooms a Standard Poodle dog on the final day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England. Credit: AFP Photo

Women discuss accessories for a Yorkshire Terrier dog on the final day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Credit: AFP Photo

A dog owner prepares her Yorkshire Terrier for competing on the fourth day at the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, Britain. Credit: PTI Photo

Winner of Best in Show, the Lagotto Romagnolo and runner-up the Old English Sheepdog pose for photographs with the judges and handlers during the trophy presentation ceremony of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England. Credit: AFP Photo

Winner of Best in Show, the Lagotto Romagnolo,